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@mediagirl: I don't know, but we are in the same boat--except without a good transition. I got an email last week, saying they were going to start transitioning my LO to the next class and be fully transitioned in 2 weeks--but this week, my inlaws are in town and want to keep LO at home to see her, and next week is my spring break.

So when I told the director LO would be out for two weeks, she said she thought it would be better if we just start her back in the all new class. She is moving with 2 other girls at the same time, and 1 of her little friends has already moved up, but I'm definitely worried about the new teachers/new environment after being totally out for 2 weeks.

I teach preschool and get lots of newly three year olds transitioning into my room. @mediagirl: what have her teachers said? Are they concerned? How long of a stretch does she stay in the new room? I think 2 weeks is a good amount of time to transition and she may well be fine at the end of it. Perhaps the teachers can involve her/give her more control by asking her what time of day she wants to visit the new room (so that going is nonnegotiable but she says when). Also you could try asking her about specific activities like "Ms. X said you did coloring! What did you color?" And try to talk it up like that.
@Anagram: I'd ask the director if there's a way to do a mini-transition when you're back in 2 weeks. Perhaps over the course of 3 days or a week? I agree that jumping right into a new environment can be rough on a kid.