Kindergarten Checklist

Starting Kindergarten in Germany can feel emotional, especially when you are still learning how the Eingewöhnung process works. This gentle checklist helps parents prepare their child, their morning routine, and the first conversations with educators before the first day begins.

Inside, you will find simple, practical steps for preparing at home, packing the right things, creating a calm goodbye ritual, and talking confidently with your child’s educators. The checklist also includes helpful English-German goodbye phrases and signs that your child is beginning to settle in well.

This free PDF is especially created for English-speaking families in Germany who want to feel informed, supported, and less alone during one of their child’s first big transitions.