Kids going from a pre-k, play based setting to a more academic based therapy setting can have a hard time and rough start to therapy. They come in expecting to play with a kitchen set or toys and then you have them sit at a table. Now, even though we do some crafts and use fun games it's not the same as a true play-based setting. So what can we do to ease this transition, reduce behaviors, and the amount of time kids may use begging for games, tantrums, or the good ole' silent treatment. Start slow. Remember these