Introduction
Philosophy of elementary programs We believe ...
• Children are valuable , unique , and capable of learning .
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• Children develop intellectually , emotionally , physically , and socially with individual patterns of growth .
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• Children need a foundation of skills and knowledge for independent learning .
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• Children learn best in a challenging , nurturing and safe environment .
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• Children are most successful when school , home , and community work together .
Kindergarten model Students in Anoka-Hennepin attend all-day-every-day kindergarten in our 24 sites . The class size ratio is approximately 24 students per kindergarten teacher .
Adventures Plus This fee-based program is offered by Anoka-Hennepin Community Education to provide a choice for parents who are looking for a high quality in-school care option for before and after school . A variety of options are available for your family , including before-school care ( 6:30 a . m . to school start time ), after-school care ( school dismissal time to 6 p . m .), and all-day care on School Release Days .
Adventures Plus aims to develop the whole child by providing age-appropriate learning experiences and opportunities . Adventures Plus uses a theme-based curriculum with activities that include art , crafts , dance / movement , drama ,
literature , sports , cooking , music , games , science discovery , sensory play , small and large group activities , outdoor play , and field trips . In addition , children may choose to participate in a variety of clubs based on their interest . Adventures Plus also supports the school day by providing students with opportunities for homework assistance .
Summer Care Adventures Bound is a summer care option for families with children entering kindergarten in the fall . The primary purpose of this program is to prepare incoming kindergarten students for Adventures Plus and to ease the adjustment and transition for both children and parents to the upcoming school experience .
The Adventures Bound program design and curriculum emphasizes skill development such as letter and number recognition , basic concepts of print , oral language , reading comprehension skills , group participation and social interaction .
Once your child completes kindergarten , Adventures Plus also offers summer care options for children in grades 1-7 .
For more information about the Adventures Plus program , please call 763-506-1400 or visit www . discovercommunityed . com .
What can I do to prepare my child for kindergarten ? Reading and literature The kindergarten program is designed to build on the language children bring to school , and to promote interest in books and in learning to read . Reading and being read to builds vocabulary . Children who come into the school setting with a large vocabulary are generally more successful at learning to read . Read to your child every day , pointing to each word and tracking the print left to right . Talk about what you are reading and ask your child to
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