Community Education program brochures Preschool registration information, 2018-19 | Page 15

did we like? “ What EVERYTHING! Why Anoka-Hennepin Preschool? We are proud to hold a four-star Parent Aware rating. Our child is our second child to attend this preschool and we remain as impressed as ever. The learning activities and classroom environment are top notch. The teachers are creative in their approach and incorporate new research and best practices in their classroom on a regular basis. They know my child and have made adaptations that help her learn better and look forward to school. Anoka-Hennepin Preschool received the highest possible rating by Minnesota’s quality rating system for early education. Parent Aware star ratings help parents find programs that go above and beyond to prepare children for school and life. Highly trained staff All Anoka-Hennepin Preschool instructors are licensed teachers. They use proven best practices to engage children in hands-on activities that provide a smooth transition to kindergarten. Staff participate in ongoing staff development and training. Creative Curriculum Focusing on key components of how children learn, Creative Curriculum promotes development of social-emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy and math skills. Teaching Strategies Gold assessment Teaching Strategies Gold is a research-based assessment tool. It is aligned with the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress and monitors growth and development of all learners. ” - Preschool parent 13