97 % of parents reported their child ’ s independence and self-help skills have grown through participation in Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool .
Purposeful play = learning
Children learn through play by observing , exploring , experimenting , talking , sharing , pretending , and having fun . Purposeful play means curriculum , instruction , and assessment are embedded in play .
In Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool , we use a play-based curriculum in the classroom . It provides the opportunity for children to develop and build skills in several developmental areas including :
• Language and vocabulary building .
• Fine and gross motor development .
• Early literacy .
• Math concepts development .
• Social skill development .
Learning through play also allows children to express their feelings , ideas , and needs . Children work on developing their imagination and creativity ; they explore and experiment ; and problem-solve with other children as well as independently .
Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool offers a quality play-based preschool program where children are provided the opportunity of learning through hands-on experiences that build a solid foundation for success in kindergarten and beyond . It is a program where children can learn , grow , and thrive .
Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool
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