Creative Play Preschool Enrolling for Fall

Editor's Note: The following content was provided by the Robbinsdale Area School District.

It’s not too late to give your child a great start to their school experience.  Robbinsdale Area Schools’ Creative Play Preschool’s approach to learning is based on the concept of active participatory learning and it works. Each fall kindergarten students are assessed in literacy and math skills. Once again the students that had attended at least one year of Creative Play Preschool scored at or above the norm in these five areas: upper case and lower case letters, counting objects, rote counting and identifying shapes. 

“We are thrilled with the results,” said Sally Ginn, Early Education Program Director.  “Our program pays off for kids.”

Parents are extremely pleased. In the recent spring parent evaluation surveys, nearly 100% of families were glad they chose Creative Play and listed reasons ranging from “It’s a fantastic pre-kindergarten program” to “It’s a pleasure to know my son is receiving all this care and quality services” to “Excellent teachers – far exceeds my expectations”. 

“Although we are called ‘Creative Play’, we are so much more than play!” explained Ginn.

Curriculum used in Creative Play Preschool aligns with the district curriculum in literacy and math, for instance, and this alignment leads to great success for students.

Classes go on quality educational field trips, such as trips to Orchestra Hall, The Bell Museum of Natural History, and the Como Zoo; and teachers, all of whom are licensed, and assistants participate in relevant and rigorous staff development. 

Program goals are to provide a foundation for future success in school through directed play and strong educational foundations.  With programming such as this, kindergarten readiness isn’t just a term – it’s a reality.

Registrations are being accepted for Robbinsdale Area Schools’ Creative Play Preschool for the 2012-2013 school year. Creative Play serves children ages 3-5 years old. Classes are morning and afternoons two to three times a week at 3 locations throughout the district. Reduced tuition is available on a limited basis to families who qualify. For more information call 763-504-5330 or visit us online at www.ced.rdale.org.