Curriculum
Children’s Country Preschool (CCP) is Built on Traditions
A “hands on” preschool where parents and early childhood educators work together.
A non-denominational Christian preschool that helps children begin their journey of growing and developing into joyful, confident and independent people.
CCP was established in 1972 and has a strong reputation in St. Michael/Albertville, Hanover and surrounding communities.
CCP is licensed by the state of Minnesota and is a non-profit preschool.
Our goal is to encourage and stimulate emotional, spiritual and intellectual growth, as well as creativity through our carefully planned curriculum.
Time is given to listen and interact with your child as he/she expresses himself/herself verbally, physically and through the joy of pretending.
Responsibility is enhanced as your child moves freely through the activity centers, making decisions and solving problems, thereby laying the foundation for future learning.
An extended day program was added in 2013. Check out the Child Care/Extended Day Program tab for more information.
Curriculum Offerings
We offer the opportunity for children ages 3 years through pre-kindergarten to participate in developmentally appropriate experiences.
CREATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS
A variety of different mediums are explored and used.
SCIENCE
Exploring nature, experiments, cooking and sensory activities.
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
With many fun songs, instruments, bean bags and more.
SENSORY TUBS
Variety of sensory items, water sand, beads, floam, etc.
WRITING CENTER
Practice writing A,B,C’s and numbers, white boards, tracers, stencils, etc.
LIBRARY
Children check out books to take home, share and return.
DRAMATIC PLAY
Dress-Up, Camping, Nativity, Post Office, Housekeeping, Pet Shop, Grocery Store, and more.
STORY TIME
Finger plays, songs, and theme-related story each day.
MANIPS
(Manipulatives) Variety of eye-hand, small motor skills developed; puzzles, lacing, etc.
SMALL GROUP
A specific age-appropriate skill is taught. Name writing, listening art, cutting practice, etc.
LARGE MOTOR SKILLS
Two different fenced in outside playgrounds used every day (weather permitting) and indoor equipment.
PLAYGROUNDS
Two fenced-in playgrounds are used to develop large muscle skills and social skills.
Even in the winter, children learn to dress themselves in winter gear!
Special Helper Week
Special Helper Week
One week out of the school year, your child will be assigned a Special Helper week, usually close to your child's birthday or 1/2 birthday.
One of these Special Helper days will be a birthday celebration day and the other day(s) will be a Show & Tell day.
The Special Helper also gets to be "up front" and participate in the calendar, weather and be line leader for the day.
A parent or special adult can stay one of the school days with the child.
Preschoolers love and anticipate their Special Helper days and relish in showing off their classroom and all they are learning.
This is a great opportunity to see how the school day is scheduled, the curriculum being discussed, how your child interacts with their peers and how your child is progressing.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Fall and spring conferences are planned to share assessments and progress of your preschooler.
Chapel Time
Pre-kindergarten classes visit the church sanctuary monthly to listen to a Bible story, sing songs and play hand bells.
Yearly Events
September
Preschool begins
Visitation Night
October
Spaghetti Supper/Open House Fundraiser
Picture Day
Pumpkin Parties with costumes
November
Grandparent's Day
Thanksgiving Feast Day
Parent/Teacher Conferences
December
Christmas Programs
January
Registration for next year for current families
Public Open House & Registration Night
February
Valentine Party
March
Family Night Singing Programs
April
Easter Celebration
Parent/Teacher Conferences
May
Settler's Park Walk and Play
Preschool ends week before Memorial weekend
Child care ends one week after preschool ends
Summer Break
June
New preschool/child care forms mailed out
July
Enrollment/Emergency forms due
August
Hanover Harvest Fest - 1st Sat. in August