Edina Community Edhttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-28T09:10:58-05:00ECFE Outdoorshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19441/summer-ecfe-2024/ecfe-outdoors2024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Gather at the park with other families for playground time, crafts and songs and story.</p>Taste of Preschool for Twoshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19444/summer-ecfe-2024/taste-of-preschool-for-twos2024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>This class is a perfect chance to give your two-year-old a "Taste of Preschool." Drop off your child at 9am to play and explore an ECFE preschool classroom, meet other children, and learn all about being a preschooler. Caregivers will return at 10:45am for an activity with the child and a short discussion with the teacher and parent educator. Sign up for one session, or all four!</p>Taste of Preschool for Twoshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19449/summer-ecfe-2024/taste-of-preschool-for-twos—32024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>This class is a perfect chance to give your two-year-old a "Taste of Preschool." Drop off your child at 9am to play and explore an ECFE preschool classroom, meet other children, and learn all about being a preschooler. Caregivers will return at 10:45am for an activity with the child and a short discussion with the teacher and parent educator. Sign up for one session, or all four!</p>Taste of Preschool for Twoshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19447/summer-ecfe-2024/taste-of-preschool-for-twos—12024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>This class is a perfect chance to give your two-year-old a "Taste of Preschool." Drop off your child at 9am to play and explore an ECFE preschool classroom, meet other children, and learn all about being a preschooler. Caregivers will return at 10:45am for an activity with the child and a short discussion with the teacher and parent educator. Sign up for one session, or all four!</p>Taste of Preschool for Twoshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19448/summer-ecfe-2024/taste-of-preschool-for-twos—22024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>This class is a perfect chance to give your two-year-old a "Taste of Preschool." Drop off your child at 9am to play and explore an ECFE preschool classroom, meet other children, and learn all about being a preschooler. Caregivers will return at 10:45am for an activity with the child and a short discussion with the teacher and parent educator. Sign up for one session, or all four!</p>Toddlin' Tykes Saturdays: Non-Separatinghttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19472/school-year-2024-2025/toddlin-tykes-saturdays-non-separating2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Spend a Saturday morning with your toddler! You will participate in songs, story time, and puppet shows while learning social skills by taking turns, exploring together and interacting with others.</p>Baby and Me Samplerhttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19465/school-year-2024-2025/baby-and-me-sampler2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Parents with young babies, this free introduction to Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is for you! We recognize the importance of getting off to a strong start with your baby and our classes offer a great way to strengthen the bond with your child. Meet other new parents and learn about infant growth and development. Free, but registration required. No sibling care is provided. Offered September through May on the second Monday of the month from 11:45-12:45 pm.</p>Stay and Play with Grandparentshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19468/school-year-2024-2025/stay-and-play-with-grandparents2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Join other grandparents and their grandchildren in an atmosphere created just for toddlers. No registration is required. You can pay as you go ($7 at the door) or purchase a pass online. Sibling care is not offered for this class. For ages 12-36 months</p>Parenting Girlshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19484/school-year-2024-2025/parenting-girls2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>How do you help your daughters grow up to be happy, healthy and strong? How do we navigate the obstacles of growing up in a world that can seem so challenging for young girls? All girls are worthy of friendship, love, support, kindness, safety, well-being, and adults who will reinforce the best in them. This course is for parents and caregivers of girls who wish to support girl's healthy transition toward young adulthood.</p><p>Potential discussion topics include supporting emotional growth while considering communication, changing bodies and healthy body image, friendships and social dynamics, common and typical bumps and pitfalls for girls (and ideas for how to anticipate and manage them), the challenges of effectively supporting girls as they become skilled in their world, and how the pandemic has impacted girls. </p><p>The format of the class might include podcasts, reading and discussing articles on current topics related to parenting girls, and small group discussions based on the age of the girls of participants. Topics and format are flexible and will reflect the interest of the group.</p><p><em>For the months of January and April, class will be held on the 3rd Thursday. </em></p>Popular Topics in Parenting: ECFE Monthly Serieshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19487/school-year-2024-2025/popular-topics-in-parenting-ecfe-monthly-series2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Join an ECFE Parent Educator in a family activity or discussion about the most popular parenting topics. Sibling care will be provided for Friday classes. Saturday classes are a family-focused activity. These classes are all separate registrations--register for one or all! </p><p>Discipline–Friday September 13th 11am</p><p> Potty training–Friday October 11th 11am </p><p>Sleep–Friday November 15th 11am </p><p> Messy Art–Saturday Dec 7th 24 9:30am </p><p> Power Struggles–Friday January 10th 11am </p><p> Siblings–Friday February 21st 11am </p><p> STEAM–Saturday March 22nd 9:30am </p><p> Celebrations–Friday April 18th 11am </p><p> Getting back outside–Saturday May 10th 9:30am</p>Modern Parenting Styleshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19488/school-year-2024-2025/modern-parenting-styles2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>What are modern parenting approaches, and does the research support them? In this discussion-based class developed for parents of young children, we’ll learn about different parenting approaches, sort through some of their commonalities and the evidence to support each, and work to find your own personalized modern parenting approach so we can leave the course as more intentional parents.</p>ECSE & ECFE Collaboration: Ages 3-5http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19491/school-year-2024-2025/ecse-ecfe-collaboration-ages-3-52024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Join an ECFE class geared towards parents of children with special needs. The three-part class is intended to provide information, answer questions, and support families on their journey of parenting a child with a disability. Each session, the ECFE team will host guest speakers from the Early Learning Center's ECSE community, with topics ranging from how to navigate the evaluation process to transitioning to kindergarten and everything in between.</p>ECFE: Celebrate the Seasonshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19495/school-year-2024-2025/ecfe-celebrate-the-seasons2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Enjoy time as a family or with a special caregiver! Learn, play and explore each of Minnesota's seasons in one of our preschool classrooms. Teachers will lead the group in songs, stories, and activities related to the season.</p><p>Fall: Leaves and apples</p><p>Winter: Snow and ice</p><p>Spring: Flowers and Gardening</p><p>Summer: Outdoor fun</p>Parenting Boyshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19483/school-year-2024-2025/parenting-boys2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>What can we do to raise healthy boys? How is parenting boys different from parenting girls? As societal views of gender are changing, how can you teach your son about masculinity, identity, appropriate behavior and expectations? This class will explore questions like these so that you can formulate a plan for helping your son grow into an adult you will like and admire.</p><p>Potential discussion topics include teaching kindness & empathy, building resilience, positive discipline, anger and conflict, bullying, chores/responsibility, self-regulation/emotion management, social norms & expectations, friendships, time management, how the pandemic has impacted boys, changing bodies and navigating the bridge between little boys and big boys. </p><p>The format of the class might include podcasts, reading and discussing articles on current topics related to parenting boys, and small group discussions based on the age of the boys of participants. Topics and format are flexible and will reflect the interest of the group.</p>Tender Totshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19470/school-year-2024-2025/tender-tots2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Enjoy time with your toddler exploring the classroom, singing songs, participating in art activities, reading books and playing to learn. Parents separate for a portion of the class into another classroom with a licensed Parent Educator to discuss their child’s social, emotional and physical development while the children play with their teachers and classmates. Your child must be between 18 and 23 months on September 1, 2023, to join this class. Sibling care is available. One-time $50 registration fee. </p>A Taste of Preschool (One Day)http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19473/school-year-2024-2025/a-taste-of-preschool-one-day2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Twos develop at high speed and thrive with guidance and limits as they set out to try everything in sight. Our classrooms are set up to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, create, build, problem solve, communicate and socialize. Children gain confidence, trust, and independence as their parents separate for a facilitator led parenting time which focuses on parent generated topics including eating, toilet learning, separation anxiety, and language development as well as other relevant topics. Each class provides many opportunities for your child to develop social and problem solving skills while the two of you enjoy some uninterrupted high quality play and learning together time. You will also leave with new ideas and activities that reinforce the weekly classroom activities. Sibling care is available for this class on parenting days. One-time $50 registration fee. </p>Busy Babieshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19467/school-year-2024-2025/busy-babies2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Enjoy time with your baby/toddler exploring the classroom as you listen to music, create art projects, read books and play to learn. A licensed Parent Educator will lead the class as you interact with your child and discuss your child’s social, emotional and physical development. Sibling care is available for this class. One-time $50 registration fee. </p>Beyond ECFE: Parenting Elementary Studentshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19480/school-year-2024-2025/beyond-ecfe-parenting-elementary-students2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Come to class and learn new parenting skills as your child grows from Elementary through High School years. Beyond ECFE Classes are taught by Licensed Parent Educators, meeting once per month. Group discussion allows parents to share their challenges, experience and wisdom. Topics are determined based on the interests of the class. Classes offered are: Parenting Elementary Students, Parenting Middle School Students, and Parenting High School Students.</p><p>Parenting Elementary Students (<em>First Thursday of the month)</em>:</p><p>Topics may include working in partnership with teachers, identity, sleep, friendships, discipline, emotion coaching, sibling relationships, over-scheduling, home-school communication, beginning puberty, teaching personal and media safety, moral development, chores and allowance and other concerns common to this age and stage. Topics are flexible and will reflect the interests of the group. </p><p><em>For the months of January and April, class will be the second Thursday (January 9th and April 10th).</em></p>Baby and Mehttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19464/school-year-2024-2025/baby-and-me—12024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Congratulations on the beautiful addition to your family! This relaxing class is designed to be educational, yet allow you to slow down long enough to have some focused, uninterrupted time to enjoy your infant. You will also meet other parents, sharing questions on sleep, schedules, feeding and development. Sibling care is offered for this class. One-time $50 registration fee. </p>Baby/Toddler Playtimehttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19466/school-year-2024-2025/baby-toddler-playtime2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Join other caregivers and their children in an atmosphere created just for babies and toddlers. No registration is required. You can pay as you go ($7 at the door) or purchase a pass online. Sibling care is not offered for this class. For ages 6-18 months.</p>Parenting Podcasthttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19485/school-year-2024-2025/parenting-podcast2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Twenty-first century family life requires twenty-first century tools. If you are a parent with an interest in kids, grown-ups, and the world around us, these podcasts are great. Each session will include time to check in with one another, as well as additional content and discussion of the week's podcast. Look for an email prior to the first session to let you know which episode to start with--the remaining three episodes will be determined based on the group's interests.</p><p>Fall Podcast: Raising Good Humans with Dr Aliza Pressman. "In each episode, we'll go deep (but brief) with both experts and parents to share the most effective approaches and tools and talk about the important bigger picture of raising good humans. The goal is to make your parenting journey less overwhelming and a lot more joyful!"</p><p>Winter/Spring Podcast: Flusterclux with Lynn Lyons. "Anxiety has been a growing, dominant force in the culture in recent years, and parents need to be on the offense to manage it and raise courageous and resilient children. Flusterclux offers authentic, compassionate straight talk for parents to connect, reflect, and feel prepared to support their family’s mental health with the stresses of our new normal."</p>ECFE Book Studyhttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19486/school-year-2024-2025/ecfe-book-study2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Join a five-week class over the lunch hour to discuss the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-Inside-Guide-Becoming-Parent/dp/0063159481" target="_blank">Good Inside</a>. </p><p>"This book is for any parent who has ever struggled under the substantial weight of caregiving--which is to say all of us. Good Inside is not only a wise and practical guide to raising resilient, emotionally healthy kids, its also a supportive resource for overwhelmed parents who need more compassion and less stress."</p><p>Each week will focus on a portion of the book and have a group discussion on information and how it applies to your parenting. The book is included with tuition. Please join in person or remotely.</p><p><em>**We understand the busy demands of parenting--please don't feel pressure to finish the book. All contributions to the conversation will be valuble. </em></p>Instagram Vs. Realityhttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19489/school-year-2024-2025/instagram-vs-reality2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Parents of toddlers and preschoolers find themselves overwhelmed by parenting influencers on social media. While it’s difficult to filter out what is good advice on Instagram and Facebook, some can be genuinely useful when we’re seeking advice or ideas. In this class, we’ll take a look at some of the popular parenting-related influencers on Instagram and discuss what might work for us (or not!).</p>ECSE & ECFE Collaboration: Birth to Threehttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19490/school-year-2024-2025/ecse-ecfe-collaboration-birth-to-three2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Join an ECFE class geared towards parents of children with special needs. The three-part class is intended to provide information, answer questions, and support families on their journey of parenting a child with a disability. Each session, the ECFE team will host guest speakers from the Early Learning Center's ECSE community, with topics ranging from how to navigate the evaluation process to transitioning to kindergarten and everything in between.</p>Pyramid 101http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19492/school-year-2024-2025/pyramid-1012024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Join this 3-part series to learn more about The Pyramid Model, the social/emotional framework used with your children in Early Learning Center classrooms. The Pyramid Model is a framework designed to help kids navigate their feelings and emotions, where teachers model for students how to solve problems and advocate for their needs. The Pyramid language is always positive and focuses on praise and preferred behavior. </p>ECFE Enrichmenthttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19497/school-year-2024-2025/ecfe-enrichment2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Do you have a 3 or 4 year old in one of the Early Learning Center’s half-day preschool programs? Sign up for a weekly ECFE Enrichment class! Topics are flexible and will reflect the interest of the group. There is a one-timn $50 registration fee. The structure of the day will be as follows:</p><p>11:30-12pm - Children have lunch in the classroom (brought from home and nut-free). Parents/caregivers can come at any time, arriving by 12pm</p><p>12:00-12:30 - Parent/child activity in the classroom</p><p>12:30-1:30 - Parents/caregivers leave for discussion with a Licensed Parent Educator; children stay in the classroom with a teacher</p><p>1:30-2:00 - Parents/caregivers return to the classroom for a closing activity with the children</p>Beyond ECFE: Parenting High School Studentshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19482/school-year-2024-2025/beyond-ecfe-parenting-high-school-students2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Come to class and learn new parenting skills as your child grows from Elementary through High School years. Beyond ECFE Classes are taught by Licensed Parent Educators, meeting once per month. Group discussion allows parents to share their challenges, experience and wisdom. Topics are determined based on the interests of the class. Classes offered are: Parenting Elementary Students, Parenting Middle School Students, and Parenting High School Students.</p><p>Parenting High School Students (<em>Second Tuesday of the month)</em>:</p><p>Topics may include adolescent brain development, friendships and social dynamics, health & wellness, dating, emerging independence, positive discipline, parties and dances, technology and social media, college planning, time & money management, and drugs & alcohol. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group. </p><p><em>For the months of November and April, class will be held on the 3rd Tuesday (November 19th and April 15th).</em></p>ECFE 3s Preschoolhttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19471/school-year-2024-2025/ecfe-3s-preschool2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>This class is similar to a traditional 3’s Preschool class but with an added bonus! Mom or Dad or any caretaker gets to come to school with the child on Fridays! The first hour of class will be in the room with the students, then adults will transition to another space for adult learning. Discussions will be focused on current topics in parenting such as sleep habits, brain development, nutrition, or other topics of interest to the group. Adults will rejoin the class for the last 30 minutes to participate in the closing meeting and to celebrate the days learning. One-time $50 registration fee.</p>Me and My Dad: STEAMhttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19493/school-year-2024-2025/me-and-my-dad-steam2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Enjoy an ECFE class with dad! The class will have a STEAM focus: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. You and your child will explore topics like magnets, light, messy art, wind, and more!</p><p>Wednesdays (6 sessions): Parents and children will spend quality playtime together for the first half. The second half of the class, the dads (or any caregiver) will attend parent education in a separate classroom space with a Parent Educator.</p><p>Saturdays (5 sessions): Fathers (or any caregiver) and children will spend the whole session together! </p>Saturday Songs and Stories (Multi-Age)http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19494/school-year-2024-2025/saturday-songs-and-stories-multi-age2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Enjoy special time as a family. Learn and play in one of our preschool classrooms. Teachers will lead the group in songs and stories.</p>Toddlin' Tykeshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19469/school-year-2024-2025/toddlin-tykes2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Your toddler will delight in songs, story time, and puppet shows all the while learning social skills by taking turns, exploring together and interacting with others. Parents separate for a portion of the class with a licensed Parent Educator to discuss their child's social, emotional and physical development while the children stay to play in the classroom. One-time $50 registration fee.</p>ECFE Jumpstart to Kindergartenhttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19477/school-year-2024-2025/ecfe-jumpstart-to-kindergarten2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Do you have a child entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024? Join us for a fun series that will be a combination of activities both with your child and separate. Each week will have a different focus: practicing riding a bus around the neighborhood, a Q&A with Edina Kindergarten teachers, and a discussion with a Licensed Parent Educator on how to manage the emotions involved with a big transition.</p>A Taste of Preschool (Two Days)http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19475/school-year-2024-2025/a-taste-of-preschool-two-days2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Twos develop at high speed and thrive with guidance and limits as they set out to try everything in sight. Our classrooms are set up to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, create, build, problem solve, communicate and socialize. Children gain confidence, trust, and independence as their parents separate for a facilitator led parenting time which focuses on parent generated topics including eating, toilet learning, separation anxiety, and language development as well as other relevant topics. Each class provides many opportunities for your child to develop social and problem solving skills while the two of you enjoy some uninterrupted high quality play and learning together time. You will also leave with new ideas and activities that reinforce the weekly classroom activities. Sibling care is available for this class on parenting days. One-time $50 registration fee. </p><p>Parenting Day is Tuesday; Children only on Thursday</p>ECFE for Preschoolers 3-5 Yearshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19474/school-year-2024-2025/ecfe-for-preschoolers-3-5-years2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Focusing on threes, fours and fives who may be new to preschool, this class covers a variety of parenting topics to offer you and your child a wonderful time together. Children’s activities are designed to encourage personal, social, and physical development, pre-reading, pre-writing skills and language development. Parents stay in the classroom with their child for the first hour. The second hour, parents separate from their child to have time to connect with and learn from other parents while facilitated by a licensed Parent Educator. Child care for siblings is available. One-time $50 registration fee. </p>Beyond ECFE: Parenting Middle School Studentshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19481/school-year-2024-2025/beyond-ecfe-parenting-middle-school-students2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Come to class and learn new parenting skills as your child grows from Elementary through High School years. Beyond ECFE Classes are taught by Licensed Parent Educators, meeting once per month. Group discussion allows parents to share their challenges, experience and wisdom. Topics are determined based on the interests of the class. Classes offered are: Parenting Elementary Students, Parenting Middle School Students, and Parenting High School Students.</p><p>Parenting Middle School Students (<em>First Tuesday of the month)</em>:</p><p>Topics may include friendships and social dynamics, personality and independence, behavior and discipline, back talk and rude behavior, building resilience, developing responsibility, self-confidence, body image, emotion coaching, balancing homework and activities, puberty, adolescent brain development, and technology and social media. Topics are flexible and will reflect the interests of the group. </p><p><em>For the months of November and April, class will be held on the 2nd Tuesday November 12th and April 8th).</em></p>ECFE in Naturehttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/19478/school-year-2024-2025/ecfe-in-nature2024-01-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>Being outside allows busy twos to engage all of their senses as they move, create, communicate and socialize. This non-separating class will meet at an Edina park in the fall and spring, and at the Early Learning Center in the winter. Come meet new friends as you learn and enjoy the seasons of Minnesota.</p>Individual Parent Educationhttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/18006/school-year-23-24/individual-parent-education2023-08-07T08:00:00-05:00<p>Individual Parent Education is available if you would like to have a private session with a licensed Parent Educator from the ELC. You pick the discussion topic(s). Here are examples from previous registrants:</p><p>Talking about race, pandemic parenting, child development, discipline, communication skills, nurturing self-esteem, tantrums, eating, sleeping or toilet training, sibling issues, parent/child relationships, school readiness, any other parenting concerns.<br>Each session is 60 minutes. Once you register, contact the Early Learning Center @ 952-848-3908. Or email us at Early.Learning@Edinaschools.org</p>Parenting Girlshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/18258/school-year-23-24/parenting-girls2023-03-28T11:50:00-05:00<p>How do you help your daughters grow up to be happy, healthy and strong? How do we navigate the obstacles of growing up in a world that can seem so challenging for young girls? All girls are worthy of friendship, love, support, kindness, safety, well-being, and adults who will reinforce the best in them. This course is for parents and caregivers of girls who wish to support girl's healthy transition toward young adulthood.</p><p>Potential discussion topics include supporting emotional growth while considering communication, changing bodies and healthy body image, friendships and social dynamics, common and typical bumps and pitfalls for girls (and ideas for how to anticipate and manage them), the challenges of effectively supporting girls as they become skilled in their world, and how the pandemic has impacted girls. </p><p>The format of the class might include podcasts, reading and discussing articles on current topics related to parenting girls, and small group discussions based on the age of the girls of participants. Topics and format are flexible and will reflect the interest of the group.</p>ECFE Jumpstart to Kindergartenhttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/18261/school-year-23-24/ecfe-jumpstart-to-kindergarten2023-03-28T12:30:00-05:00<p>Do you have a child entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024? Join us for a fun series that will be a combination of activities both with your child and separate. Each week will have a different focus: practicing riding a bus around the neighborhood, a Q&A with Edina Kindergarten teachers, and a discussion with a Licensed Parent Educator on how to manage the emotions involved with a big transition.</p>Stay and Play with Grandparentshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/17741/school-year-23-24/stay-and-play-with-grandparents2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>Join other grandparents and their grandchildren in an atmosphere created just for toddlers. No registration is required. You can pay as you go ($7 at the door) or purchase a pass online. Sibling care is not offered for this class. For ages 12-36 months</p>Welcome to the Community: Parentinghttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/18010/school-year-23-24/welcome-to-the-community-parenting2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>This is a parent only class for families new to living in the United States to meet and share experiences with other new families.</p>ECFE 3s Preschoolhttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/17852/school-year-23-24/ecfe-3s-preschool2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>This class is similar to a traditional 3’s Preschool class but with an added bonus! Mom or Dad or any caretaker gets to come to school with the child on Fridays! The first hour of class will be in the room with the students, then adults will transition to another space for adult learning. Discussions will be focused on current topics in parenting such as sleep habits, brain development, nutrition, or other topics of interest to the group. Adults will rejoin the class for the last 30 minutes to participate in the closing meeting and to celebrate the days learning. One-time $50 registration fee.</p>Taste of Preschool in Naturehttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/17801/school-year-23-24/taste-of-preschool-in-nature2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>Being outside allows busy twos to engage all of their senses as they move, create, communicate and socialize. This non-separating class will meet at an Edina park in the fall and spring, and at the Early Learning Center in the winter. Come meet new friends as you learn and enjoy the seasons of Minnesota.</p>Toddlin' Tykes Saturdays: Non-Separatinghttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/17886/school-year-23-24/toddlin-tykes-saturdays-non-separating2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>Spend a Saturday morning with your toddler! You will participate in songs, story time, and puppet shows while learning social skills by taking turns, exploring together and interacting with others.</p>Toddlin' Tykeshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/17738/school-year-23-24/toddlin-tykes—12023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>Your toddler will delight in songs, story time, and puppet shows all the while learning social skills by taking turns, exploring together and interacting with others. Parents separate for a portion of the class with a licensed Parent Educator to discuss their child's social, emotional and physical development while the children stay to play in the classroom. One-time $50 registration fee.</p>A Taste of Preschool for Older Two'shttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/18177/school-year-23-24/a-taste-of-preschool-for-older-two-s2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>Do you have a two year old with a birthday in the month of June, July or August? We recognize that children with summer birthdays may be ready for two days of independent learning. This class is similar to our Taste of Preschool but without a parent education component. One-time $50 registration fee. <strong style="background-color: initial;">Your child must be age 33 months by 9/1/2023.</strong></p>Baby/Toddler Playtimehttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/17729/school-year-23-24/baby-toddler-playtime2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>Join other caregivers and their children in an atmosphere created just for babies and toddlers. No registration is required. You can pay as you go ($7 at the door) or purchase a pass online. Sibling care is not offered for this class. For ages 6-18 months.</p>Parenting: Been There, Done Thathttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/18086/school-year-23-24/parenting-been-there-done-that2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>This class is for experienced parents that have already been through traditional ECFE. Class content will be based on the interests of the group, honoring their knowledge and experiences. </p>Me and My Dadhttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/17817/school-year-23-24/me-and-my-dad2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>Enjoy an ECFE class with dad! Parents and children will spend quality playtime together for the first half. The second half of the class, the dads (or any caregiver) will attend parent education in a separate classroom space with a Parent Educator.</p>Baby and Me Samplerhttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/17725/school-year-23-24/baby-and-me-sampler2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>Parents with young babies, this free introduction to Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is for you! We recognize the importance of getting off to a strong start with your baby and our classes offer a great way to strengthen the bond with your child. Meet other new parents and learn about infant growth and development. Free, but registration required. No sibling care is provided. Offered September through May on the second Monday of the month from 11:45-12:45 pm.</p>A Taste of Preschool (Two Days)http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/18176/school-year-23-24/a-taste-of-preschool-two-days2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>Twos develop at high speed and thrive with guidance and limits as they set out to try everything in sight. Our classrooms are set up to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, create, build, problem solve, communicate and socialize. Children gain confidence, trust, and independence as their parents separate for a facilitator led parenting time which focuses on parent generated topics including eating, toilet learning, separation anxiety, and language development as well as other relevant topics. Each class provides many opportunities for your child to develop social and problem solving skills while the two of you enjoy some uninterrupted high quality play and learning together time. You will also leave with new ideas and activities that reinforce the weekly classroom activities. Sibling care is available for this class on parenting days. One-time $50 registration fee. </p><p>Parenting Day is Tuesday; Children only on Thursday</p>Saturday Songs and Stories (Multi-Age)http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/18004/school-year-23-24/saturday-songs-and-stories-multi-age2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>Enjoy special time as a family. Learn and play in one of our preschool classrooms. Teachers will lead the group in songs and stories.</p>Baby and Mehttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/17714/school-year-23-24/baby-and-me—12023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>Congratulations on the beautiful addition to your family! This relaxing class is designed to be educational, yet allow you to slow down long enough to have some focused, uninterrupted time to enjoy your infant. You will also meet other parents, sharing questions on sleep, schedules, feeding and development. Sibling care is offered for this class. One-time $50 registration fee. </p>Busy Babieshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/17727/school-year-23-24/busy-babies2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>Enjoy time with your baby/toddler exploring the classroom as you listen to music, create art projects, read books and play to learn. A licensed Parent Educator will lead the class as you interact with your child and discuss your child’s social, emotional and physical development. Sibling care is available for this class. One-time $50 registration fee. </p>A Taste of Preschool (One Day)http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/18175/school-year-23-24/a-taste-of-preschool-one-day2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>Twos develop at high speed and thrive with guidance and limits as they set out to try everything in sight. Our classrooms are set up to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, create, build, problem solve, communicate and socialize. Children gain confidence, trust, and independence as their parents separate for a facilitator led parenting time which focuses on parent generated topics including eating, toilet learning, separation anxiety, and language development as well as other relevant topics. Each class provides many opportunities for your child to develop social and problem solving skills while the two of you enjoy some uninterrupted high quality play and learning together time. You will also leave with new ideas and activities that reinforce the weekly classroom activities. Sibling care is available for this class on parenting days. One-time $50 registration fee. </p>Tender Totshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/17747/school-year-23-24/tender-tots2023-01-24T08:00:00-06:00<p>Enjoy time with your toddler exploring the classroom, singing songs, participating in art activities, reading books and playing to learn. Parents separate for a portion of the class into another classroom with a licensed Parent Educator to discuss their child’s social, emotional and physical development while the children play with their teachers and classmates. Your child must be between 18 and 23 months on September 1, 2023, to join this class. Sibling care is available. One-time $50 registration fee. </p>