Edina Community Education

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. Parenting Middle School Students (First Tuesday of the month): 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. For the months of November and March, class will be held on the 2nd Tuesday (November 11th and March 10th). Sibling Care is available during this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care

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. Parenting Elementary Students (First Thursday of the month): Although they are sometimes referred to by academics as the “forgotten years”, middle childhood is jam-packed with change, challenges, and opportunities. No longer a preschooler, not yet a teen – but plenty of caregiving and parent-child connection is needed to nurture elementary schoolers’ identity development. Come build community with other parents tackling the same age range. Topics are flexible and will reflect group interests, but may include: supporting children in building and maintaining friendships, coaching emotional development, promoting healthy sibling relationships, balancing participation vs overscheduling, designing a well-balanced relationship with media, cultivating gratitude and resilience, addressing and preventing relational aggression, and more. For the months of January and April, class will be the second Thursday (January 9th and April 10th). Sibling Care is available during this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care

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. Parenting High School Students (Second Tuesday of the month): 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. For the months of November and April, class will be held on the 3rd Tuesday (November 19th and April 15th). Sibling Care is available during this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care

Unlock the magic of lentils and beans in this hands-on cooking class that blends nutrition, flavor, and tradition. Perfect for anyone looking to explore healthy vegetarian dishes, this class will teach you how to create a variety of satisfying meals that showcase the versatility of these powerhouse ingredients. Learn to prepare: Green Moong Dal Chilla: A savory, protein-packed pancake that’s light, crispy, and perfect as an appetizer or snack. Indian-Style Lentil Soup: A comforting bowl of spiced red lentil soup with warming flavors of ginger, turmeric, and cumin. Yellow Moong Dal with Spinach: A wholesome curry featuring yellow lentils and fresh spinach in a mildly spiced gravy. Khichri: A nutritious one-pot dish of lentils and rice, delicately spiced and perfect for a cozy meal. Pulao with Black-Eyed Peas or Garbanzo Beans: Fragrant basmati rice paired with tender black-eyed peas or garbanzo beans, cooked with aromatic spices. Through this class, you’ll learn essential cooking techniques like tempering spices, balancing flavors, and using lentils and beans in diverse ways. You’ll leave equipped to recreate these dishes at home and with a deeper appreciation for their nutritional and culinary potential. Join us for a fun and flavorful culinary experience that will transform the way you think about lentils and beans! This class will take place in our Family and Consumer Science classroom at Southview Middle School. You will be working at kitchen stations preparing your own dishes in small groups. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.org Phone: (952) 848-3952