Edina Community Education Services

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. Your child must be 2 years old by September 1, 2021.

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. Class section 0002-2 is designed for older twos. Sibling care is available for this class on parenting days. Please note: for 0002-3, 0002-4 and 0002-5, your child must be 2 years by September 1, 2021. One day per week includes parenting. One day per week is independent preschool. For sections #0002-3, #0002-4 parenting day is Tuesday For section #0002-5 parenting day is Wednesday

This five-week virtual class will support parents and caregivers of young children experiencing anxiety. Parents and caregivers will learn helpful tools to manage and respond to their child's anxiety - both in the moment and long term. Instructional materials provided prior to the start of class.

Multiage ECFE Preschool: 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. Your child must be 3 years by September 1, 2021, to register for this class.

Enjoy time with your baby/toddler exploring the classroom, singing songs, creating 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. Sibling care is available.

Toddlers thrive with consistent, predictable routines. They flourish in an environment that supports and raises their need to climb, jump, giggle and make messes! Come and be a part of this amazing early childhood classroom that promises all this and more. A classroom full of loving teachers, developmentally-appropriate activities, sensory-filled art activities and many toddlers to play with await you and your child. Your toddler will delight in songs, fun story times, and puppet shows all the while learning social skills by taking turns, exploring together and interacting with other little people who are just like them. For these 6-week courses, the age of your child on the start date determines your class eligibility. Sibling care is not available for this class.

Toddlers thrive with consistent, predictable routines. They flourish in an environment that supports and raises their need to climb, jump, giggle and make messes! Come and be a part of this amazing early childhood classroom that promises all this and more. A classroom full of loving teachers, developmentally-appropriate activities, sensory-filled art activities and many toddlers to play with await you and your child. Your toddler will delight in songs, fun story times, and puppet shows all the while learning social skills by taking turns, exploring together and interacting with other little people who are just like them. 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 play with their teachers and the other toddlers. Sibling care is available for this class. Your child must be 12-17 months by September 1, 2021.