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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.

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.

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. For ages birth-6 months. A one-time registration fee of $50 applies. Sibling Care is available for this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care

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.

Parents with young babies, this 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. Offered September through May on the second Monday of the month from 11:45-12:45 pm. For ages birth-9 months. The class is free, but registration is required. Sibling care is not available for this class.

Join other caregivers and their children in an atmosphere created just for babies and toddlers. For ages 6-18 months. Sibling care is not available for this class.

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): 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. 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

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

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.

Drop and Play classes are two hours of complete fun for your toddler or preschooler! The first 90 minutes of class are drop-off time - opportunities for your child play, create, and socialize with other children while you have time for yourself. During the last 30 minutes of class, come join your child for a circle time led by one of our early childhood educators. For ages 2-5 years. Sibling care is not available for this class.

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 one Friday a month! 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.

Do you have a child entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2025? 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.

Do you have a child entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2025? 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. For ages 4-5 years. Sibling care is not available for this class.

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.

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. For ages birth-5 years. Sibling care is not available for this class.

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. Fall: Leaves and apples Winter: Snow and ice Spring: Flowers and Gardening Summer: Outdoor fun

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. For ages 6 months-5 years. Fall: Leaves and apples Winter: Snow and ice Spring: Flowers and Gardening Summer: Outdoor fun Sibling care is not available for this class.

Enjoy an ECFE class with your family! Families will spend time together on theme-related activities each week focused on: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. You and your child will explore topics like magnets, light, messy art, wind, and more! For ages 2-5 years. Sibling care is not available for this class.

Individual Parent Education is available if you would like to have a private session with a licensed Parent Educator from the ELC. Each session is 60 minutes. You pick the discussion topic(s). Here are examples from previous registrants: 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. Once you register, contact the Early Learning Center @ 952-848-3908. Or email us at Early.Learning@Edinaschools.org Sibling Care is available during this class: https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/learning/sibling-care