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PopularA Breath of Fresh Air2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareECFE in the Park for babies 0 - 11 months Come spend some time with other parents and a licensed Parent Educator for a picnic in the park. You bring your lunch and we’ll bring the topics. Topics will include sleep habits, feeding, parent's mental health, and more. ECFE in the Park for toddlers 12 - 24 months Come spend some time with other parents and a licensed Parent Educator for a picnic in the park. You bring your lunch and we’ll bring the topics. Topics will include sleep habits, feeding, parent’s mental health, and more.School Year 22-23
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Baby Massage2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareParents learn how to utilize massage to connect with and comfort your baby. For parents and babies birth to 12 months.School Year 22-23
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Baby Sign Language2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareLearn sign language skills to effectively communicate with your baby. A class for children birth to two years and a caregiver.School Year 22-23
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Baby and Me2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareCongratulations 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. For the Monday class, the last day will be May 22.School Year 22-23
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Baby and Me Sampler2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareBaby & Me Sampler Class: 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.School Year 22-23
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Baby/Toddler Playtime2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareParent & Baby/Toddler Play Time: 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.School Year 22-23
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PopularBusy Babies2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareEnjoy time with your baby/toddler exploring the classroom as you listen to music, create art activities, 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. The age of your child as of September 1, 2022, determines your placement in the age-appropriate class for the entire school year.School Year 22-23
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Culturally Competent Parenting2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareLearn how to introduce culturally component skills into your parenting and family life. Students will examine their culture and influences through life as well as develop an awareness and appreciation for other cultures in our community.School Year 22-23
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Family Education Afterschool2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareThis traditional ECFE preschool class is offered in the late afternoon/early evening for families that cannot attend ECFE during the morning. Parent and child will attend together. The first half of the class will be parent and child learning time together. Parent will leave for the second half of the class to attend parent education facilitated by a licensed Parent Educator.School Year 22-23
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Me and My Dad2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareEnjoy an ECFE class with dad! Parents and students will attend 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.School Year 22-23
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Mindful Parenting2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareMindfulness is about letting go of guilt and shame about the past and focusing on right now. Focus on purposeful attention to what's happening, instead of getting sidelined by your emotions. This class will help parents reflect on their parenting practices and make proactive plans for the highs and lows of parenting.School Year 22-23
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Mindful Parenting with Yoga & Meditation2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareYoga and meditation can help destress your inner self. This class offers some basic yoga and meditation with guided reflection facilitated by a licensed Parent Educator. You’ll have an opportunity to focus deeply on your parenting in a safe, calm, de-stressed environment.School Year 22-23
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Next Up - Kindergarten!2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareThis parenting class focuses on making sure your child is ready for kindergarten and is intended for children starting kindergarten in fall 2023. Parents will come with their child the first hour. After the first hour, parents attend family education facilitated by a licensed Parent Educator.School Year 22-23
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Parenting - Been There, Done That2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareThis class is for experienced parents that have already been through traditional ECFE. Class content will be based on the needs of the group.School Year 22-23
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Parenting 3-5 Years2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CarePart of Terrific Tuesdays in the Early Learning Center! A licensed Parent Educator facilitates parents of children 3-5 years who will gather to support and discuss topics key to child development. This class will look at developmental growth through play and the joys and challenges that this age can exhibit. Topics may include: Meals and Manners, Friendship Skills, Discipline, Power Struggles. Under the guidance of the Parent Educator, participants can help select future discussions. This class will meet on the third Tuesday of the month. For an additional cost (half the amount of class fee), childcare is available for children as young as 6 weeks and as old as 5 years. Children up to 4 months are welcome to attend with their parent.School Year 22-23
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Parenting for Resilience2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareRaising resilient kids can be challenging. Learn how to teach your child resilience and how to cope through difficult times.School Year 22-23
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Parenting: Birth - Two Years2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareA licensed Parent Educator facilitates parents of children 0-2 years who will gather to support and discuss topics key to child development. This class will look at developmental growth through play and the joys and challenges that this age can exhibit. Topics may include: sleep habits, meal time, toilet training, discipline, social and emotional development, language development. Under the guidance of the Parent Educator, participants can help select future discussions. This class will meet on the second Tuesday of the month. For an additional cost (half the amount of class fee), childcare is available for children as young as 6 weeks and as old as 5 years. Children up to 4 months are welcome to attend with their parent.School Year 22-23
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Saturday Songs and Stories2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareEnjoy special time as a family. Learn and play in one of our preschool classrooms. Teachers will lead the group in songs and stories.School Year 22-23
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Stay and Play with Grandparents2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareGrandparent and Toddler Play Time: 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 12-35 monthsSchool Year 22-23
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Stroller Walk & Talk2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareParticipants will meet at the Early Learning Center. A licensed Parent Educator will lead a one-hour stroller walk and talk around the neighborhood. Topics will focus on current parenting trends and needs of the group.School Year 22-23
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PopularSuper Saturdays2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareThese hands-on 4-week sessions let your 3-5 year old explore and learn through fun projects and activities. Parents attend with their child. Explosions! Science is cool! This class is for those that like blowing things up and making a little bit of a mess. Students will experiment with simple chemical combinations to create safe and easy explosions. Crafternoons Make new friends and new crafts! Students will practice weaving, jewelry making, painting, and other crafts. After each session, students will have creative and special projects to take home. Builders Designed to educate your child as they build. We provide the innovative materials - think popsicle sticks, paper towel rolls - and the students create the construct. What can your innovator build with traditional and some not so traditional materials? Gardening Children learn some gardening basics and create their own mini garden. Gardeners will get their hands dirty and learn about what it takes to make plants grow. How does food begin as a plant? How do I grow a pretty flower? What makes a good gardener? Students are sure to leave this class with a green (or dirty) thumb. Little Woodworkers Does your child like to build with wood? This class is perfect for kids that want to learn some of the basics of woodworking. Students will have an opportunity to express their creativity in a 3-dimensional way. They’ll also get a tour of our wood shop right on the ELC campus! Service Project Helping others always feels good. It’s never too early to learn about helping others. Students will make homeless packs, dog blankets, first aid kits and school boxes.School Year 22-23
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Supporting Your Little Worrier: Anxiety Is Real2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareThis 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.School Year 22-23
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PopularTaste of Preschool2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareTwos 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 0002-1 and 0002-4 but not 0002-5. Your child must be 2 years old by September 1, 2022.School Year 22-23
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PopularTaste of Preschool2022-23 ECFE, Parenting, Sibling CareTwos 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. Your child must be 2 years by September 1, 2022. Tuesday - Parenting Day Thursday - Child OnlySchool Year 22-23
