Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education Services

Your two- or three-year-old is looking for something more, and so are you! This class will provide time for both parents/caregivers and their almost preschoolers to learn and grow while making new friends and exploring new skills.

Parents/caregivers and their babies birth to 12 months come together each week to share stories, strategies and support while learning new songs, fingerplays and ideas for creating a just-right learning environment for the first year of life.

You and your little one can now join ECFE from the comfort of your home! Choose from a variety of options to access everything you love about our in-person classes in an online format, including take-home materials for parent-child play-based learning. Choose from three options for twice-a-week virtual circle times, plus a weekly parent chat on Google Meet. We’ll even provide you and your child with a free, secure SeeSaw account for extended school readiness activities. Live Virtual Early Learning Circle Times: Option 1: Monday and Wednesday, 12:30 – 12:45 pm plus Monday night parent chat Option 2: Monday and Wednesday, 7:00 – 7:15 pm plus Monday night parent chat Option 3: Tuesday and Thursday, 12:15 – 12:30 pm plus Monday night parent chat Live Virtual Parent Meet-Up Monday 7:30 – 8:30 pm

If you are a parent of a child who has special needs or additional health, mental health, developmental and/or behavioral challenges, we invite you to join our community. Connect weekly to share the challenges and celebrations of living and loving a child with extra needs in a safe, supportive environment. Discussion will be facilitated by a licensed parent educator, with topics determined by participants. Join in as you are able and build community connections.

This Spring we’re taking ECFE on the road as we explore local parks, nature areas, and our own Edgewood backyard. We'll meet in our school classroom on our first day to map out a plan and choose best destinations to visit with little learners. Please dress for time outdoors.

Come learn and play together! Perfect for parents/caregivers and their little ones from birth through kindergarten entrance who are looking to getting out of the house but are not yet ready for time apart.

Do you have a child you will be starting preschool in the fall? Our 4-month Play School Express class will provide a just right place to gradually practice separation and independence. This unique class meets two days a week. In February and March, adults will attend play-school with their child both Monday and Wednesday. In April and May, parents/caregivers will only attend on Mondays, with playschoolers attending school on their own each Wednesday. The playschool curriculum offers experiences in social-emotional development, gross and fine motor practice, and exposure to early literacy and number sense. Parent discussion topics include getting ready for school, positive discipline, temperament and other topics chosen by the group. Children need not be toilet trained to attend our program.

Parents and soon-to-be preschoolers will get plenty of support and practice for start of formal education in the fall. Children attend school with parents on Mondays, and independently on Wednesdays.

If you and your one or two year old are ready for time apart to socialize with same age peers, this is the Toddler class for you!

The world is full of wonder, and this class is set to make the most of your child's natural curiosity! As children build independence and comfort with early learning teachers, Parents/caregivers will spend time in a separate space for adult connections and conversations.