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PopularBee Awesome the Pyramid WaySpecialty ClassesWondering what's the buzz around Edgewood this year? It's the Pyramid Model of course! Our staff has been using this tool to help our students learn the lifelong skills of making friends, taking turns, solving problems and following expectations. We would like to share these strategies with you! Each class will start with family-friendly "Hive Five" activities designed to encourage working together. Then as children stay to play and learn with our early childhood staff, grown-ups will meet with a licensed parent educator to share strategies for raising children with the skills it takes to Bee Safe, Bee Kind, and Bee Responsible. **For the year-long class, you may pay the full amount up front or pay $182.00 now and $182.00 on 2/10/2020ECFE 2019-2020
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Bee Unique and UniteSpecialty Classes(Formerly known as; Special Families with Special Needs) A class for families and children with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and/or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP’s). Make connections, share your story and expand your community of friends who “just get it.” Guest speakers may supplement the conversation as group interest and need dictates. While grown-ups meet, children will be cared for by our experienced teachers and assistants in a safe and developmentally appropriate classroom setting.ECFE 2019-2020
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PopularCurious Kids, NaturallySpecialty ClassesWatching. Wondering. Wishing. You've got a child who's naturally inquisitive and curious about the world around us. We've got staff and a classroom environment that encourages exploration and hands-on investigation. So let's get together for weekly adventures filled with indoor and outdoor learning, engaging conversations and unique opportunities to make memories and form friendships! With time for children and their parents/caregivers to try things out together, and time for grown-ups to get away and connect with other adults, this is the perfect class for anyone with an inquiring mind. NOTE: This class may occasionally meet off-site. Families will be responsible for their own transportation. No SIB-CARE available.ECFE 2019-2020
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PopularHere and There with ECFESpecialty ClassesWednesday mornings have just become prime time for exploring! Join other families of curious kids as we travel here and there and do this and that. Our projects and destinations will be determined by the group, combining time in our environmental learning space with various field trips to support participant interest. **Fees may be charged at field trip venues. NO SIBCARE AVAILABLE Class location: McColl Pond ELC - 13550 Dakota Ave S, SavageECFE 2019-2020
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Little LakersSpecialty ClassesWill your child turn 3 after September 1st? Then this class is for you! Join us in this preschool readiness class that has an innovative parent education model. Drop off your child in the classroom for this child only class. Grown-ups will attend parenting sessions twice monthly in addition to online engagement opportunities. Prepare yourself and your child for their future preschool classes in this fun and informative class! NO SIB-CARE AVAILABLE SPECIAL NOTES: Dates for children’s classes will follow the ECFE calendar. Parenting sessions will be held on the following dates from 10:15-11:00. On parenting session days, children will enjoy extended time in their classroom with staff. Parenting Session Dates - Year Long Class: October 4 & 25, November 15, January 17, February 7 & 21, March 6 & 20, April 17, May 1 & 15 - Winter Class: January 17, February 7 & 21, March 6 - Spring Class: March 20, April 17, May 1 & 15 Course # Session Day Child Class Parent Session (see notes) Teacher Fee Age Requirements YR-ll-F Year Long Friday 9:00-10:15 10:15-11:00 Michelle/Sarah $364 3 yrs between 9/2/2019-12/31/2019 2-ll-F Winter Friday 11:00-12:15 10:15-11:00 Michelle/Sarah $126 3 yrs between 1/1/2020-5/22/2020 3-ll-F Spring Friday 11:00-12:15 10:15-11:00 Michelle/Sarah $126 3 yrs between 1/1/2020-5/22/2020 **For the year-long class, you may pay the full amount up front or pay $182.00 now and $182.00 on 2/10/2020ECFE 2019-2020
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No Naps? Now What?Specialty ClassesWhether your child is on a sleep strike or never been a napper, you need this class! Make Thursday afternoons your time to connect with other adults as your little ones play and learn with our early childhood staff in a safe, kid friendly classroom. We can't guarantee they'll leave school ready to rest, but we promise you'll get a chance to sit down, talk to other grown-ups and refuel before heading home. No SIB-CARE available.ECFE 2019-2020
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PopularOh Baby!InfantsIt’s not always easy to get out of the house when you have an infant but this class will make you glad you did! Here you’ll be gifted with 75 minutes of uninterrupted time to bond with baby and build a community of your parenting peers all within a comfortable, supportive environment. While playing, singing and relaxing with your babies, parents will share stories about their baby’s growth and development, discuss strategies for developing healthy eating and sleeping habits, and learn what new research tells us about your baby’s important first experiences.ECFE 2019-2020
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PopularOne'sToddlerThe world is a “one-derland” of fun when you are one! Everything is new and exciting, and all experiences offer opportunities to learn. Join this non-separating class for helpful strategies to support the transition from baby to toddler from a licensed parent educator, children’s teacher and a group of your peers. **For the year-long class, you may pay the full amount up front or pay $182.00 now and $182.00 on 2/10/2020ECFE 2019-2020
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PopularPreschool ExpressSpecialty ClassesIf family circumstances have prevented your child from participating in a traditional preschool experience, this unique evening class might be just right for you. Specifically designed for children ages 3 to 5, Preschool Express provides a year-long opportunity for children to practice school readiness skills and for the adults in their lives to prepare for the transition to kindergarten. We'll take a gentle approach to separation, with time for parent-child interaction in the fall and winter, and tapering off to independent preschool experience in the spring. All the while, we'll be working on building self-confidence in the classroom setting, pre-literacy and emerging math and science knowledge, social and emotional competence and speech and language development. **For the year-long class, you may pay the full amount up front or pay $182.00 now and $182.00 on 2/10/2020ECFE 2019-2020
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PopularTwo'sTwos & ThreesFor twos, the world is their stage and we are the players. Come explore, engage, and learn about our great big world along with your child. In this gradually separating class, your toddler will feel supported and secure while developing identity and sense of self. A licensed parent educator and children’s teacher, along with your peers, will support your navigation through the growing independence of your child. **For the year-long class, you may pay the full amount up front or pay $182.00 now and $182.00 on 2/10/2020ECFE 2019-2020
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PopularTwo's and Three'sTwos & ThreesFor twos and threes, the world is their stage and we are the players. Come explore, engage, and learn about our great big world along with your child. In this gradually separating class, your toddler will feel supported and secure while developing identity and sense of self. A licensed parent educator and children’s teacher, along with your peers, will support your navigation through the growing independence of your child.ECFE 2019-2020
