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PopularCircle of Friends Lunch Bunch - STUDENTS ONLYSpecialty ClassesChildren will gather to eat lunch with our early childhood staff, then engage in interesting projects and enrichment activities designed to reinforce skills and knowledge they are learning in preschool. This class is designed for CoF morning or afternoon students on any day that they attend preschool. **Parents MUST send a lunch to school with their student.ECFE 2018-2019
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WaitlistE-STEM ExplorationsToddlerToddlers are natural investigators, and this class is designed to bring out the best of their new found abilities! Weekly age-appropriate explorations will allow them to discover new things in their world, and give you a chance to learn more about how environmental education, science, technology, engineering and math (E-STEM) can be easily incorporated into your toddler’s day. Parents/caregivers will investigate topics surrounding E-STEM learning and loose part play.ECFE 2018-2019
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PopularESTEM Explorations 2ToddlerToddlers are natural investigators, and this class is designed to bring out the best of their new found abilities! Weekly age-appropriate explorations will allow them to discover new things in their world, and give you a chance to learn more about how environmental education, science, technology, engineering and math (E-STEM) can be easily incorporated into your toddler’s day. Parents/caregivers will investigate topics surrounding E-STEM learning and loose part play.ECFE 2018-2019
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PopularHere and There with ECFESpecialty ClassesMonday 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 AVAILABLEClass location: McColl Pond ELC - 13550 Dakota Ave S, SavageECFE 2018-2019
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Kids Night OutSpecialty ClassesKids, it's your night to come out and play! Bring your favorite adult and get ready for fun activities designed just for you. There will be a children's teacher on hand orchestrating fun and exciting times while a parent educator will be on deck to answer questions for your grown-ups.ECFE 2018-2019
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Little Lakers ClubSpecialty ClassesIf you are currently caring for a curious kid, join the club! This ECFE class offers a project approach to learning, introducing your little Laker to new experiences through guided, hands-on activities. Each unique project will provide opportunities for interaction, communication and skill-building. While children are investigating, creating and discovering, parents and caregivers will have time to get together and discuss their own interests, whether it be the challenges and celebrations of raising a 21st century student, or engaging in a community driven project of their own with the support of a licensed parent educator.ECFE 2018-2019
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PopularLittlest Lakers ClubSpecialty ClassesInterested in the Little Lakers Club but not quite ready for a separating class? This ECFE class offers a project approach to learning, introducing your littlest laker to new experiences through guided, hands-on activities. There will not be any parent separation.ECFE 2018-2019
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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 2018-2019
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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.ECFE 2018-2019
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One's and Two'sToddlerThese busy-body babes eagerly experience the world around them with all of their senses, while still desiring a strong connection with their grown-ups to feel secure. Come make connections with others while bonding with your child in a gradually separating and engaging environment. Enjoy the support of a licensed parent educator and children’s teacher in this fun & friendly class.ECFE 2018-2019
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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.ECFE 2018-2019
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Special Families with Special NeedsSpecialty ClassesAppointments, paperwork, therapies, treatments. You know you're busy; we know you deserve this time to refuel! Make ECFE your weekly opportunity to connect with other parents of children with extra needs to share stories, resources, challenges and successes. Conversations may at times be supplemented with visits from guest speakers, 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. As with all ECFE classes, scholarships are available and no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay.ECFE 2018-2019
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PopularThe Heart and Science of ParentingSpecialty ClassesScience has something to say about how children grow and develop, but there's definitely an art to creative parenting. Here's your chance to meet up with other parents/caregivers to discuss what's trending in research and explore what might work in your household. While you're investgating evidence-based strategies for boosting your child's physical, emotional and social competence, your little ones will play and discover with a licensed early childhood teacher and staff. Don't forget to register your Circle of Friends preschooler if they will be joining us after their school day. **Sibling care is available for your infant from 6 weeks to 1 year.ECFE 2018-2019
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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.ECFE 2018-2019
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WaitlistTwo'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 2018-2019