Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education Services

Come with you K student and talk with other parents about the joys and fears of starting K in the fall. Your child will experience transitioning to the lunchroom, playground and will work on K readiness skills; writing their names, counting, letter and number recognition. There will be circle time, art projects and learning through play.

NOTE: Classes at Jeffers Pond Elementary 14800 Jeffers Pass NW, Prior Lake (Meet at the flagpole by the upper-level entrance). If inclement weather, the class will be moved indoors with alternative activities. All Classes will include a story and time for participants to engage in nature play. Dress for the weather. If you need extra clothing for your child (rain suit, winter gear, rain or snow boots) please let us know so we can bring items for you. March 14 - Who’s been here? Calling all explorers to join us for an adventure searching for animal tracks around Jeffers Pond. Together we’ll study the tracks and try to move like the animals who left the tracks behind. April 18 - Feathered Friends! Jeffers Pond is home to Bald Eagles, Owls, Wood Ducks and many songbirds. We will learn about a few of our favorite ones while pretending to be birds flying along the trails and building nests! May 9 - Fishing Fun! Join us for a fish story and then try your hand at catching your own fish. Fishing poles and bait will be provided. There will be opportunities to investigate some other pond critters as well.

We are looking forward to having you and your little one join us for this unique ECFE class designed for children who will be heading to preschool in the fall. Class will meet on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s. Parents/caregivers will attend class with their preschooler on Tuesday’s and children will attend Wednesday classes on their own. Each day, the children will work with a preschool teacher exploring and learning together in a preschool environment. On Tuesday’s parents and caregivers will spend part of the class discussing preschool expectations, learning styles, development of 3-5 year olds, and other topics related to preschoolers. Preschool here we come!