We invite you to join our District 196 ECFE family as we share and learn together this winter. Supporting early childhood development and parenting is our passion. We offer a variety of classes with a focus on your child’s development stage and specific parenting topics of interest. We believe everyone deserves guidance through their parenting journey.
Babies: Birth Through 11 Months
Parents with Babies Only, Non-Separating
Babies sure bring change to every family! Join other parents of infants and learn how to make the adjustment to 'being a family'. This will be a relaxing and informative class. You can ask your questions, and we will share ideas with you about building a solid base for your family. We will also have time to sing songs and play some games.
Tue | Jan 10-Mar 21 | 3:30-5:00 p.m. | FREE* | Room 216 | 103-216A
Tue | Jan 10-Mar 21 | 5:30-7:00 p.m. | FREE* | Room 216 | 103-216B
Thu | Jan 5-Mar 23 | 3:30-5:00 p.m. | FREE* | Room 216 | skip Feb 9 | 103-216C
Thu | Jan 5-Mar 23 | 5:30-7:00 p.m. | FREE* | Room 216 | skip Feb 9 | 103-216D
*Baby classes are free to District 196 families. Out-of-district families pay Fee B.
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How Much Is Enough?
Parents with Children Ages Birth-5 Years, Separating
Ever wonder if your child’s latest request is too much? We all struggle with the demands our children make and try hard to find the balance between providing for their needs and accommodating their wants. What do children need? What are the parenting skills we can use to help teach the healthy boundaries we all need? This class will use the book How Much Is Enough? by Jean Illsley Clarke. It helps parents learn to place reasonable limits around ‘wants’ and learn to say ‘no’ without feeling guilty. Join other parents and figure out what is right for your family!
Please register ALL children, including siblings, who will be attending class.
Mon | Jan 9-Mar 20 | 9:30-11:45 a.m. | Fee A | Room 204 | skip Jan 16; Feb 20 | 468-204
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Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings
Parents with Children Ages Birth-5 Years, Separating
Looking for peace between your children? Join us as we discuss how to become a peaceful parent to support and teach your children how to reduce sibling rivalry, build relationship skills with each other and fight less. Our discussions will be based on Laura Markham’s Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings. Reading the book is not required for this class, but you may do so to enhance our discussion time. Children will enjoy the social experiences with others exploring our early childhood classroom.
Please register ALL children, including siblings, who will be attending class.
Thu | Jan 5-Mar 23 | 9:00-11:15 a.m. | Fee A | Room 215 | skip Feb 9 | 607-215
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Dad and Me: What a Difference a Dad Makes
Parents with Children Ages Birth-7 Years, Separating
Fathers of all types have an important relationship with their children that is instrumental in their development. Join together in a community of men to learn, share and play while building a support system rooted in fatherhood. This group will focus on quality time with our kids, including gym time. Relaxed discussions about parenting and what it means to be a dad are included. Bring your experiences as a father, or father figure, to share with the group and take home new tips and ideas from both other dads and our parenting educator. Your children will make new friends and learn skills with the guidance of our early childhood teachers.
Please register ALL children, including siblings, who will be attending class.
Thu | Jan 5-Mar 23 | 5:45-7:45 p.m. | Fee A | Room 118 | skip Feb 9 | 910-118
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Register Today: ce.district196.org/ecfe
Lottery deadline for District 196 residents is November 29.
Classes begin January 5, 2023.
Class fees are based on your family annual income and are determined by a sliding fee scale.
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