District 196 ECFE Classes are Still Available
Register For Classes Today HERE
Classes Begin the Week of January 4, 2024.
Class fees are based on your family annual income and are determined by a sliding fee scale.
We invite you to join our District 196 ECFE family as we share and learn together this winter. In addition to our classes, we offer one time weekly events for parents and children to enjoy together. Supporting early childhood development and parenting is our passion. We believe everyone deserves guidance through their parenting journey.
Babies: Birth Through 11 Months
Parents with Babies Only
Non-Separating
Babies sure bring big changes 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.
Fri | Jan 5-Mar 22 | 8:45-10:15 a.m. | FREE* | skip Jan 19; Feb 9, Mar 8 | 103-216C
*Baby classes are free to District 196 families. Out-of-district families use Fee B.
Parents and Ones
Parents with Children Ages 12-24 Months
Non-Separating, Siblings Welcome
Looking for a fun class for your one-year-old? Join other parents and toddlers for a morning, afternoon or an evening class. Toddlers love to take off and explore if their parents are close by. The parent discussion will take place in the children's room, where toddlers can check in with their parents if they need to. Please register ALL children, including siblings, who will be attending class.
Wed | Jan 10-Mar 20 | 3:30-5:00 p.m. | Fee B | Room 216 | skip Feb 7 | 220-216C
Wed | Jan 10-Mar 20 | 5:30-7:00 p.m. | Fee B | Room 216 | skip Feb 7 | 220-216D
Building Blocks for School Success
Parents with Children Ages 3-5 Years
Separating, Siblings Welcome
Children who are three, four and five years old are learning skills that will support them in preparing for a school experience. The MN Department of Education defines school readiness as children having the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for success in primary school, later learning and life. Physical, cognitive, social and emotional development are essential ingredients of school readiness. School readiness refers not only to ready children, but to ready communities, families and schools. Children will have the opportunity to practice skills in a play-based environment. The focus of the parenting discussion is on child development, learning styles and ways you can engage in your child’s readiness for school. Please register ALL children, including siblings, who will be attending class.
Wed | Jan 10-Mar 20 | 1:15-3:30 p.m. | Fee A | Room 215 | 310-215
It Starts with a Story: STEM Edition
Parents with Children Ages Birth-7 Years
Separating
There is magic in a story, wonder in a good book and connection in time spent reading with someone you love. In this class, you and your child will enjoy time together with books, songs and interactive story-stretching activities designed to build your child’s vocabulary, strengthen your relationship and foster a life-long love for reading. This session, caregivers will come away with tips for choosing and using stories to encourage inquiry-based learning while exploring science, technology, engineering and math.
Wed | Jan 10-Mar 20 | 5:45-7:45 p.m. | Fee A | Room 215 | skip Feb 7 | 405-215
Little Scientists
Parents with Children Ages 2-5 Years
Separating, Siblings Welcome
Children will learn and discover through a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) lens to build 21st century skills. Bring your curious children to this class as we explore how science and math can be just right for preschoolers. We will do some fun, easy and developmentally appropriate experiments that will foster curiosity, develop problem solvers and give kids an “I did it” feeling. In the parent room, we will look at ways to encourage our children’s interest in STEM activities, as well as other parenting topics. Please register ALL children, including siblings, who will be attending class.
Thu | Jan 11-Mar 21 | 1:15-3:30 p.m. | Fee A | Room 118 | skip Feb 8 | 555-118
Building Blocks for School Success
Parents with Children Ages 3-5 Years
Separating, Siblings Welcome
Children who are three, four and five years old are learning skills that will support them in preparing for a school experience. The MN Department of Education defines school readiness as children having the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for success in primary school, later learning and life. Physical, cognitive, social and emotional development are essential ingredients of school readiness. School readiness refers not only to ready children, but to ready communities, families and schools. Children will have the opportunity to practice skills in a play-based environment. The focus of the parenting discussion is on child development, learning
styles and ways you can engage in your child’s readiness for school. Please register ALL children, including siblings, who will be attending class.
Wed | Jan 10-Mar 20 | 1:15-3:30 p.m. | Fee A | Room 215 | 310-215
It Starts with a Story: STEM Edition Parents with Children Ages Birth-7 Years
Separating
There is magic in a story, wonder in a good book and connection in time spent reading with someone you love. In this class, you and your child will enjoy time together with books, songs and interactive story-stretching activities designed to build your child’s vocabulary, strengthen your relationship and foster a life-long love for reading. This session, caregivers will come away with tips for choosing and using stories to encourage inquiry-based learning while exploring science, technology, engineering and math.
Wed | Jan 10-Mar 20 | 5:45-7:45 p.m. | Fee A | Room 215 | skip Feb 7 | 405-215
Little Scientists
Parents with Children Ages 2-5 Years
Separating, Siblings Welcome
Children will learn and discover through a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) lens to build 21st century skills. Bring your curious children to this class as we explore how science and math can be just right for preschoolers. We will do some fun, easy and developmentally appropriate experiments that will foster curiosity, develop problem solvers and give kids an “I did it” feeling. In the parent room, we will look at ways to encourage our children’s interest in STEM activities, as well as other parenting topics. Please register ALL children, including siblings, who will be attending class.
Thu | Jan 11-Mar 21 | 1:15-3:30 p.m. | Fee A | Room 118 | skip Feb 8 | 555-118
Register For Classes Today HERE
Classes Begin the Week of January 4, 2024.
Class fees are based on your family annual income and are determined by a sliding fee scale.
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