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Early Childhood Family Education ( ECFE ) is for your child AND for you !
Early Childhood Family Education is based on the idea that the family provides a child ' s first and most significant learning environment and parents are a child ' s first and most important teachers .
• ECFE offers classes for parents and their children ages birth to 5 years old ( before Kindergarten ).
• Programs are designed for parents and their infants , toddlers and preschool-aged children .
• Classes help strengthen family relationships and provide information and resources to parents in their journey to help their children grow and develop to their maximum potential .
• Programs strive to build a strong foundation for families by forming a partnership between home and school .
A typical ECFE class includes three components :
1Parent-Child Time
You and your child spend time together enjoying activities designed to enhance their learning .
2Parent Time
Meet with other parents and a licensed parent educator to discuss topics such as development , temperament , discipline and getting ready for school . The parent time takes place in a separate room or in a designated area of the children ’ s classroom for nonseparating classes .
3Children ’ s Classroom
While you and other parents participate in parent time , children learn through play in the classroom with a licensed early childhood teacher and a paraprofessional . Children will enjoy music , art , stories , large and small motor activities as they interact with other children .
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