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Early Childhood Family Education

Early Childhood Family Education

Why ECFE ?
• ECFE builds on family strengths and supports families in their efforts to raise their infants , toddlers and preschool aged children .
• Classes strengthen family relationship and provide information and resources to parents .
• Families attend classes together to experience learning in a safe environment to prepare for preschool , kindergarten and the future .
• Classes are taught by licensed parent educators , licensed teachers and qualified teaching assistants .
• ECFE strives to build a strong partnership between home and school .
1 . PARENT- CHILD TIME Parents and their children enjoy time together exploring planned learning activities prepared by a licensed early childhood teacher . They discover new ideas , songs , games and activities that can be repeated at home .
2 . CHILD ACTIVITY TIME Children join a licensed early childhood teacher in learning activities and practicing social skills while parents are involved in a discussion group . Children enjoy art , stories , music , movement and more .
3 . PARENT DISCUSSION TIME
While children take part in activity time , parents meet in an informal group facilitated by a licensed parent educator , make connections , share information , ideas , and experiences related to child development and parenting .
Contact Information :
Mahtomedi Area Preschool ( MAP ) Early Childhood Family Ed ( ECFE )
Registration / Tuition : 651-407-2441 julie . toppson @ isd832 . net
Coordinator : 651-407-2443 stephanie . berwald @ isd832 . net
To register : mahtomedi . ce . eleyo . com
www . communityed . mahtomedi . k12 . mn . us Click on EARLY CHILDHOOD
2022-23 CURRENT OPENINGS :
Mahtomedi Minis - Mondays 9:30-11:15 AM ages 1-2
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