Community Education - current class catalogs Families - Fall 2014 | Page 8

ecfe Mixed-age (BIRTH UP TO KINDERGARTEN) parent & child classes Open the Door, Let’s Explore Raising a Resilient Child Explore and discover the world outside through experiential, hands-on activities. Parent discussion includes how to help children learn through common everyday experiences as well as topics chosen by parents. Weather permitting, we will go outside to our nature area for outdoor activities. Dress for outdoor play every week. Parents who focus on a child’s strengths can raise a happier, more resilient child. This class focuses on ways to foster hope and optimism in young children. Date/Day Time Run and Read Location Wks Course No. Fee Scale Sep 17 W 9-10:45 am Sorteberg ECC 14 EC2192-1 A Sep 17 W 11 am-12:45 pm Sorteberg ECC 14 EC2192-2 A Sep 17 W 1:30-3:15 pm Sorteberg ECC 14 EC2192-3 A Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids If you are tired of power struggles, tantrums and searching for the right consequence, look no further. We’ll explore the book, “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How To Stop Yelling And Start Connecting,” by Dr. Laura Markham. This approach is simple and effective. Date/Day Time Location Sep 16 T Coon Rapids Family Place 15 EC4210-1 A 9-10:45 am Wks Course No. Fee Scale Playful Learning Take a curious child, add 2 scoops of learning, 1 cup of fun, 1 teaspoon of laughter and what do you get? A class filled with playful learners doing what they do best…learning through play! Parents have input into discussion topics. Date/Day Time Location Sep 15 M Sep 18 Th Location 11 am-12:45 pm Riverview ECC Wks Course No. Fee Scale 14 EC3178-1 A Exercise both brain and body in this fun class! Games, trikes