Community Education - current class catalogs Families - Fall 2015 | Page 9

ecfe Mixed-age (birth up to kindergarten) parent/child classes Nuts About Nature (30 months up to kindergarten) A naturalist from Three Rivers Park District will guide the class in exploring the outdoors. Children will have a hands-on experience using all of the senses. Parent discussion includes how to help children learn through common everyday experiences and parenting topics chosen by parents. *Sibling care available – see bottom of page 5 for fee. Date/Day Time Sep 21 M Location 10:45 am-12:30 pm Riverview ECC Wks Course No. 7 EC3309-1 Fee Scale B Open the Door, Let’s Explore Explore and discover the world outside through experiential, hands-on activities. Parenting 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. Date/Day Time Location Sep 23 W 9-10:45 am Sorteberg ECC Sep 23 W 11 am-12:45 pm Sorteberg ECC Wks Course No. Fee Scale 14 EC2192-1 A 14 EC2192-2 A NEW! Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings Some degree of conflict between siblings is to be expected. This conflict teaches children how to argue, negotiate, and compromise. As parents, our job isn’t to keep things peaceful by settling issues but to use these conflicts as opportunities to help children create their own successful resolution. This class will help you create a peaceful home. Date/Day Time Sep 18 F Location 10:45 am-12:30 pm Coon Rapids Family Place Wks Course No. 14 EC4294-1 Location 8:45-10:30 am Anoka Family Place Wks Course No. 8 EC1266-1 Class offers time to play with your child, parenting education, community resources and children’s learning activities. Limited transportation is available. Anoka Family Place Fee Scale Sep 18 F I 10 am-Noon I 14 weeks Sep 22 T I 11 am-1 pm I 15 weeks Exercise both brain and body in this fun class! Games, trikes, balls, and climbers are offered in the gym. Classroom activities include art, music and play activities, topped off with lots of books and a read-aloud story. Parents provide input for discussion topics. Nov 16 M This class may be for you if you: • Had learning difficulties in school • Have money struggles • Have little support from family or friends A Run & Read Date/Day Time Adventures in Parenting Adventures in Parenting is scheduled September 18, 2015 to January 22, 2016. 763-506-7870 Fee Scale B www.discovercommunityed.com 9