PARENT / CHILD CLASSES age-Specific Classes

Babies, Babies, Babies!( Birth-12 months)

Join other parents to play and learn in a baby-safe environment. Babies will have fun with activities and songs; parents will learn about development, early learning activities, sleeping and eating. Parents / caregivers and children remain together for the class. Although this is a free class, pre-registration is required. Limit one free class per family, per semester. * Sibling care is available at Riverview – see page 7 for fee.

What are age-specific classes?

The age of the child attending the class must fall within the age guideline during the first week class is held. Each class includes parent / child time, learning activities for children and parenting discussion.

If you need a class for children of various ages, consider a mixedage class, found on pages 8-12; or classes with the sibling care option.

Registration information can be found on pages 38-39.

Sliding fee scale can be found on page 6.

NO CLASSES: ECFE classes will not be held on Oct. 9, Oct. 17-21, the evening of Nov. 7, Nov. 21-25, Dec. 4, Dec. 23-Jan. 1 and Jan. 15.

STEM( Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)( 42 months up to kindergarten)

Take the first step in the Anoka-Hennepin Schools STEM program! Does your son or daughter like to build and figure out how things work? With a variety of materials, you and your child will use problem-solving skills to explore the“ whys” and“ how comes” of a STEM world! This fun, hands-on class is a great way to inspire a passion for STEM in girls as well as boys. Parenting discussion focuses on what parents can do to support their child’ s learning.

Wonderful Ones( 11-20 months)

So much has changed in your child’ s first year! Spend time with your one-yearold learning, discovering and playing in a classroom designed for exploring and moving as well as parenting discussion on topics related to the joys and challenges of this age. Parent / caregiver and child separation will be gradual.

Toddlers & Twos( 18-35 months)

Life can be challenging living with the emerging independence of a two-yearold. Enjoy learning activities designed for curious, busy, on-the-go toddlers. Parenting discussion includes information about temperament traits, setting limits, toilet learning and independence. * Sibling care is available at Riverview – see page 7 for fee.

4 anoka-Hennepin Community Education I 763-506-1275