Mixed-age classes ( birth up to kindergarten )

Alphabet Zoo & Numbers Too

Current research shows that some children will start kindergarten without the skills necessary for learning . Join us to learn about preparing your children for school , and how to encourage reading and math at home while your children learn about letters , numbers , counting and more .

Adventures in Parenting

Parenting is a challenging job with struggles and trials . For some , the challenge is even more difficult due to :

• mental health issues or anxiety ,

• added stress of money concerns ,

• parents with their own learning difficulties , or

• lack of family support .

This class offers parenting education and community resources for parents facing these unique challenges . There will also be time for play and children ’ s learning activities .

Limited transportation is available .

Anoka Family Place Sep 17 M | 11 am-1 pm | 14 weeks Sep 19 W | 11 am-1 pm | 15 weeks Sep 21 F | 10 am-noon | 14 weeks

Online registration is not available for this class . For questions or to register :

NEW ! It ’ s Not About the Broccoli

We all strive as parents to get our children to eat a variety of foods that are healthy . Learn how focusing on nutrition can sometimes unmistakingly lead to bad habits and messages that create picky eaters and children who may grow up to have an unhealthy relationship with food . Discussion time will focus on information from the book , “ It ’ s Not About the Broccoli ,” by Dina Rose , Ph . D . Come away with strategies on how to create new habits and heathy messages to lay the foundation for variety in your child ’ s daily diet .

Course No . Day Date time Location Wks Fee Scale EC050-21 F Sep 21-Jan 18 10:45 am-12:30 pm Sorteberg ECC 14 A

Home Visiting

We ’ ll bring ECFE to you ! Home visits are offered to families with children ages birth to kindergarten . If you have questions regarding your infant , toddler or preschooler , schedule a personal home visit with a licensed family educator .

The family educator will come to your home to talk about :

• How children grow

• Being a parent

• Setting goals

For more information : 763-506-1545

• Solving problems

• Community help and resources

• Learning through play

763-506-7870

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