There is no“ one-size-fits-all” approach to raising them. The information and tools ECFE offers during the toddler and two-year-old stage are designed to support families in creating their own ways to promote their children’ s growth and development.

Toddlers and Twos classes are separating classes which means parents / caregivers spend half of the class time together with their child and half in parenting education while the child stays with an early childhood teacher.

My Two-Year-Old & My New Baby!( Birth to 35 months) This class is designed for two-year-olds and their brand-new baby sibling. It will focus on addressing the emotional, social, and developmental aspects of this family transition. Parent discussions will include navigating the demands of caring for two young children, managing the initial stages of sibling rivalry, and other topics determined by the group.

Twos( 24 to 36 months) This class is all about the life of a two-year-old. Enjoy learning activities designed for curious, busy, on-the-go toddlers. Parenting discussion includes information about temperament traits, setting limits, toilet learning and independence. You’ ll also connect with other parents and caregivers going through similar experiences.

Spanish speaking instructor in class on Mondays at Coon Rapids Family Place. Year-round class. Priority registration will be given for Winter and Spring 2026.

Birth to Three Years Old( Birth to 35 months) This class is designed for children under age 3. It is mixed age without the four and five-year-olds. Families can have one child or multiple children, but all children need to be under age 3. Activities will include a variety of songs, movement, and stories for the range of ages in this class. Parenting topics will include beginning discipline, gaining independence, and topics chosen by the group. This is a separating class.

Year-round class. Priority registration will be given for Winter and Spring 2026.

ECFE classes during the preschool years strengthen parent-child interactions while promoting children’ s social, emotional, and language development. Children build school readiness skills while parents discuss ways to help their children become confident, independent learners.

Preschooler classes are separating classes which means parents / caregivers spend half of the class time together with their child and half in parenting education while the child stays with an early childhood teacher.

Ones and Twos( 12 to 35 months) During the toddler and two years, children grow by leaps and bounds and naturally develop independence. Despite all this progress, they can also develop some challenging behaviors. Discuss how to navigate these complex years and gain a better understanding of their growth and development. Toddlers and twos will explore and have fun with activities and songs. This class will be a non-separating class.

Parents, Kids & Preschool( 3 to 4 years, 4 months) This preschool class meets two days a week- the first day, parents and children attend together; the second day is for children only. Activities will promote learning in the development of social skills, math, literacy, music, and science. Parenting topics include getting ready for kindergarten, setting limits, bedtime, and more.

NO ECFE Class: Oct 6, Oct. 15-20, Nov. 24-28. No evening classes Nov. 4. Anoka-Hennepin Community Education www. ahschools. us / ecfe | 763-506-1275