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 for this class – see below 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 6-7; or the sibling care option for specific classes.

Registration information can be found on pages 22-23.

Sliding fee scale can be found on page 7.

NO CLASSES: ECFE classes will not be held July 4.

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. Parent discussion focuses on what parents can do to support their child’ s learning. * Sibling care is available for this class – see below for fee.

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. Parent discussion includes information about temperament traits, setting limits, toilet learning and independence. * Sibling care is available for this class at Riverview – see below for fee.

Sibling care

* a sibling care classroom is available for select classes at Anoka Family Place, Coon Rapids Family Place, and Riverview Early Childhood Center. See individual course descriptions for sibling care availability. Registration is required. Fee: $ 25 / child.

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