Community Education - current class catalogs Families - Winter 2015 | Page 5

ecfe age-specific parent/child classes Little Ones (11-20 months) Terrific Twos and Threes (24-47 months) Enjoy playing with your one-year-old child in a safe classroom designed for exploring and moving. Parentchild separation will be gradual. Discussion topics include ideas for separation issues, temper tantrums, encouraging language development and more. *Sibling care is available for this class at Riverview only. Play and learn with your child in this class, designed for children emerging from toddlerhood and entering the preschool years. We will discuss strategies to help you understand and appreciate everyday life with your child. Explore a variety of skills that can help you nurture and guide your child through their early years. *Sibling care is available for this class at Riverview. Date/Day Time Location Wks Course No. Fee Scale Jan 30 F 8:45-10:15 am Coon Rapids Family Place 15 EC4320-1 A Jan 26 M 8:45-10:15 am Riverview ECC 14 EC3320-1 A* Date/Day Time Location Wks Course No. Fee Scale Learning activities are designed for curious, busy, on-the-go toddlers. Parent discussion includes information about temperament traits, setting limits, toilet learning and independence and occurs near the children’s classroom. Date/Day Time Location Jan 27 T 8:45-10:30 am Coon Rapids Family Place 14 EC4331-1 A Jan 27 T 10:45 am-12:30 pm Coon Rapids Family Place 14 EC4331-2 A Jan 28 W 6-7:30 pm Wks Course No. Fee Scale Coon Rapids Family Place 15 EC4331-3 A Jan 30 F 10:30 am-12:15 pm Coon Rapids Family Place 15 EC4331-4 A Jan 30 F 8:45-10:30 am Sorteberg ECC 15 EC2331-1 A 10:30 am-12:15 pm Riverview ECC 7 EC3308-1 B* Jan 27 T Toddlers & Twos (18-36 months) Jan 26 M 9:45-11:30 am Riverview ECC 7 EC3308-2 B* Class Under Glass (30 months up to kindergarten) Did you know there is a greenhouse at Riverview Early Childhood Center? Parents and children will learn about nature as they paint, plant and explore the spring season in the greenhouse! Parents discuss a variety of topics chosen by the parent educator and group. *Sibling care is available for this class at Riverview. Date/Day Time Apr 7 T Location 9:45-11:30 am Riverview ECC Wks Course No. Fee Scale 7 EC3311-1 B* The Lunch Bunch (24 months up to kindergarten) Nuts About Nature (30 months up to kindergarten) Join us for play and lunch! Each week, we’ll focus on a different aspect of play for parents and children - art, science, books, music, fitness and more! Then, while your child has lunch with friends, you can enjoy lunch and discussion with other parents. Topics include helping children learn through everyday experiences as well as topics chosen by parents. Bring a sandwich and drink for yourself and your child. Date/Day Time Date/Day Time Jan 29 Th Location 11:15 am-1 pm Anoka Family Place Wks Course No. Fee Scale A naturalist from Three Rivers Park District will guide the class in exploring the outdoors. This will be a hands-on experience using all of the senses. The parent discussion includes how to help children learn through common everyday experiences and parenting topics chosen by parents. *Sibling care is available for this class at Riverview. Apr 6 M Location 10:30 am-12:15 pm Riverview ECC Wks Course No. Fee Scale 7 EC3309-1 B* 15 EC1313-1 A NEW! A sibling care classroom is now available at Riverview for age-specific classes. Registration is required. No classes ECFE classes will not be held on Feb. 16-17, Mar. 9-10, Mar. 30-Apr. 3 • $45/child for 14/15 week classes • $25/child for 7/8 week classes www.discovercommunityed.com 5