Community Education - current class catalogs Families - Winter 2015 | Page 9

ecfe Mixed-age (BIRTH UP TO KINDERGARTEN) parent/child classes Jumpin’ in the Gym Love and Logic Is cabin fever setting in with restless children? Tired of being indoors? Bring them to our gym to run, jump, ride, slide, swing and climb. We’ll spend the first half hour “jumpin’ in the gym” and then move to the classroom for more fun. Parents will have input regarding parenting discussion topics. We all want our children to grow up to be responsible adults. Learn techniques that help children of all ages, such as setting clear limits, choosing when to include children in decision-making, and how to encourage empathy for others. Class is based on the classic book, “Parenting with Love and Logic,” by Foster Cline and Jim Fay. Date/Day Time Location Wks Course No. Fee Scale Jan 26 M 6-7:30 pm Sorteberg ECC 14 EC2279-1 A Date/Day Time Jan 30 F 10:45 am-12:30 pm Sorteberg ECC 15 EC2279-2 A Jan 29 Th 10:45 am-12:30 pm Riverview ECC 15 EC3276-1 A Jan 26 M 14 EC2276-1 A Just Plain Fun! Children grow up so fast in today’s high-pressure world that it’s easy to forget to simply play. Join us for a playful good time together enjoying puppet shows, painting with our feet, skating indoors and more “just plain fun!” Parenting discussion will focus on the power of play and its role in development. Date/Day Time Location Wks Course No. Fee Scale Jan 26 M 8:45-10:30 am Anoka Family Place 7 EC1252-1 B Mar 18 W 9-10:45 am Sorteberg ECC 8 EC2252-1 B Mar 18 W 11 am-12:45 pm Sorteberg ECC 8 EC2252-2 B Location 10:45 am-12:30 pm Sorteberg ECC Wks Course No. Fee Scale Parenting Tomorrow’s Leaders Raising your child in today’s world is a big job! Come to discuss current parenting “hot topics” to prepare you and your child for success in this everchanging world - including how to take a step back, relax, and enjoy these early years with your child. Classroom activities help children practice what they will need to be successful in school and in life. Date/Day Time Jan 27 T Location 9-10:45 am Anoka Family Place Wks Course No. Fee Scale 14 EC1294-1 A Run and Read Kindergarten Tool Box Preparation for kindergarten starts early! Many necessary skills are learned in the first five years of a child’s life. This class will focus on building skills for school success. Parenting discussion focuses on what parents can do to support their child’s learning each day. Exercise both brain and body in this fun class! Games, trikes, balls and climbers are offered in the gym. Classroom activities include art, music and play activities, topped off with lots of books and a readaloud story. Parents have input into discussion topics. Date/Day Time Date/Day Time Location Jan 30 F Location Wks Course No. Fee Scale Coon Rapids Family Place 15 EC4106-1 A 8:45-10:30 am Wks Course No. Fee Scale Jan 27 T 6:15-7:45 pm Riverview ECC 14 EC3266-1 A Ten Habits of Happy Parents If we want to raise children who are physically and emotionally happy, we need to be physically and emotionally happy. Learn what the ten habits are to help us reclaim our passion, purpose and sanity as parents. Date/Day Time Jan 29 Th Location Wks Course No. Fee Scale 11 am-12:45 pm Coon Rapids Family Place 15 EC4102-1 A www.discovercommunityed.com 9