Community Education - current class catalogs Families - Winter 2017 | Page 9

ecfe Mixed-age (birth up to kindergarten) parent/child classes NEW! Everything You Wanted to Know About Parenting, But… Parenting is definitely a job with a learning curve. There’s trial and error and a whole lot of figuring things out as you go. Whether you have one, two or more, parenting can wear you out at times. Build your parenting skills to help you deal with demanding situations, giving you the confidence and structure to enjoy life with your children. Date/Day Time May 3 W Location 9:30-11:15 am Anoka Family Place Wks Course No. 3 EC1033-1 Fee Scale C NEW! Frozen Storytime It’s not all Anna and Elsa; there is a blizzard of books that celebrate this wonderful season. Books have the power to benefit young children in many ways. So, before your little one decorates your couch with those so-called washable markers, or makes another lap around the house with their blueberry muffin, reel in that little snow angel for storytime! Date/Day Time Feb 1 W Location 9:30-11:15 am Anoka Family Place Wks Course No. 4 EC1030-1 Fee Scale C Fun with Dad Enjoy a room filled with fun activities for you and your child(ren). Spend time with other fathers, talking and sharing ideas about raising children. Date/Day Time Location Jan 31 T Coon Rapids Family Place 15 EC4114-1 A 6-7:30 pm Wks Course No. Fee Scale NEW! A Taste of Preschool PLUS! A fun, new twist for parents, preschool-aged children and their younger siblings. On Tuesdays, all children enjoy classroom activities together with their parents. Then, when the parents go to the parenting discussion, the big kids (ages three up to kindergarten) go to the preschool classroom while the younger siblings continue to play in the ECFE classroom. On Thursdays, the preschool-aged children (ages three up to kindergarten) come back to school for a continued opportunity to experience a preschool classroom. Kids, Parents & Power Struggles Andover Family Place Learn ways to avoid conflicts and manage power struggles more effectively, using them as problem-solving opportunities to resolve with your child. Parenting discussion will also focus on teaching children better ways to express frustration, anger, jealousy, and other emotions. Jan 31 T/Th** | 6-7:45 pm | 15 weeks Date/Day Time Feb 2 Th Location 11 am-12:45 pm Sorteberg ECC Wks Course No. Fee Scale 15 EC2170-1 A Use the sliding fee scale below to determine class fee. Partial scholarships are available; call the ECFE office at 763-506-