ECFE is your source for the information and support you need during all those incredible firsts. Babies’ classes are a collection of courses focused on the essential topics you need to know as a new parent.

All‘ Newborn’,‘ Babies’ and‘ Ones’ classes are non-separating which means that parents / caregivers and children remain together for the entire class.

Newborn Parenting( Birth to 16 weeks) Parents, caregivers and babies, birth to 16 weeks, are invited to join us for our Newborn Parenting series. This is an opportunity for free weekly baby weight checks, to connect with other new parents, ask questions, or talk about concerns, gain professional advice, laugh, cry, and talk about life with your new baby. Classes are led by a licensed parent and family educator along with guest speakers including WIC, Public Health, Lactation, Pediatrics, Early Intervention and Mental Health. Start anytime and come as many times as you like until your little one is 16 weeks old. Pre-registration is not required, but it does help us be more prepared. And, best of all, it’ s FREE!

Babies

( Birth through 10 months)

Join other families to play and learn in a baby-safe environment. Babies will have fun with activities and songs. Parenting discussions will focus on your child’ s age and development, early learning activities, sleeping and eating. Parents / caregivers and babies remain together for the entire class. Come learn, laugh, and connect with other families who are sharing the same experience.

Course No. Day Date Time Location Sessions EC101-21 W Jan 7-Mar 18 5:45-7 pm Sorteberg ECC 11 EC101-41 Th Jan 8-Mar 19 1:15-2:30 pm Coon Rapids Family Place 11 EC101-11 F Jan 9-Mar 20 8:45-10 am Anoka Family Place 10 EC101-61 Tu Jan 13-Mar 24 9:15-10:30 am Andover Family Place 10

Ones( 11 to 23 months)

Your little ones will love exploring in a child-friendly environment discovering sensory activities along with songs and movements. Learning activities are planned for children on the move. Parenting discussions include responding to new behaviors and interests, language and brain development, and motor abilities along with other topics to help support you and your child. Come learn, laugh, and connect with other parents who are sharing the same experience.

Spanish speaking instructor in class on Mondays at Coon Rapids Family Place.

Course No. Day Date Time Location Sessions EC103-11 W Jan 7-Mar 18 10:45 am-12:15 pm Anoka Family Place 11 EC103-42 Th Jan 8-Mar 19 8:45-10:15 am Coon Rapids Family Place 11 EC103-51 F Jan 9-Mar 20 11 am-12:30 pm Blaine ECC 10 EC103-41 M Jan 12-Mar 23 10:30 am-12 pm Coon Rapids Family Place 8 EC103-61 Tu Jan 13-Mar 24 5:30-7 pm Andover Family Place 10

NO ECFE Classes: Jan. 17, 19, Feb. 14, 16-17, Mar. 6, and 9. Anoka-Hennepin Community Education www. ahschools. us / ecfe | 763-506-1275