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ECFE MIXED-AGE CLASSES (birth up to kindergarten) PARENT/CHILD CLASSES NEW! Parenting Across Cultures Parents and caregivers who immigrate to the United States bring a wealth of parenting strengths - drawing on culture, tradition, and family experience - yet living in a multicultural setting can be challenging. Spend time playing with your child along with parents and children of a variety of cultural backgrounds. Parenting discussions will include how to help children learn through everyday experiences. Course No. Day Date EC060-11 Th Feb 6-May 28 10:45 am-12:30 pm Anoka Family Place Time Location Wks Fee Scale 15 A Open the Door, Let’s Explore Adventures in Parenting Parenting is a challenging job with struggles and trials. For some, the challenge is even more difficult due to: • mental health issues or anxiety, • added stress of money concerns, • parents with their own learning difficulties, or • lack of family support. This class offers parenting education and community resources for parents facing these unique challenges. There will also be time for play and children’s learning activities. Limited transportation is available. Anoka Preschool and Family Place Feb 3 M | 11 am-1 pm | 15 weeks Feb 5 W | 11 am-1 pm | 15 weeks Feb 7 F | 10 am-noon | 14 weeks Online registration is not available for this class. For questions or to register: 763-506-1275 10 Explore and discover the world outside through experiential, hands-on activities. Parenting discussion will include how to help children learn through common everyday experiences. Weather permitting (if outdoor temperature is above 25 degrees including windchill), class will go to the nature area for outdoor activities. Dress for outdoor play every week. Course No. Day Date EC192-21 W Time Feb 5-May 20 8:45-10:30 am Location Wks Sorteberg ECC 15 A Fee Scale EC192-22 W Feb 5-May 20 10:45 am-12:30 pm Sorteberg ECC 15 A EC192-23 W Apr 8-May 20 1:30-3:15 pm 7 B Sorteberg ECC ECFE 2.0 If you’ve been in ECFE classes for more than a year or perhaps you have two children and are ready to move beyond toilet learning and toddler tantrums, then this is the class for you! As you transition from parenting little ones to bigger kids, it’s time to shift discussions to a focus on preschool and early elementary school parenting. For Anoka location, please bring an age-appropriate snack & beverage for your child(ren). Course No. Day Date Time Location Wks EC228-11 Tu Feb 4-Jun 2 11 am-12:45 pm Anoka Family Place 15 A Fee Scale EC228-41 u Th Feb 6-May 28 9-10:45 am Coon Rapids Family Place 15 A 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. Course No. Day Date Time Location EC114-41 Tu Feb 4-Jun 2 6-7:30 pm Coon Rapids Family Place 15 A u Wks Fee Scale Spanish-speaking teacher in class. Anoka-Hennepin Community Education I 763-506-1275