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ECFE MIXED-AGE CLASSES (birth up to kindergarten) PARENT/CHILD CLASSES The Yes Brain Bottom line: Every parent wants to raise strong-minded, resilient, caring children. Using, “The Yes Brain,” by Dan Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. as our guide, we’ll discuss clear and practical strategies for promoting balance, empathy, and self-regulation in your child. This will not only help them manage today’s bumps and tumbles, but to instill in them the skills that will allow them to enjoy happy, healthy grown-up lives too. Course No. Day Date Time Location EC041-61 W Feb 5-Mar 25 8:45-10 am Andover Family Place Wks Fee Scale 7 B Math Rocks! Setting the table, sorting socks, and playing with pots and pans are everyday activities that help develop math skills in young children. Children will explore fun activities with math each week. Course No. Day Date Time EC277-71 F Apr 17-May 29 8:30-10:15 am Location Wks Sunrise Elem. School Fee Scale 7 B It takes a village to raise a child . Anoka-Hennepin Schools Early Child- hood Family Education (ECFE) pro- gram is your village. We offer support for families with babies, toddlers and young children. Snow Much Fun The air is cold. Snow is in the forecast. It’s the perfect season to take time for some “snowy” fun. Let’s build a snow fort, throw some snowballs, dress up a snowman and ice skate...all indoors! “Snow Much Fun” features a great variety of cozier options for enjoying frosty fun activities. Course No. Day EC029-41 u F Date Time Location Wks Fee Scale Feb 7-May 29 8:45-10:30 am Coon Rapids Family Place 14 A Have a parenting question? Our licensed family educators are here for you. They will share parenting ideas and tips, or point you in the right direction of community and support resources, if necessary. Don’t be shy! Ask your parenting u Spanish-speaking teacher in class. questions about children ages birth to age eight. “ ahschools.us/ecfetips I came with a friend one time and now we come all the time. We LOVE ECFE! - ECFE Parent ” Looking for more resources and infor- mation from our early childhood staff? Be sure to follow us on Facebook for parenting articles, tips and program news updates. facebook.com/AnokaHennepin ECFEandPreschool www.ahschools.us/ecfe 13