2017-2018 ECFE Class Descriptions
2017-2018 ECFE Class Descriptions
Hot Topics
( For children birth – 5 years old) We all want the best for our children and we also want to give the best of ourselves to our children. This can be difficult in our fast-paced world. In this 6-week class, you will join other parents in discussing the hot topics in life. This could range from limiting screen time to managing emotions, power struggles or even bedtime rituals. Child care is provided. Parents meet with a parent educator for the entire duration of class.
Course # |
Day / Time |
Location |
Fee |
108 |
Wed, Sep 20 – Oct 25, 2017 1 – 2 pm |
Gladstone Center |
$ 30 |
108 |
Wed, Feb 14 – Mar 21, 2018 1 – 2 pm |
Gladstone Center |
$ 30 |
Beautiful Babies to Fabulous Fours
( For children birth- 4 years, before kindergarten) Join other families with children birth to four and spend time together participating in age appropriate activities. You will separate from your children for parent discussion of child development, sibling rivalry and the effects of media on children.
Course # |
Day / Time |
Location |
Fee Scale |
102 |
Tues, 9:30 – 11:30 am |
Gladstone Center |
A |
104 |
Tues, 6:00 – 7:30 pm |
Gladstone Center |
B |
210 |
Wed, 6:00 – 7:30 pm |
Beaver Lake Center |
B |
212 |
Thurs, 9:30 – 11:30 am |
Beaver Lake Center |
A |
Parenting Across Cultures ECFE / ELL Birth – 5
( For children birth- 5 years, before kindergarten) This multi-age class meets two days per week and is for families wanting to practice English. You and your children birth-five attend together to improve your English language skills through conversation, learning activities, and more.
ELL
Course # |
Day / Time |
Location |
Fee Scale |
208 |
Tues / Thurs, 12:45 – 3:15 pm |
Beaver Lake Center |
C |
Español / Spanish Speaking Families Clase para niños de edades variadas entre 0 y 5 años
( antes de entrar al kinder) En esta clase los niños harán actividades educativas con usted, y se socializarán con otros niños. Luego usted participará en una conversación( en español) que se trata del desarollo y la educación de los niños.
Course # |
Day / Time |
Location |
Fee Scale |
200 |
Mon / Wed, 9:15 – 11:45 am |
Beaver Lake Center |
C |
Nature Family Fun
( For children birth- 5 years, before kindergarten) Make nature discoveries together and meet new friends! This class is offered at the Maplewood Nature Center in collaboration with Early Childhood Family Education( ECFE) staff. Parents stay with their child( ren) during the entire class. Fee is $ 5 per child per class. Pre-registration is required. Check www. isd622. org / ecfe for Nature Family Fun class listings.
Course # |
Day / Time |
Theme |
MNC-1 |
Sat, Sept 23 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Squirrels and Acorns |
MNC-2 |
Sat, Oct 14 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Wooly Bears: What’ s Under a Log? |
MNC-3 |
Sat, Nov 18 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Wiggly Snake, Slippery Salamander |
MNC-4 |
Sat, Feb 24 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Owl Hoot-Along |
MNC-5 |
Sat, Mar 17 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Maple Sap into Syrup |
MNC-6 |
Sat, Apr 14 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Spring Pond Creatures |
Pop-In and Play
( For children birth- 5 years, before kindergarten) Parents and children have an opportunity to learn and play in the ECFE classroom and gym with new activities each week. Parents, grandparents, guardians, or caretakers and their children are welcome. Fee is $ 3 per child, paid at the door each visit.
Course # Day / Time Location Fee Scale
Pop-In |
Fri, 10:30 – 12:00 pm |
Gladstone Center |
$ 3 / child |
Pop-In |
Sat, 9:30 – 11:00 am |
Beaver Lake Center |
$ 3 / child |
E C F E www. isd622. org / ecfe