Early Childhood Family Education ( ECFE )
Why ECFE ?
• ECFE builds on family strengths and supports families in their efforts to raise their infants , toddlers and preschool aged children .
• Classes strengthen family relationship and provide information and resources to parents .
• Families attend classes together to experience learning in a safe environment to prepare for preschool , kindergarten and the future .
• Classes are taught by licensed parent educators , licensed teachers and qualified teaching assistants .
• ECFE strives to build a strong partnership between home and school .
1 . Parent- Child Time
Parents and their children enjoy time together exploring planned learning activities prepared by a licensed early childhood teacher . They discover new ideas , songs , games and activities that can be repeated at home .
2 . CHILD ACTIVITY TIME
Children join a licensed early childhood teacher in learning activities and practicing social skills while parents are involved in a discussion group . Children enjoy art , stories , music , movement and more .
3 . PARENT DISCUSSION TIME
While children take part in activity time , parents meet in a group facilitated by a licensed parent educator , make connections , share information , ideas , and experiences related to child development and parenting .
2023-24 ECFE PARENT-CHILD CLASSES District Education Center
Babies Drop-in & Play - FREE
Toddlers Drop-in Playdates - FREE
Mix-it-up - evening classes Mahtomedi Minis - classes
Birth-12 months
36 months and younger
12-30 months by 9 / 1 / 2023
Check out these ECFE class details and register for 2023-24 here : mahtomedi . ce . eleyo . com
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Lil Zephs - classes
Young Explorers - classes
For students who are registered for an ECFE class with a parent or caregiver and want a second session separating from caregivers .
24-42 months by 9 / 1 / 2023
30 months by 9 / 1 / 23
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