District 196 Community Education

Parents With Children Ages Birth Through Prekindergarten Separating Children’s brains are changing every day and it can be hard to keep up with all the new behaviors that can push our buttons. You will learn how brain state affects how we as parents approach our children’s behavior. Conflict can be an opportunity to teach and learn. This class will explore the two parts of discipline: the health of the relationship and the skill set involved. You will walk away with new insights about your child and yourself as well as strategies to try immediately.

Parents With Children Ages Birth-6 Years Separating Fathers of all types have an important relationship with their children that is instrumental in their development. Join together in a community of men to learn, share and play while building a support system rooted in fatherhood. This group will focus on quality time with our kids, including gym time. Relaxed discussions about parenting and what it means to be a dad are included. Bring your experiences as a father, or father figure, to share with the group and take home new tips and ideas from both other dads and our parenting educator. Your children will make new friends and learn skills with the guidance of our early childhood teachers.

Para padres con niños desde el nacimiento hasta el preescolar Separación ¡Esta clase de ECFE está dirigida principalmente a familias hispanohablantes! Invitamos a los padres y a las personas que están al cuidado de bebés recién nacidos hasta niños que van a kínder, para compartir tiempo de calidad mientras juegan, aprenden y crecen juntos. Para los niños, se ofrecerán actividades divertidas como pintura, juegos sensoriales y tiempo en el gimnasio o al aire libre. A lo largo de la clase, los adultos participarán en temas de conversación acerca del desarrollo infantil, rutinas diarias y otros temas de interés enfocados en el bienestar de los niños y la importancia de su rol como cuidadores. Esta clase será impartida en inglés con el apoyo de una intérprete en español.

One-Time Event for parents with children ages birth through prekindergarten. Pop in to play with your little ones and our ECFE staff. Dress up for dramatic play. Explore the wonders of math, science and senses while you squish, squeeze and create with play dough. Dump, pour, mash and mix in the sensory table. Become a little artist at the easel. Run, jump, climb and learn through movement in our gym. Expand language skills at story and circle time. Register weekly to attend. *** PLEASE NOTE THE DATE YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR *** This registration is only for ONE SESSION (one specific date). Come back weekly to register for the next session.

Parents With Children Ages Birth-6 Years Separating This class is for anyone who has ever struggled with the challenge of parenting. Based on the book Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy, this class serves as a practical guide to raising resilient, emotionally healthy kids. It is also a supportive resource for overwhelmed parents who need more compassion and less stress. You will learn practical strategies for parenting in a way that feels good.

Grandparents With Children Ages Birth through Prekindergarten Separating Join other grandparents to engage in conversations on topics related to the unique joys and challenges of grand-parenting. Grown-ups will have time for discovering new activities to engage their little ones, as well as time to share stories, strategies and suggestions with other grand-carers. Young children will experience the joy of being, learning and growing together in a group, with the security that comes from attending with their beloved caregiver.

Parents With Children Ages Birth Through Prekindergarten Separating Come together in a supportive environment that celebrates the unique joys and challenges of parenting multiple ages. This class offers playful learning for children and meaningful connection for adults. While children explore sensory play and early social experiences, parents and caregivers participate in group discussions guided by a licensed parent educator. Each session is shaped by the interests and needs of the group, including sleep routines, sibling relationships, picky eating, emotional development or screen time strategies. Whether you’re parenting a baby, toddler or preschooler, this class creates space for real conversations, shared wisdom and family growth.

Parents With Children Ages Birth through Prekindergarten. Separating Explore different parenting styles and how they show up in everyday family life, especially in a world full of parenting advice and social media influence. In this class, parents and caregivers will reflect on their own approach to guidance, learn what research says about parenting styles and practice simple strategies for setting loving limits and building strong connections. Through discussion, shared experiences and practical tools, families will gain confidence in their own parenting style that fits their child, their values and real life.

Parents with Children Ages Birth- 6 Years Separating Explore different parenting styles and how they show up in everyday family life, especially in a world full of parenting advice and social media influence. In this class, parents and caregivers will reflect on their own approach to guidance, learn what research says about parenting styles and practice simple strategies for setting loving limits and building strong connections. Through discussion, shared experiences and practical tools, families will gain confidence in their own parenting style that fits their child, their values and real life.

Parents With Children Ages 3-Prekindergarten. Prekindergarten Siblings Welcome Separating Children will learn and discover through a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) lens to build 21st century skills. Bring your curious children to this class as we explore how science and math can be just right for preschoolers. We will do some fun, easy and developmentally appropriate experiments that will foster curiosity, develop problem solvers and give kids an “I did it” feeling. In the parent room, we will look at ways to encourage our children’s interest in STEM activities, as well as other parenting topics. Please register all prekindergarten children who will be attending class.

Parents With Toddlers Ages 12-35 Months. Prekindergarten Siblings Welcome Non-Separating Our newest offering for parents/caregivers of one and two year olds explores the many ways connections, co-regulation, and responsiveness shape a child’s developing brain and fosters resilience in the earliest years. This class blends science, reflection, and real life parenting to help families feel more confident, supported, and grounded in their role as their child’s safe base.

Parents With Children Ages Birth-6 Years Separating Parenting is a journey best navigated together! This class is designed for parents, couples and co-caregivers—whether you’re raising children with a spouse, significant other, grandparents, childcare providers or other family members. Learn how to build a unified approach to parenting that fosters strong relationships and positive outcomes for your children. Topics will include common barriers, communication, parenting styles, adult relationships and child development. Whether you’re starting a family, navigating new challenges or seeking fresh ideas, this class provides the tools to work together as a strong, supportive team. Children will learn how to work together through social experiences in our early childhood classroom.

Parents With Toddlers Ages 12-24 Months. Prekindergarten Siblings Welcome. Separating If your one-year-old is ready for a little more time apart from you, try our separating class. We will work to meet the individual needs of each child as the parents move to a separate room for discussion. Please register all prekindergarten children who will be attending class.

Parents With Children Ages 3-Prekindergarten. Prekindergarten Siblings Welcome. Separating This class, specially focused on ages three, four and five, covers a variety of parenting topics to offer you and your children a super time together. The parent group will decide which topics to discuss, such as self-esteem, discipline and power struggles. Preschoolers will enjoy doing new things and meeting new friends. Please register all prekindergarten children who will be attending class.

Parents with Children Age Three Years. Prekindergarten Siblings welcome. Separating Three-year-olds are bursting with energy and enthusiasm for learning. It is a time of physical, emotional and intellectual change. Connect with other parents of threes to discuss their curious questions, power struggles, emotions and bursts of language. Friendships are a focus for this age, and they will practice social skills under the guidance of our early childhood staff. Please register all prekindergarten children who will be attending class.

Parents With Children Ages Birth through Prekindergarten. Separating "Why?" "WHY?" "WHY??" Parents everywhere can speak to the insatiable curiosity of children. As children grow, they will naturally have questions about themselves and their world, including tough topics that parents are not always sure how to handle. Topics may include sexuality, race, gender, differing abilities, poverty, grief, loss and violence in the media. Build your capacity and confidence to have developmentally appropriate conversations with your children in this supportive and research-driven class.

Parents with Children Ages 3-Prekindergarten. Prekindergarten Siblings Welcome. Separating In this outdoor class, parents and children will interact with the natural environment and experience all the benefits of the great outdoors. A growing body of research links our mental, physical and spiritual health directly to our association with nature. Our backyard has woods to play in, a rock river, grass and hills to run and roll, an outdoor easel and xylophones and a spacious playground. We will go on at least two local field trips to discover our community’s natural spaces. Common parenting topics of the group’s choosing will also be explored in the parent group. Please register all prekindergarten children who will be attending class. This class will primarily be held outside.

Parents with Children Ages Birth-6 Years Separating In this outdoor class, parents and children will interact with the natural environment and experience all the benefits of the great outdoors. A growing body of research links our mental, physical and spiritual health directly to our association with nature. Our backyard has woods to play in, a rock river, grass and hills to run and roll, an outdoor easel and xylophones and a spacious playground. We will go on at least two local field trips to discover our community’s natural spaces. Common parenting topics of the group’s choosing will also be explored in the parent group. Please register all prekindergarten children who will be attending class. This class will primarily be held outside.