District 196 Community Education

Parents With Children Ages Birth Through Prekindergarten Separating Parents will choose the discussion topics for this class. Everything you want to know and were afraid to ask, including common and unique questions about being a parent. Some topics may include language and communication, parenting as a team, siblings, social skills, conflict and life balance. The class will be built by participants, designed around the group’s interest and children’s needs. The early childhood room is designed for children to play, explore and try out new skills.

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.

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.

Parents With Children Ages Birth Through Prekindergarten Separating Are you looking to enrich your child's development through the power of play? In an age where screen use dominates, daily schedules are hectic, and families are overwhelmed, play might be getting lost. In this class, we’ll explore strategies for prioritizing play in families. Research shows that children who have dedicated time for unstructured, child-directed play experience positive social and academic outcomes. Join us and take the first step towards making play a central part of your child's learning journey.

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 and discover how a deeper self-understanding can help you build a more effective and enjoyable relationship with your child. Making sense of your childhood experiences has a profound effect on how you parent your own children. Connecting with other parents will provide an opportunity to reflect, keep what works, and to consider new parenting approaches. This class is based on the book Parenting from the Inside Out by Daniel Siegel and Mary Hartzell. The early childhood room is designed for children to play, explore and try out new skills.

Parents With Children Ages Birth through Prekindergarten Separating Looking for peace between your children? Join us as we discuss how to become a peaceful parent to support and teach your children how to reduce sibling rivalry, build relationship skills with each other and fight less. Our discussions will be based on Laura Markham’s Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings. Reading the book is not required for this class, but you may do so to enhance our discussion time. Children will enjoy the social experiences with others exploring our early childhood classroom.

Parents With Children Ages Birth Through Prekindergarten Separating When you are parenting multiples, life is a grand adventure with joys and challenges that can make you feel like you are just surviving day to day. This ECFE experience is designed with your family in mind. You’ll thrive when you have time with other parents to discuss topics related to bringing up multiples with confidence. Your children will explore, discover and meet friends in an environment with experienced teachers to help.

Parents with Children Ages 3-5 Years. 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.