District 196 Community Education

Parents With Children Ages 3, 4 and 5. Separating Class: Siblings Welcome Please register for one class with an alternate choice for your family (not per child) for the lottery. Additional class registration will open after the lottery is completed. 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 children, including siblings, who will be attending class. IN-PERSON: Classes listed as ‘In-Person’ will be held at the Dakota Valley Learning Center. Classes will be held in small groups using social distancing, masking and face shields for staff. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, one adult per family will be invited to participate in an on-site class. Min Age: 2 yr. 10 m

Parents With Children Ages Birth Through 7 Years. Please register for one class with an alternate choice for your family (not per child) for the lottery. Additional class registration will open after the lottery is completed. The body teaches the brain to think. Movement matters because every move develops physical capabilities while building brain connections. Learn ways to stimulate your child’s neural growth through movement and sensory activities. We’ll explore the Kinetic Scale, a visual map of the active learning needs of young children. Easy-to-implement tips and games related to the scale will be practiced in the children’s room. Join us to get moving. HYBRID: Classes listed as 'Hybrid' will include families participating in person with a small group, and families participating at home via Zoom simultaneously with the on-site group. Families will register for, and remain in, the model that they choose for the entire quarter. Additional content will be available online. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, one adult per family will be invited to participate in an on-site class.

Parents with Children Age Three Years. Siblings welcome. Please register for one class with an alternate choice for your family (not per child) for the lottery. Additional class registration will open after the lottery is completed. 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’ll have plenty of time to practice social skills under the guidance of our early childhood staff. Please register ALL children, including siblings, who will be attending class. HYBRID: Classes listed as 'Hybrid' will include families participating in person with a small group, and families participating at home via Zoom simultaneously with the on-site group. Families will register for, and remain in, the model that they choose for the entire quarter. Additional content will be available online. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, one adult per family will be invited to participate in an on-site class.