District 196 Community Education

Parents With Children Ages Birth Through 5 Years 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 5 Years 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 kindergarten. 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.

One-Time Event for parents with children ages birth through kindergarten. 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. We will also spend time in the Backyard, weather permitting. Please dress accordingly. Register weekly to attend.

One-Time Event for parents with children ages birth through 7 Years. 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. Dress for indoor and outdoor play. Register weekly to attend.

Parents With Children Ages Birth through 5 Years Separating We all want to give the best of ourselves to our children, but that can be difficult in our fast-paced world. In this class, you will discover strategies to stay focused on what really matters by being connected, grounded and present. Learn to parent consciously by managing your own emotions and teaching self-regulation to your children. Discover how a stronger connection with your child will help smooth everyday challenges, like getting out the door and bedtime issues, while helping your child build confidence and resilience.

Parents With Children Ages Birth Through 5 Years Separating Adult well-being is key to exploring how the threads of connection build early emotional and social skills. Join a community of learners as we increase our capacity to teach our children the life-long skills to build interdependence. Some topics will include development, temperament, introvert/extrovert, emotions, gaining independence, empathy and self-awareness. A mental health expert will join us as a guest speaker to share resources. Children will practice separating from you as they build trust with our staff. Our early childhood environment provides ample opportunity for social play guided by our experienced staff.

Parents With Children Ages Birth Through 5 Years 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 2-5 Years. 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 children, including siblings, who will be attending class.