Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

Join us for any or all classes! Eastern Carver County Schools' very own Parent Educator, Lisa Weir and host of the "Mom Psych" podcast will be teaching evening Parent Education sessions each month on a variety of relevant parenting topics. Lisa brings a wealth of experience , research-based information and best parenting practices to life in a fun, relaxed, judgment free environment. The time will fly! All sessions are appropriate for parents and caregivers of children ages 3-10 years. Register for as many sessions as you prefer. Sign-up early as space is limited! January 31, 6-7:30pm Raising Responsible, Life-Ready Adults: In this session we will discover research-based parenting practices, from How To Raise An Adult, by Dr. Julie Lythcott-Haims that cultivate responsibility and prepares kids for a successful transition to adulthood. The process of becoming life ready begins in elementary school and continues through adolescence. February 28, 6-7:30pm Fostering a Growth Mindset and Learning to Persist Despite Challenges: In this session we will explore the research of Dr. Carol Dweck, author of Mindsets. Her research has shown that kids who demonstrate a GROWTH MINDSET are more likely to work hard on a task, project or interest which increases their odds of success in life. Parents have significant influence when it comes to shaping their children's mindset. We'll discuss several parenting strategies to support the development of a GROWTH MINDSET. April 25, 6-7:30pm Coping With Worries and Anxiety: Helping Kids Lower The Volume on Their Worries. In this session we will share several strategies from Tamar Chansky's book, Freeing Your Child From Anxiety, and her website: Worry Wise Kids. If you have a child who has many worries and fears, you will come away with many new tools for supporting your child and perhaps yourself.

Welcome Baby (Birth 0-12 months by 9/1) Non-Separating Discover the amazing capacity of baby. Adult discussion allows time for all those questions you have about life with an incredible and ever-changing baby. Every phase of this class is intended to promote baby's development and to build the bond between you and baby. Sibling Care is available. Registration is required.

Welcome Baby is a Non-Separating class for 0-12 months as of 7/1/2023 Discover the amazing capacity of your baby. Parent discussion with a licensed parent educator allows for all those questions you have about life with your incredible and ever changing baby. This is a non-separating class. Sibling care is not available for summer ECFE courses.

1st DownTots is a development program for kids ages 3-5 years old that uses a variety of fun games to engage kids while teaching the sport of football and developing fundamental skills. The goal is to build fitness, muscle coordination, football fundamentals and create a love of the game. We do not do any tackling or blocking at this level. Parent help is expected during class when needed, thank you!

Convinced that you have 2-left feet and that dancing is not meant for you? Or, someone you know? But still...it would be helpful to know a few steps. Just in case... Geared to beginners and guided by a dance champion. Learn fun moves & simple tips to ease you into the joy of dancing together. You'll be out on the dance floor in no time! Couples only please.

3D Printing is here to stay! This class is for students who have no or limited experience with 3D Printing. Students will be learning the ropes of 3D modeling and printing. They will use 3D pens to understand printing in plastic and use CAD software (computer-aided design) to design parts for their robot to be 3D printed. By the end of the week they will 2 dc-powered robots - a sketchbot and a drive bot. A few things to remember when arriving for camp: • Please do not park in the Bus/Fire Lane along the curb at the Family Learning Center when dropping off/picking up from camp. • Our school buildings are secure. Please pick up and drop off from the Main Entrance at the Family Learning Center. • Most times instructors must go directly to another location after class and are unable to stay late. Please make arrangements to have your child picked up at class end time.

3D Printing and Minecraft are 2 of the most exciting things around. This class is for students who have no or limited experience with 3D Printing. Students will be learning the ropes of 3D modeling and printing. They will use 3D pens to understand printing in plastic and learn to use CAD software (computer-aided design) to design some basic Minecraft creations. Engineering is incorporated as they are introduced to circuits and by the end of the week will bring home a working minecraft ore lamp. To allow everyone to print their creations, items may have to be scaled down to allow printing during class time. A few things to remember when arriving for camp: • Please do not park in the Bus/Fire Lane along the curb at the Family Learning Center when dropping off/picking up from camp. • Our school buildings are secure. Please pick up and drop off from the Main Entrance at the Family Learning Center. • Most times instructors must go directly to another location after class and are unable to stay late. Please make arrangements to have your child picked up at class end time.

Be a part of this unique and challenging experience. Enjoy making music with other top musicians from the ECCS middle school bands. Fun music will be selected and members will learn the fun that comes from producing a quality musical performance. Our middle school honor band is available for students who have received an invitation from their band director. Concert: Tuesday, June 6, 7pm at Chaska HS

Be a part of this unique and challenging experience. Enjoy making music with other top musicians from the ECCS middle school bands. Fun music will be selected and members will learn the fun that comes from producing a quality musical performance. Our middle school honor band is available for students who have received an invitation from their band director. Elementary School Tour: May 28 Performance: June 6, 7pm Chaska HS

**Please read before registering for this virtual class: Your student's district Chromebook will not work for this virtual class. You will need to have access to a personal laptop or desk top computer (with camera and microphone) to participate in the virtual option. During the next few months, many of our juniors and seniors will take their ACT College Entrance Test. To help students prepare for this test, Advantage Educational Programs, in cooperation with Eastern Carver County Community Education, will offer their ACT prep courses to students from all high schools in Eastern Carver County. Are you uneasy about your test-taking skills or unsatisfied with previous ACT results? This may be the course for you. For more information, go to www.AdvantagePrep.net or call 612-222-5108. Internet connection and a computer or tablet is required.

**Please read before registering for this virtual class: Your student's district Chromebook will not work for this virtual class. You will need to have access to a personal laptop or desk top computer (with camera and microphone) to participate in the virtual option. Virtual classroom meets for three hours, one day each week, for four weeks and is taught live, via zoom, by an Advantage instructor who provides instruction and interaction with the students. Internet connection and access to a computer or laptop is required. Class recordings are available for students who need to make up any missed classes. For more information, go to www.AdvantagePrep.net or call 612-222-5108. Internet connection and a computer or tablet is required.

Here's a facelift you can do at home. Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method that works with the energy that flows through your body. Stimulating facial acupressure points can help erase years from your face naturally, bring a healthy glow to your skin, decrease headaches, relieve eye strain, soothe nerves, and increase relaxation. Learn how to make your skin as healthy as possible from the inside out.

Acupressure is an ancient healing art that can offer great relief, with no side effects, from symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, bloating, headaches, irritability, nausea, insomnia, anxiety and even weight gain. Learn which points balance hormone levels naturally, including thyroid hormones. Acupressure is a wonderful self-help tool that will help you feel your best. We will discuss breathing techniques, nutritional musts and more.

Acupressure is an Eastern healing technique that involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow through pathways called meridians. When the points that regulate metabolism, digestion and thyroid function are blocked or out of balance, losing weight will seem like an impossible task. In this workshop, you will learn the main pressure points that help strengthen thyroid function, boost metabolism, control appetite, decrease food cravings, reduce stress eating and strengthen the entire digestive system.

Acupressure is an ancient healing art and self-help tool. It can offer great relief with no side effects and help you feel your best. Along with the specific points to help relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, irritability and even weight gain. Learn the Nine Master Pressure points which are the most helpful and frequently prescribed to help assist every system in your body.

Do you have future aspirations for traveling to a Spanish speaking country? If so, this is the class for you! Participants learn basic conversation skills to get around a Spanish-speaking country with greater ease. The class will include helpful dialogue, greetings, how to barter at a market and order in a restaurant, and how to ask for simple directions. Each class will include a travel related theme to practice real world Spanish! Like all Futura classes, a dynamic and interactive approach will be used to keep the class fun and exciting! *Applicable to new and returning Spanish conversation participants. *Basic computer experience and the ability to access ZOOM is required.

‘Vamos a Comer y Cocinar’ In this dynamic class, participants will learn useful Spanish vocabulary and conversation components around the food and cooking theme that can be applied to real life settings. Topics will include typical Hispanic dishes, restaurant vocabulary, understanding the market experience, setting the table, cooking from a recipe, and food vocabulary and conversation elements. Start speaking Spanish today! *Some Spanish speaking experience is preferred. *Basic computer experience and the ability to access ZOOM is required.