Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

Welcome Baby (Birth 0-12 months by 9/1/20) 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. Registration is required.

Class for (12-17 Months by 9/1/2019) Gradually Separating Explore the perspective of a young toddler. Discover what motivates and excites them, as well as learning more about why they may become frustrated as they learn about the world around them. Learn how to enhance your life together to be able to enjoy and appreciate this busy age. Sibling care is available, registration is required.

World of One's (12-24 Months by 9/1/19) Gradually Separating Discover the developmental needs of a one year old and explore the world of the young toddler. What excites and drives them? Discover what parents can do to maintain equilibrium in the household amidst the opposing drives of this age. Sibling care available for 2208A & 2208C only. No sibling care available for 2208B. Registration is required.

World of Older Toddler (18-24 months by 9/1/20) Separating Gain a better understanding of your child's desire to become more independent as well as their navigation of ever changing social emotional development. Large thinking, learning and emotional changes encompass this exciting age. Sibling care available. Registration is required.

World of Two's (24-36 months by 9/1/19) Separating These years are full of exploration, discovery and learning! Join other parent/guardians on the journey to better understand this age of increasing cognitive and language development, as well as growing physical development and social-emotional skills. Sibling care available. Registration is required.

World of Two's and Three's (Older 2-3 year olds by 9/1/20) Separating Becoming independent, social, and imaginative describes the world of a two to three year old. Explore the developmental needs of the 'becoming' preschooler and the growing strategies to assist a child's growth and learning. Sibling care is available, registration is required.

Lunch & Learn (Parent/Guardian of Preschoolers-Grade 3) Adult Only An exploration of child rearing best practices that support the positive growth and development of preschool and school age children as well as learning how to help them navigate the changes in preschool development and the social and academic demands of the school experience (school age children.) Pack a lunch for yourself and join in the parent educator facilitated group discussion. If your preschool child/and or younger child/children are not in other programming during this class, they will have lunch and play time in the sibling care classroom. Please make sure to register any children for sibling care that are not already in programming if you need it. Registration is required.

World of the Young Preschooler NEW (Older 2-3½ year olds by 9/1/19) Separating The world of a 2-3½ year old is expanding as their drive for independence increase and their desire for friendship blooms. Children learn to socialize and parents learn about this wild and wonderful age. Sibling care is available, registration is required.

Self-Care for Guardians/Parents NEW (Adult Only) Would you like to feel calmer and more relaxed as a caregiver in order to create a more easy-going relationship with your child? Are you interested in being emotionally supported in a meaningful and powerful way? Join parent educator, Sheila Bauer, in the practice of self-care using mind-body skills like mindfulness and other evidence-based techniques, that are designed to relieve symptoms of stress and trauma. The entire class time is devoted to YOU, because we know that when you take care of yourself--you take better care of your children. (This class can be emotionally intense at times, many call it transformative. Participants will have the opportunity to delve deeper into self-care than they do in a typical parent education class. Please contact Sheila Bauer with questions: bauers@district112.org). Sibling care available.

Movers & Shakers (8-14 months by 9/1/19) Gradually Separating Baby is on the move in so many ways! This stage is full of learning and milestones. Discover ways to support your emerging toddler's overall development and have fun learning and growing together. Sibling care available. Registration required.