Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

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.

World of One's (12-24 Months by 9/1) 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 is available.

World of Older Toddler (18-24 months by 9/1) 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 (2 years by 9/1) 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 is not available for summer ECFE courses.

World of Two's and Three's (Older 2-3 year olds by 9/1) 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.

The best way to spend your evening is spending it with the family, especially the littlest members of the family! Join others for an engaging child interaction and circle time, as well as a parent educator led parenting group discussion on a variety of topics. Sibling Care is NOT available for this class.

Lunch & Learn (Parent/Guardian of Preschoolers through third grade) Adult Only An exploration of child rearing best practices that support the positive growth and development of preschool age children as well as learning how to help them navigate the changes in preschool development. 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.

Movers & Shakers (8-14 months by 9/1) 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.

Self-Care for Guardians/Parents NEW (Adult Only) Would you like to feel calmer and more relaxed as a parent 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 when you take care of yourself-you take better care of your children. Our time together recognizes that deepening learning and self-awareness is sometimes challenging, but always worth it! This class will invite you to see yourself in a kinder and more hopeful way. Please contact Sheila Bauer with specific questions: bauers@district112.org. Sibling care available for Friday class ONLY. Registration is required. Sibling Care is not available for Monday evening class.

Welcome Baby Plus (Birth-16 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 NOT available for this class.