Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

Welcome Baby (Birth 0-15 months by 1/1/2023) Non-Separating Discover the remarkable developmental capacity of your ever-changing baby. Explore with other parents of infants, ground-breaking research, common experiences, and research based parenting advice. This class promotes baby's development and strengthens the relationship between you and baby. Sibling care is available for an additional fee. Registration required.

World of Ones (12-24 months by 9/1/2023) Gradually Separating One is fun! One year olds are joyful, have strong opinions and are ON THE MOVE! Discover ways to enjoy this complex stage of development and begin thoughtfully setting household and safety limits with your strong minded one year old. Sibling care is available for an additional fee. This is a gradually-separating class. 2208-W24 - World of Ones, 12-24 months by 1/4/24

World of Older Toddlers (18-24 Months by 9/1/2023) Welcome to the world of big feelings! This exciting stage of development is full of emerging independence, communication, thinking and motor skills. Explore research-based parenting approaches to common challenges of this age while also fully experiencing the sheer delight of living with an older toddler. Sibling care is available for an additional fee. This is a separating class.

World of Ones and Twos (12-30 months by 9/1/2023) Gradually Separating Welcome to the world of big feelings! This exciting stage of development is full of emerging independence, communication, thinking and motor skills. Explore research-based parenting approaches to common challenges of this age while also fully experiencing the sheer delight of living with an older toddler. This is a gradually-separating class.

World of Twos (24-36 months by 9/1/2023) Separating These years are full of exploration, discovery and learning! Join other parents/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 for an additional fee. This is a separating class.

World of Twos and Threes (Older 2, younger 3 years old by 9/1/2023) 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 for an additional fee. This is a separating class.

World of Threes (3 years old by 9/1/2023) Learning to make friends, communicate feelings and needs, and hands-on investigation is the world of a three year old. Explore the developmental needs of "becoming" a preschooler and the growing strategies to assist a child's growth and learning. Sibling care is available for an additional fee. This is a separating class.

Family Fun Nights - New this year! Join us the second Tuesday of the month for Family Fun Nights. No separate parent education. The best evening activity is spending quality time with your preschooler and these events fit the bill. You'll find engaging activities for your child, connection with other families, information about child development, and much more. Sign up for one or all the monthly Family Fun Nights. We hope to see you there! 10/10/23 - Pint-Sized Picassos: Every child is an artist! Come and try your hand at different art projects and a community art piece. Explore instruments, music, and dance with your child. Get your little one up on stage and let them shine. Join us as we learn about the arts and explore different ways to express our creativity. 11/14/23 - Little Einstein’s Makerspace: Is your child a builder, puzzler, problem solver? Come and create at our Little Einstein’s Makerspace. You and your child will have the opportunity to explore different STEM activities where your child will begin to explore science, technology, engineering, and math. 1/9/24 - Love to Dance Luau: Join us for a fun community building event. We'll play some games, make a project to take home, and let loose on the dance floor! This one’s lots of fun for littles (and grown-ups) who love to move and groove. 2/13/24 - Book Bonanza: Reading with your child is the most important thing you can do to prepare them for future learning. Come explore different ways to engage your child and their love of reading. We'll have dozens of great books on display for you to explore with your child as well as art projects, games, a read aloud, and more! 3/12/23 - Inside Out: Ever wonder what’s going on in your child’s brain when they're having big emotions? Join us to learn about our emotions and talk about our brains! You'll learn about the parts of your brain, what it looks like when you're feeling different emotions, and practice techniques to calm your body. This is one kids (and parents) won’t want to miss. 4/9/24 - Preschool Olympics: Ready to get some wiggles out? You'll have fun doing so at our preschool Olympics. Whether it’s pool noodle javelin throwing, pom pom hockey, or just playing on the playground, this night is a great way to let your little one move! 5/14/24 - Nature at Night: The best time to explore nature is any time! Join us with your little one for an evening of nature based play and learning. Make some nature based art, play games to learn more about bugs and weather, and enjoy a scavenger hunt with your little one. If you love to be outside, this one’s for you!

Lunch & Learn (Adult Only) Pre-k - Third Grade This is a unique, extended learning parent education class that explores a variety of parenting topics and addresses optimal parenting practices to support children's growth and development beyond toddlerhood. Pack a lunch for yourself and join in the parent educator facilitated group discussion. Sibling care is available for an additional fee. Registration required.

Self Care for Guardian/Parents (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 better care for your children. Our time together recognizes that deepening learning and self-awareness is sometimes challenging--but always worth it! Please contact Sheila Bauer with specific questions: bauers@district112.org. Sibling care is available for an additional fee. Registration required.