2017-2018 ECFE Class Descriptions
2017-2018 ECFE Class Descriptions
Hot Topics
( For children birth – 5 years old ) We all want the best for our children and we also want to give the best of ourselves to our children . This can be difficult in our fast-paced world . In this 6-week class , you will join other parents in discussing the hot topics in life . This could range from limiting screen time to managing emotions , power struggles or even bedtime rituals . Child care is provided . Parents meet with a parent educator for the entire duration of class .
Course # |
Day / Time |
Location |
Fee |
108 |
Wed , Sep 20 – Oct 25 , 2017 1 – 2 pm |
Gladstone Center |
$ 30 |
108 |
Wed , Feb 14 – Mar 21 , 2018 1 – 2 pm |
Gladstone Center |
$ 30 |
Beautiful Babies to Fabulous Fours
( For children birth - 4 years , before kindergarten ) Join other families with children birth to four and spend time together participating in age appropriate activities . You will separate from your children for parent discussion of child development , sibling rivalry and the effects of media on children .
Course # |
Day / Time |
Location |
Fee Scale |
102 |
Tues , 9:30 – 11:30 am |
Gladstone Center |
A |
104 |
Tues , 6:00 – 7:30 pm |
Gladstone Center |
B |
210 |
Wed , 6:00 – 7:30 pm |
Beaver Lake Center |
B |
212 |
Thurs , 9:30 – 11:30 am |
Beaver Lake Center |
A |
Parenting Across Cultures ECFE / ELL Birth – 5
( For children birth - 5 years , before kindergarten ) This multi-age class meets two days per week and is for families wanting to practice English . You and your children birth-five attend together to improve your English language skills through conversation , learning activities , and more .
ELL
Course # |
Day / Time |
Location |
Fee Scale |
208 |
Tues / Thurs , 12:45 – 3:15 pm |
Beaver Lake Center |
C |
Español / Spanish Speaking Families Clase para niños de edades variadas entre 0 y 5 años
( antes de entrar al kinder ) En esta clase los niños harán actividades educativas con usted , y se socializarán con otros niños . Luego usted participará en una conversación ( en español ) que se trata del desarollo y la educación de los niños .
Course # |
Day / Time |
Location |
Fee Scale |
200 |
Mon / Wed , 9:15 – 11:45 am |
Beaver Lake Center |
C |
Nature Family Fun
( For children birth - 5 years , before kindergarten ) Make nature discoveries together and meet new friends ! This class is offered at the Maplewood Nature Center in collaboration with Early Childhood Family Education ( ECFE ) staff . Parents stay with their child ( ren ) during the entire class . Fee is $ 5 per child per class . Pre-registration is required . Check www . isd622 . org / ecfe for Nature Family Fun class listings .
Course # |
Day / Time |
Theme |
MNC-1 |
Sat , Sept 23 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Squirrels and Acorns |
MNC-2 |
Sat , Oct 14 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Wooly Bears : What ’ s Under a Log ? |
MNC-3 |
Sat , Nov 18 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Wiggly Snake , Slippery Salamander |
MNC-4 |
Sat , Feb 24 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Owl Hoot-Along |
MNC-5 |
Sat , Mar 17 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Maple Sap into Syrup |
MNC-6 |
Sat , Apr 14 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Spring Pond Creatures |
Pop-In and Play
( For children birth - 5 years , before kindergarten ) Parents and children have an opportunity to learn and play in the ECFE classroom and gym with new activities each week . Parents , grandparents , guardians , or caretakers and their children are welcome . Fee is $ 3 per child , paid at the door each visit .
Course # Day / Time Location Fee Scale
Pop-In |
Fri , 10:30 – 12:00 pm |
Gladstone Center |
$ 3 / child |
Pop-In |
Sat , 9:30 – 11:00 am |
Beaver Lake Center |
$ 3 / child |
E C F E www . isd622 . org / ecfe