South Washington County Schools Community Educationhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-29T08:28:36-05:00Preschool Tourhttp://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/23541/ws-2024—1/preschool-tour2024-01-26T00:00:00-06:00<h2 style="margin-left: 20px;">Preschool Tour</h2><p>We invite you to learn more about our preschool program by attending a tour. A short presentation will be made about our preschool programs. You will also be able to ask questions and be provided with take home information. Following the presentation you will receive a tour of one of our classrooms.</p><p><strong>District Program Center 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.</strong></p><p><strong>8400 E. Point Douglas Rd. S., Cottage Grove, MN</strong></p><ul>
<li>February 14, 2024 <strong></strong>
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<li>March 13, 2024</li>
<li>April 10, 2024 </li>
<li>May 8, 2024</li>
</ul><p><strong>Liberty Ridge Site ll 2:30-3:30 p.m.</strong></p><p><strong>11283 Eagle View Blvd., Woodbury, MN </strong></p><ul>
<li>February 26, 2024 <strong></strong>
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<li>March 25, 2024</li>
<li>April 15, 2024</li>
<li>May 20, 2024</li>
</ul><p><strong></strong></p>Music & Movement (LR)http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/23073/ws-2024—1/music-movement-lr2023-11-27T00:00:00-06:00<h3></h3><h2><strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 80, 77);">Music & Movement</span></strong></h2><p>Movement is crucial to young children's development. This class provides a time for parents to participate in movement activities with their children while discovering the connection of movement to young children's learning. You will also gain fun ideas for supporting your child's active learning and physical health. <strong>This is a separating class.</strong></p><p>LRW705-2; 16-30 mos; 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Tuesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p><strong></strong></p>Messy Art (LR)http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/23071/ws-2024—1/messy-art-lr2023-11-27T00:00:00-06:00<h3><span style="color: rgb(149, 55, 52);"></span></h3><h3><span style="color: rgb(192, 80, 77);">Messy Art</span></h3><h5>Dress for mess and artistic success! Young children are free to smear, squeeze, splatter and otherwise explore artistic possibilities in our sensory tables, writing tables and giant paper painting fun. Storybook sharing inspires new ideas and creativity as children work with a variety of materials. Parenting topic sessions will include the emphasis on the art process as well as parenting topics selected by the group. Get ready for a messy good time! This is a separating class.</h5><p style="margin-left: 20px;">LRW709-3E; 2.5-5 yrs: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">LRW710-5; 2.5-5 yrs: 9:00 - 11:00 am Fridays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 </p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"></p>STEM (LR)http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/23075/ws-2024—1/stem-lr2023-11-27T00:00:00-06:00<h2><span style="color: rgb(54, 96, 146);"><span style="color: rgb(192, 80, 77);">STEM for Preschoolers</span></span></h2><h5>Our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) class will provide fun hands on activities that foster children's sense of curiosity about the natural world around them. This is a separating class.</h5><h5></h5><p style="margin-left: 40px;">LRW712-1E; 3-5 years; 6:00-7:30 pm; Mondays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p>Toddlers & Twos (DP, LR)http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/23076/ws-2024—1/toddlers-twos-dp-lr2023-11-27T00:00:00-06:00<h3></h3><h2>
<strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 80, 77);">Toddle</span></strong><strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 80, 77);">rs and Twos</span></strong>
</h2><p>Toddlers and twos are on the move and gaining independence as they explore the world around them. Early Childhood teachers will provide age specific and fun learning activities just for toddlers/twos. Parent education includes information about temperament, gaining cooperation, toilet learning, and other topics related to this stage of development. <strong>This is a separating class.</strong><strong></strong></p><p>DPW101-2E; 16-36 mos; 5:30 - 7:00 pm Tuesdays at District Program Center</p><p>DPW102-5; 12-24 mos; 8:45 - 10:15 am Fridays at District Program Center</p><p>DPW201-5; 24-36 mos; 10:45 - 12:15 pm Fridays at District Program Center</p><p>LRW104-2;12-24 mos; 8:30 - 10:00 am Tuesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p>LRW105-3; 16-36 mos; 8:30 - 10:00 am Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 </p><p>LRW202-4; 24-36 mos; 9:00 - 11:00 am Thursdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p>LRW106-4; 16-30 mos; 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Thursdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p>LRW204-5; 24-36 mos 9:00 - 10:30 am Fridays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p><strong></strong></p>Birth-5yrs (DP, LR)http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/23062/ws-2024—1/birth-5yrs-dp-lr2023-11-27T00:00:00-06:00<h3>
<strong><span style="color: rgb(63, 49, 81);"><span style="color: rgb(192, 80, 77);">Birth to Five</span></span></strong> </h3><p><strong></strong> Multi-age classes bring children between the ages of birth-5 years together in a class to learn and play. This class provides the opportunity for siblings to attend the same class together. A range of parenting topics and activities especially designed for all levels of learning can be expected. <strong>This is a separating class.</strong></p><p>DPW501-1; Birth-5 years; 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Mondays at District Program Center</p><p>DPW502-4E; Birth-5 years; 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Thursdays at District Program Center</p><p>LRW503-1; Birth-5 years; 8:30 - 10:00 am Mondays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p>LRW504-1; Birth-5 years; 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Mondays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p>LRW506-2; Birth-5 years; 8:30 - 10:00 am Tuesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p>LRW507-2; Birth-5 years; 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Tuesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p>LRW508-3; Birth-5 years; 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p>LRW509-3E; Birth-5 years; 6:00 - 7:30 pm Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p>LRW510-4; Birth-5 years; 8:30 - 10:00 am Thursdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p>Just Grandma/Grandpa & Me (LR)http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/23070/ws-2024—1/just-grandma-grandpa-me-lr2023-11-27T00:00:00-06:00<h3><strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 80, 77);">Just Grandma/Grandpa and Me</span></strong></h3><h5>This class provides a great opportunity for grandparents to interact with their grandchildren in a fun learning environment. Grandparents will also gain ideas for take-home play and meet other grandparents in the community. This is a non-separating class.</h5><h5 style="margin-left: 20px;">LRW704-2; Birth-5 years; 8:30-10:00 am Tuesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</h5>Birth-8 Years (LR)http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/23063/ws-2024—1/birth-8-years-lr2023-11-27T00:00:00-06:00<h3>Birth to 8 Years <br><strong></strong>
</h3><p><strong>Separating Class</strong></p><p><strong></strong> Do you have children who are ECFE ages and school age children, too? This multi-age class provides an opportunity to bring your young elementary student(s) with your preschool children to engage in fun educational activities for all. A range of parenting discussion topics can be expected.</p><p>LRW711-1E; Birth-8 years; 6:00-7:30 pm Mondays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p>
<em><br></em></p>Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You want to Be - Parent Discussion Book Series (LR)http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/23066/ws-2024—1/good-inside-a-guide-to-becoming-the-parent-you-want-to-be-parent-discussion-book-series-lr2023-11-27T00:00:00-06:00<h3></h3><h2><strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 80, 77);">Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be - Parent Discussion Book Series</span></strong></h2><p>This spring, we're diving deep on a different approach to discipline in our book study. We'll explore Dr. Becky Kennedy's groundbreaking approach for parenting in a way that feels good with <u>Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be.</u> In this class we'll read and discuss these ideas together, and support one another in becoming the parents we want to be. These discussions will be facilitated by an ECFE licensed parent educator. Each participant will be provided with a copy of the book on the first day of class. <strong style="background-color: initial;">Children will be provided with a sibling care experience while parents attend the 2-hour book discussion.</strong></p><p>LRW715-3; 2.5-5 yrs; 9:00 - 11:00 am Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 </p><p><strong></strong></p>ECFE 2.0 (LR)http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/23067/ws-2024—1/ecfe-2-0-lr2023-11-27T00:00:00-06:00<h3>ECFE 2.0 </h3><p><strong></strong>If you are a veteran ECFE parent, this class may be for you! Discussions are centered on information that goes beyond the traditional. <strong>This is a separating class.</strong></p><p>LRW511-4; Birth-5 years; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Thursdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p>
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<strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 80, 77);">Babies, Babies, Babies - Non-Separating Classes</span></strong> </h3><p> <em><strong></strong></em></p><p> In this class you will connect with other new parents, ask questions and share ideas related to adjusting to a new baby, feeding, sleeping and more. Share the joy of experiencing milestones as your babies grow together throughout this full semester class. This class is non-separating.</p><p><em><strong></strong></em><b style="font-style: italic;">A child must fit within the age range specified for the class on the first day of class. </b>For example, a child enrolling in a toddler class (12-24 mos) must be no younger than 12 months and no older than 24 months on the first day of class.</p><p>DPW001-2E; B - 12 mo: 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm Tuesdays at District Program Center</p><p>LRW002-3; 3 - 12 mo: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 </p>Sensory Play for Everyday (LR)http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/23074/ws-2024—1/sensory-play-for-everyday-lr2023-11-27T00:00:00-06:00<h3><strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 80, 77);">Sensory Play for Every Day</span></strong></h3><p><strong></strong>The class will provide you with fun sensory activities to explore in class with your child and ideas for sensory fun at home. You will also be provided with information related to your child’s development and the importance of sensory experience for young children. T<strong>his is a separating class.</strong></p><p>LRW708-3; 12-30 mos; 8:30-10:00 am Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p><p>LRW714-4; 16 mos-5 yrs; 8:30-10:00 am Thursdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2</p>Young Parents (DP)http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/22482/fall-2023—1/young-parents-dp2023-06-05T00:00:00-05:00<h2>
<strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 80, 77);">Young Parents - parents up to age 24</span></strong>
</h2><p><strong>Free, registration required</strong></p><p><strong>2x per month</strong></p><p>Join us for dinner and discussion with other young parents in our community. This class will provide parent/child learning activities, early childhood education for your child and support and connection for parents. For more information, please call 425-6636. Upon registration, an ECFE teacher will connect with you and provide you with schedule and class information.</p><p>DP716-4E; Birth - 5 yrs; 5:30 - 7:30 pm Thursdays at the District Program Center</p>ECFE Friends (DP, LR)http://sowashco.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/22472/fall-2023—1/ecfe-friends-dp-lr2023-06-05T00:00:00-05:00<h3><strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 80, 77);">ECFE Friends Preschool Transition Class</span></strong></h3><p>Use monthly fee schedule</p><p>31-36 months - ages listed are as of September 1, 2023</p><p> Facilitated by a licensed early childhood teacher and a licensed parent educator, this class is a supportive transitional experience for young preschoolers. The first semester provides a parent/child once per week class with parent discussion. Second semester provides an additional child only day and then become a 2-day per week experience.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LR206-1; Parent/Child Mondays 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Liberty Ridge Site 2 *child only Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 a.m. (added in Feb)</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong></strong>DP205-2; Parent/Child Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. at District Program Center *child only Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. (added in Feb) </span><span style="background-color: initial;"> </span><span style="background-color: initial;"> </span></p><p><em><strong></strong></em></p><p><em><strong>*The child only day begins second semester - Feb, 2024</strong></em></p>