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On-site parent/child classes from birth-5 as well as home based services and support.

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Learning through Movement (LR)
Multi-Age

Learning through Movement Multi-age classes bring children between the ages of birth-5 years together in a class to learn and play. In this class we will explore fun sensory and motor activities that support early childhood development. Parents will be provided with information that link brain activity, movement and early learning. This is a separating class. LRW508-1; Birth-5 years; 3:00-4:30 pm Mondays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

Messy Art (LR)
Parent and Child Activities

Messy Art 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 except where noted. LRW709-5; 2.5-5 yrs: 9-10:15 am Fridays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 *Non-separating class LRW708-3E; 2-5 yrs: 6-7:30 pm Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

Maybe - Stages Theatre Company
Field Trips & Special Events

Maybe - Stages Theatre Company Event #: FT3 When: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 10:00 am Where: Stages Theater Co., Hopkins, MN Cost: $20 per person (includes transportation and ticket) Age: All ages Deadline to Register: December 21, 2022 An expansive portrayal of the endless potential in us all! A dance-inspired, original musical about the magical immeasurable possibilities that make up who we are and what we can do. From the award-winning author of What Do You Do with An Idea?, comes the story of everything that makes us unique. In collaboration with Escalate Theatre and Dance Studio. Everyone must have a ticket and an adult must accompany a child. Bus departs from the District Program Center (DPC) at 8:45 am Address: 8400 E. Pt. Douglas Rd. S., Cottage Grove Bus returns to the District Program Center (DPC) at 12:00 pm

New Parent Connection
Infants

ECFE New Parent Connection If you are a new parent in our school community, register and join us! This popular class is facilitated by an ECFE Certified Infant Specialist/Licensed Parent Educator and is a collaboration with Woodwinds Hospital. In this drop-in style class, you will be able to connect with other new parents, ask questions and share ideas related to adjusting to a new baby, feeding, sleeping and more. Registration is required for this free class opportunity unless you have been referred through Woodwinds Hospital. Upon registration, if your class is listed as virtual, our infant specialist will contact you with virtual connection information. Cost $0. Online Format: This course has been transitioned into a virtual class using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here NPC003-2; Birth-3 mo; Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Online NPC412-2; 3-6 mo; Tuesdays 4:15-5:15 p.m. Online LR704-1E; Birth - 9 mo; Mondays 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Liberty Ridge Site 2 **Non-separating class**

ECFE Friends (LR, DP)
Twos

ECFE Friends Preschool Transition Class Use monthly fee schedule 31-36 months -ages listed are as of September 1, 2022 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. LR206-1; Parent/Child Mondays 9-11:00 a.m. at Liberty Ridge Site 2 *child only Wednesdays 9-11:00 a.m. (added in Feb) 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) *The child only day begins second semester - Feb, 2023

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