South Washington County Schools Community Education

Parent/Child Interactive Play - Interaction & Imagination: Fun with Books! Sign up for these popular interactive play sessions that were provided last spring for the first time. The activities will also provide you with ideas for play at home that support your child's development. Various times and various sessions allows you to try more than one or sign up for the same session the full semester. Registration is required. Cost: $0 CPW801-1; 2-5 years: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Mondays at Central Park - Session 1 January 25 - April 5 CPW802-1; 2-5 years: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Mondays at Central Park - Session 2 April 12 - May 24

Birth to 8 Years (Online) 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. CPW504-1-DL; Birth-8 years; 3:00-4:00 pm Mondays (Online) 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

Toddlers and Twos 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. CPW205-1; 24-36 mos; 9:30 - 11:00 am Mondays at Central Park CPW102-2; 12-24 mos; 8:30-10:00 am Tuesdays at Central Park CPW106-3; 12-32 mos; 8:30-10:00 am; Wednesdays at Central Park CPW202-3; 24-36 mos; 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wednesdays at Central Park CPW202-3-DL; 24-36 mos; 9:30-10:30 am Wednesdays (Online) 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 CPW203-4-DL; 24-36 mos; 8:30-9:30 am Thursdays (Online) 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

STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Young children are naturally curious. They wonder what things are called, how they work, and why things happen. The foundations of scientific learning lie in inquiry and exploration - these are tools of active learning. 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. Parents will discuss how we can guide and support children's wonder about the world and identify opportunities for children to acquire foundational STEM skills that are in all areas of learning later on. CPW704-2E; 3-5 years; 6-7:30 pm; Tuesdays at Valley Crossing Elementary

Music & Movement Movement is crucial to young children's development. This class provides a time for parents to participate in movement activities with their children, learning about the connection of movement to young children's foundational learning and gain fun ideas for supporting your child's active learning and physical health. CPW710-2; 2 - 5 years; 10:30 am -12 pm Tuesdays at Central Park CPW710-2-DL; 2 - 5 years; 10:30-11:30 am Tuesdays (Online) 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

Birth to Five 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. CPW503-2E; Birth-5 years; 6-7:30 pm Thursdays at Valley Crossing Elementary CP510-3; Birth-5 years; 11:30 am -12:45 pm Wednesdays at Central Park

Language, Literacy & Learning During the first years of life, children undergo major developmental changes across a range of domains. Language is foundational to children's school readiness and achievement. Parents play a critical role in a child's language and literacy development. Join this class to learn fun everyday ways to encourage language and literacy development. CPW709-4; 2 - 5 years; 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Thursdays at Central Park

Parent/Child Interactive Play - Developing Language with Books, Songs & Fingerplays (Online) Sign up for these popular interactive play sessions that were provided last spring for the first time. The activities will also provide you with ideas for play at home that support your child's development. Various times and various sessions allows you to try more than one or sign up for the same session the full semester. Registration is required. 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 DPW807-4E-DL; 2-5 years: 6:00-6:30 pm Thursdays - Session 1 January 28 - March 25 DPW808-4E-DL; 2-5 years: 6:00-6:30 pm Thursdays - Session 2 April 1 - May 20

Parent/Child Interactive Play - Drawing, Writing & Fine Motor Fun Sign up for these popular interactive play sessions that were provided last spring for the first time. The activities will also provide you with ideas for play at home that support your child's development. Various times and various sessions allows you to try more than one or sign up for the same session the full semester. Registration is required. Cost: $0 CPW809-5; 2-5 years: 10:45-11:45 am Fridays at Central Park - Session 1 January 29 - March 19 CPW810-5; 2-5 years: 10:45-11:45 am Fridays at Central Park - Session 2 March 26 - May 21

Parent/Child Interactive Play - Creativity & Sensory Play Sign up for these popular interactive play sessions that were provided last spring for the first time. The activities will also provide you with ideas for play at home that support your child's development. Various times and various sessions allows you to try more than one or sign up for the same session the full semester. Registration in required. Cost: $0 CPW811-5; 2-5 years: 12:15-1:15 pm Fridays at Central Park - Session 1 January 29 - March 19 CPW812-5; 2-5 years: 12:15-1:15 pm Fridays at Central Park - Session 2 March 26 - May 21