South Washington County Schools Community Education

Young Parents - parents up to age 24 Free, registration required 2x per month 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. DP716-4E; Birth - 5 yrs; 5:30 - 7:30 pm Thursdays at the District Program Center

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. This is a separating class. DPW501-1; Birth-5 years; 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Mondays at District Program Center DPW502-4E; Birth-5 years; 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Thursdays at District Program Center LRW503-1; Birth-5 years; 8:30 - 10:00 am Mondays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LRW504-1; Birth-5 years; 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Mondays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LRW506-2; Birth-5 years; 8:30 - 10:00 am Tuesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LRW507-2; Birth-5 years; 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Tuesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LRW508-3; Birth-5 years; 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LRW509-3E; Birth-5 years; 6:00 - 7:30 pm Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LRW510-4; Birth-5 years; 8:30 - 10:00 am Thursdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

Birth to 8 Years Separating Class 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. LRW711-1E; Birth-8 years; 6:00-7:30 pm Mondays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

STEM for Preschoolers 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. LRW712-1E; 3-5 years; 6:00-7:30 pm; Mondays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

Just Grandma/Grandpa and Me 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. LRW704-2; Birth-5 years; 8:30-10:00 am Tuesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

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 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. This is a separating class. LRW705-2; 16-30 mos; 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Tuesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

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. This is a separating class. DPW101-2E; 16-36 mos; 5:30 - 7:00 pm Tuesdays at District Program Center DPW102-5; 12-24 mos; 8:45 - 10:15 am Fridays at District Program Center DPW201-5; 24-36 mos; 10:45 - 12:15 pm Fridays at District Program Center LRW104-2;12-24 mos; 8:30 - 10:00 am Tuesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LRW105-3; 16-36 mos; 8:30 - 10:00 am Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LRW202-4; 24-36 mos; 9:00 - 11:00 am Thursdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LRW106-4; 16-30 mos; 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Thursdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LRW204-5; 24-36 mos 9:00 - 10:30 am Fridays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be - Parent Discussion Book Series 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 Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be. 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. Children will be provided with a sibling care experience while parents attend the 2-hour book discussion. LRW715-3; 2.5-5 yrs; 9:00 - 11:00 am Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

Sensory Play for Every Day 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. This is a separating class. LRW708-3; 12-30 mos; 8:30-10:00 am Wednesdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2 LRW714-4; 16 mos-5 yrs; 8:30-10:00 am Thursdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2

ECFE 2.0 If you are a veteran ECFE parent, this class may be for you! Discussions are centered on information that goes beyond the traditional. This is a separating class. LRW511-4; Birth-5 years; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Thursdays at Liberty Ridge Site 2