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Baby & MeBabies & ToddlersSo you have a baby! Infancy is a very important time in the life of your child as well as a wonderful and challenging time for you. Join other parents of infants and an expert parent educator to talk about your baby's development, safety, feeding, sleep and "me time". Parents and babies stay together with time reserved for songs, finger plays and stories. This will be a relaxing and informative class where you can ask your questions, share your ideas and meet other families with young children.District 197 ECFE WS 2019
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PopularBusy BodiesBabies & ToddlersCome learn and play with your emerging little person. Learn about activities that hold a toddler's attention and thus can help your child's development. Parent discussions include topics such as making separation easier, child-proofing your home, and your child's growing need for independence.District 197 ECFE WS 2019
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PopularDrop-In Story Time for Ages Two to FiveDrop-InStory Time provides a wonderful opportunity for you and your Two to Five year old child to enjoy books and literacy-related activities with other children and parents. Each class features a new story that helps children develop their listening ability and is followed by fun activities that support the story and spark children's imagination and creativity. This is a free class and registration is encouraged but not required. Please sign in upon arrival at the classroom.District 197 ECFE WS 2019
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WaitlistFull STEAM AheadTwo year olds to Pre K“There are no greater natural scientists and engineers than young children” They are curious and natural explorers. Early exposure to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)supports children’s overall academic growth, develops critical thinking and reasoning skills. Weekly activities will revolve around STEAM topics. Spark your child’s curiosity and imagination!District 197 ECFE WS 2019
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I Can Do It with Makers & Movers!Two year olds to Pre KThis is the perfect age for you and your child to be in a parent-child class! Active and curious, children in this age group are brimming with excitement and curiosity about their environment. Join other families for fun sessions filled with play, songs and sensory activities arranged by an early childhood teacher. Your child will love the one-on-one attention during the parent-child interaction time. Parents will share ideas and concerns and learn of new resources during the parent discussion time, which will be facilitated by a parent educator.District 197 ECFE WS 2019
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WaitlistI Can Do It!Two year olds to Pre KTwo is the perfect age for you and your little one to be in a parent-child class! Your two-year-old benefits from learning to be around others, and you benefit from support and information that help you nurture a child of this challenging age. This class is a great way to begin to expose your child to new situations and for you to meet other parents. Come and have fun with your child while you grow as a parent! Parents separate from children for parent discussion time.District 197 ECFE WS 2019
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PopularMakers & MoversTwo year olds to Pre KActive and curious, children in this age group are brimming with excitement and questions about their environment. Join other families for fun sessions filled with play, songs, sensory activities, and gym activities arranged by an early childhood teacher. Your child will love the one-on-one attention during the parent-child interaction time. Parents will share ideas and concerns and learn of new resources during the parent discussion time, which will be facilitated by a parent educator.District 197 ECFE WS 2019
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WaitlistScream Free ParentingMixed AgesScreamFree Parenting is not just about lowering your voice. It's about learning to focus on your own behavior more than your kids' behavior...for their benefit. Parent discussion will focus on Hal Edward Runkel's book, ScreamFree Parenting where he discusses with humor and practical ideas, how focusing on our own behavior teaches our children important lessons about handling their anger.District 197 ECFE WS 2019
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PopularToddle TwosBabies & ToddlersYour little one will learn through playing with others and enjoying new activities, sights and sounds. You will both enjoy time in the specially designed children's space and get ideas for some great activities you can do at home. Parents will separate for parent discussion time. This class is for children who will be age 20-30 months on the first day of class.District 197 ECFE WS 2019
