TriDistrict Community Education

So 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.

Come and play with your baby and meet other parents and their babies! We will sing songs, have a parent discussion to answer any questions you might have about your newest family member and find out about community resources. The room will be set up with toys and activities that will encourage your child's development in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. No worries about getting to class on time, just come when you can and stay as long as you like. Registration is encouraged but not required.

During the two-day parenting discussion the group will discuss ways to strengthen their family and share family virtues and traditions. We will also learn ways to strengthen social emotional skills and reflect on your families core values. Children will have the opportunity to socialize with their peers, play in the gym and work on social emotional learning.

Story Time provides a wonderful opportunity for you and your 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.

Each week we will have art and other learning experiences for you and your child to do together at home. The activities will be based on some of our favorite children’s stories. Projects are made for ages 2 years-PreK, but younger siblings are welcome to join the fun! Materials and craft kits will be available for pick up at the Early Learning Center located at 1970 Christensen Ave in West St. Paul by the Thursday prior to the day of class and can be picked up at the main entrance any time from 8-5 weekdays. On Tuesday nights we will meet together virtually on a Google Meet. We will sing songs, read books, and have a short parenting session. Questions?, email aleshia.leivermann@isd197.org or call 651-403-8353.

Does your child love listening to stories and using their imagination? Raising Readers is the class for you! Each week we will read a book, do activities and create art projects about our story. Parents will separate for parenting time to discuss literacy development and learning as well as other topics decided by the group. This class will feature a variety of books that are different from those in other ECFE classes. So, sign up for both! Join us to nourish your child’s love of literacy and joy of learning.

“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!

Your 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.

Planes, Trains and Dump trucks! Children will have the opportunity to learn while playing with things they love. We will paint with trucks, sing songs about airplanes, buses and firetrucks, read stories and create transportation vehicles. Each week will be a new and exciting opportunity! Parents will also meet separately with a Parent Educator to explore a variety of parenting topics.