Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
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About Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a unique program that offers parents the opportunity to go to school and learn along with their child! Parents are their children's first and most important teachers. It has been proven that children whose parents are involved in their early education are more successful in school. ECFE classes provide support, information and education for parents and their children, ages birth to 5. Parents and children attend weekly classes together. Most ECFE classes provide time for parent/child interaction as well as a separation time when parents enjoy a group discussion regarding child development and parenting issues. During this time, children continue activities in the classroom with their early childhood teachers. Participant fees for most classes are based on a sliding fee scale. No family is excluded for inability to pay. Your child's age on Sept. 1st is the age guideline for classes.
Infants
Mixed Ages
Special Classes and Family Events
Toddlers
Two Year Olds

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ECFE Nature Meet-Up
Special Classes and Family Events

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Nature will be our guide as we explore, learn and grow outside together at Sally Manzara Interpretive  Nature Center in Lake Elmo's Sunfish Park. The nature meet-up is for all families with young children (birth to age 5), whether you are an avid explorer with you little ones or just want to try something new. You, the parents or caregiver, will stay with your children during the nature meet-up. You get to explore and play too! Please come dressed to be outside. We'll be playing and hiking in all types of weather. Rain boots and a raincoat make exploring more fun on wet days.
School Year 2019-2020, Semester 1

Mixed Ages 2 to 4 years
Mixed Ages

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Children learn so much when they explore the world together.  This is especially true in our mixed age classes that encourage and challenge language development, social interaction and physical development across ages.  Parent discussions include topics such as sleep, fostering children's creativity, behavior guidance, activities encouraging  early literacy and math skills.
School Year 2019-2020, Semester 1

Toddler Time 12-24 months
Toddlers

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Understanding what to expect as your toddler grows is important for you and your child. ECFE will provide opportunity for you and your toddler to learn and play together.  Parents will also spend class time with other parents talking and sharing ideas on topics such as how to respond to challenging behaviors, what kind of activities and experiences support and challenge toddlers' learning, and how sign language can benefit both you and your child.
School Year 2019-2020, Semester 1
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