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Ages	2 yr. - 5 yr.

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Move With Me

Children and caregivers will enjoy an hour of action that makes movement fun. This class will have some open gym time to play, as well as movement and songs together! A great way to start the week during those cold months, and make some friends while you move and groove. Time: Mondays 8:30am-9:30am Ages 2-5 Registration age is based on the child's age as of Sept. 1st.

Mon, Sep 9 - Dec 16

8:30 - 9:30 AM

Ages	2 yr. - 5 yr.

Move With Me

Children and caregivers will enjoy an hour of action that makes movement fun. This class will have some open gym time to play, as well as movement and songs together! A great way to start the week during those cold months, and make some friends while you move and groove. Time: Mondays 8:30am-9:30am Ages 2-5 Registration age is based on the child's age as of Sept. 1st, 2024

Mon, Sep 9 - May 19 2025

8:30 - 9:30 AM

Ages	2 yr. - 5 yr.

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Natural Wonders: How Clean is Our Water?

Ages 4-8 years and a caregiver Lakeside Park in Bayport June 1st 11:15-12:45pm $20/family Join us at Lakeside Park to explore what's in the river that runs through our community. We'll learn how to help keep the water clean and alternatives to using plastics to help protect our waterways. We'll have a special guest naturalist who traveled to Baja the summer of 2022 to learn how the plastics we use here in MN end up in the ocean. We recommend wearing rubber boots to this class if you have them.

Sat, Jun 1

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

Lakeside Park - Bayport

Ages	4 yr. - 8 yr. ^{11 m}

New Parent Connection

New Parent Connection Wednesdays, 11:00-12:15pm 0-12months Bond with your baby and connect with other parents. Share the joys and frustrations of parenthood. It helps to know you're not alone. In our classes, you will gain support not only from our parent educators, but also from others going through similar experiences. Parents and babies enjoy time together! ECFE teachers will have activities ready and lots topics related to having a new baby in the family. This is a Free Class.

Wed, Jan 10 - May 15

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Max Age

11 mo.

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New Parent Connection

New Parent Connection Wednesdays, 10:45am-12:00pm 0-12months Bond with your baby and connect with other parents. Share the joys and frustrations of parenthood. It helps to know you're not alone. In our classes, you will gain support not only from our parent educators, but also from others going through similar experiences. Parents and babies enjoy time together! ECFE teachers will have activities ready and lots topics related to having a new baby in the family. This is a Free Class.

Wed, Sep 11 - Dec 18

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Max Age

11 mo.

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Play Time and Picnic Story Time

Play Time and Picnic Story Time Ages: 2-5 Years and a Caregiver Class Fee: $15.00 per family Story time and playtime are great opportunities for your children to socialize with other young children, while also developing cognitive, and motor skills. Be ready to sing songs and engage in fun learning activities together. After our songs and activities, we will settle down for a picnic and story time at the end of class, so please bring your lunch and a blanket. The Play Time and Picnic Time will take place at the ECFC Playground with a back up plan to move inside if the weather dictates.

Sat, Jun 15

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Ages	2 yr. - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

Play With Me at The ECFC

Play With Me at The ECFC Ages- Birth- 5 year olds and a caregiver No Sessions on June 19th and July 3rd. Class Fee: $75.00/Family Join us for a variety of activities planned by the early childhood teacher. Grandparents and other caregivers are welcome. Registration required.

Wed, Jun 5 - Jul 24

9:00 - 10:15 AM

Max Age

5 yr. ^{10 m}

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STEM Adventures!

Young children are natural explorers! This class will focus on helping young children and parents explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics! Weekly activities will revolve around these STEM topics. This ECFE class will include time for parents and children to play together and a separation time where parents can discuss topics they are interested in. Join this class for a fun semester of observing and interacting with the world around us!

Fri, Jan 12 - May 17

9:30 - 11:30 AM

Ages	3 yr. ^{4 m} - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

Fri, Sep 13 - May 16 2025

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STEM Adventures!

Fri, Sep 13 - Dec 20

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Ages	3 yr. - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Ages	3 yr. - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

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Secure Attachment, Thriving Kids

Secure Attachment, Thriving Kids *NEW* Did you know secure attachment can have amazing benefits for your baby’s learning, emotions, and ability to bounce back from challenges? And it can start even before they are born! If you will be welcoming a baby in the coming months join us and discover: What it means to be securely attached and its impact on development How to promote secure attachment between baby and caregiver(s) Brain development in the first 3 years of life The “infant cry curve” and sleep patterns Recognizing and addressing postpartum depression We will offer continued support following this FREE 8-week class through email and/or phone calls up until your baby is 3 months old. Dinner is provided on the first night of class. Geared toward those who are 22-30 weeks pregnant or will be welcoming a baby through adoption or surrogacy in the coming months (partners are welcome to attend as well). This course is supported by a generous grant from the St. Croix Valley Foundation. Section One: Thursdays, April 25 – June 13, 2024, 6:00 – 7:30 pm Location: ECFC Cost: FREE OR Section Two: Wednesdays, July 17th - Sept. 4th, 6:30-8:00 pm Location: First night at the ECFC, the following 7 nights are virtual Cost: FREE OR Section Three: Wednesdays, Sept. 11th - October 30th, 6-7:30 pm, In person Location: ECFC Cost: FREE OR Section Four: Mondays, October 23rd - Dec. 16th, 6:30-8:00 pm Location: First night at the ECFC, the following 7 nights are virtual Cost: FREE

Thu, Apr 25 - Jun 13

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Early Childhood Family Center

Wed, Jul 17 - Sep 4

6:30 - 8:00 PM

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Wed, Sep 11 - Oct 30

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Early Childhood Family Center

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Secure Attachment, Thriving Kids

Secure Attachment, Thriving Kids *NEW* Did you know secure attachment can have amazing benefits for your baby’s learning, emotions, and ability to bounce back from challenges? And it can start even before they are born! If you will be welcoming a baby in the coming months join us and discover: What it means to be securely attached and its impact on development How to promote secure attachment between baby and caregiver(s) Brain development in the first 3 years of life The “infant cry curve” and sleep patterns Recognizing and addressing postpartum depression We will offer continued support following this FREE 8-week class through email and/or phone calls up until your baby is 3 months old. Dinner is provided on the first night of class. Geared toward those who are 22-30 weeks pregnant or will be welcoming a baby through adoption or surrogacy in the coming months (partners are welcome to attend as well). This course is supported by a generous grant from the St. Croix Valley Foundation. Section One: Thursdays, April 25 – June 13, 2024, 6:00 – 7:30 pm Location: ECFC Cost: FREE OR Section Two: Wednesdays, July 17th - Sept. 4th, 6:30-8:00 pm Location: First night at the ECFC, the following 7 nights are virtual Cost: FREE OR Section Three: Wednesdays, Sept. 11th - October 30th, 6-7:30 pm, In person Location: ECFC Cost: FREE OR Section Four: Mondays, October 23rd - Dec. 16th, 6:30-8:00 pm Location: First night at the ECFC, the following 7 nights are virtual Cost: FREE

Wed, Sep 11 - Oct 30

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Early Childhood Family Center

Mon, Oct 21 - Dec 16

6:30 - 8:00 PM

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Secure Attachment, Thriving Kids

Secure Attachment, Thriving Kids *NEW* Did you know secure attachment can have amazing benefits for your baby’s learning, emotions, and ability to bounce back from challenges? And it can start even before they are born! If you will be welcoming a baby in the coming months join us and discover: What it means to be securely attached and its impact on development How to promote secure attachment between baby and caregiver(s) Brain development in the first 3 years of life The “infant cry curve” and sleep patterns Recognizing and addressing postpartum depression We will offer continued support following this FREE 8-week class through email and/or phone calls up until your baby is 3 months old. Dinner is provided on the first night of class. Geared toward those who are 22-30 weeks pregnant or will be welcoming a baby through adoption or surrogacy in the coming months (partners are welcome to attend as well). This course is supported by a generous grant from the St. Croix Valley Foundation. Section One: Thursdays, April 25 – June 13, 2024, 6:00 – 7:30 pm Location: ECFC Cost: FREE OR Section Two: Wednesdays, July 17th - Sept. 4th, 6:30-8:00 pm Location: First night at the ECFC, the following 7 nights are virtual Cost: FREE OR Section Three: Wednesdays, Sept. 11th - October 30th, 6-7:30 pm, In person Location: ECFC Cost: FREE OR Section Four: Mondays, October 23rd - Dec. 16th, 6:30-8:00 pm Location: First night at the ECFC, the following 7 nights are virtual Cost: FREE

Wed, Sep 18 - Oct 30

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Early Childhood Family Center

Mon, Oct 21 - Dec 16

6:30 - 8:00 PM

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Social Justice Parenting-Book Study

Social Justice Parenting - Book Study Join Parent & Family Educator, Jenny Hanlon this summer for an engaging discussion on the book Social Justice Parenting: How to Raise Compassionate, Anti-Racist, Justice-Minded Kids in an Unjust World. Location: Early Childhood Family Center Playground, 1111 S. Holcombe St., Stillwater. Unfortunately we cannot provide child care, but feel free to bring your children and dinner along. They can eat dinner along side you and then play on the playground while we meet nearby in the grass on lawn chairs. $30/ person , Mondays- 5:45pm-7:00pm Meeting Dates: June 10th, 24th July 15th

Mon, Jun 10 - Jul 15

5:45 - 7:00 PM

Early Childhood Family Center

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Teddy Bear Time

Teddy Bear Time 900-8C/ Early Childhood Family Center Playground Ages: 2-5 years and a Caregiver Class Fee: $15.00 per family Bring your favorite stuffed animal or stuffed toy and join us for an exciting time to learn about teddy bears and real bears. Playing with teddy bears and other stuffed animal friends allows children to practice the life skills they are constantly observing. Teddy Bear Time will take place outside on the ECFC playground with a backup plan to move inside if the weather dictates.

Sat, Jul 20

Ages	2 yr. - 5 yr. ^{10 m}

Tender Twos

Parenting a two year old can be so rewarding and challenging at the same time. Spend class time with your child, encouraging and stimulating their learning. Share time with other parents talking about parenting styles, teaching children to be independent, setting limits, and preventing power struggles and temper tantrums.

Tue, Jan 9 - May 14

Ages	2 yr. ^{4 m} - 3 yr. ^{4 m}

Thu, Jan 11 - May 16

Ages	2 yr. ^{4 m} - 3 yr. ^{4 m}

Tender Twos

Step into the world of our ECFE 2-year old class, where curiosity takes a center stage! Designed for 2 year olds on the brink of discovery, this class offers a nurturing environment for both child and parent.

Tue, Sep 10 - Dec 17

Tue, Sep 10 - May 13 2025

Ages	2 yr. - 3 yr.

Ages	2 yr. - 3 yr.

Tue, Sep 10 - Dec 17

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Ages	2 yr. - 3 yr.

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The Period of PURPLE Crying

The Period of PURPLE Crying program is an evidence-based shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma (SBS/AHT) prevention program available since 2007. The program has two aims: 1. To support parents and caregivers in their understanding of early increased infant crying 2. To reduce the incidence of SBS/AHT The program approaches SBS/AHT and infant abuse prevention by helping parents and caregivers understand the frustrating features of crying in normal, healthy infants that can lead to shaking or abuse. The program provides the opportunity for parents to learn about the crying characteristics from over 50 years of research on normal infant crying conducted by Dr. Ronald G. Barr, and other scientists worldwide. This course is geared toward those who are pregnant or have recently welcomed a newborn. The Period of PURPLE Crying is heightened in newborns between 2-8 weeks of age. This one-time class will be held virtually, with packet information to be picked up at the Early Childhood Family Center a few days before the class. This class is offered each month on the second Tuesday at 1 pm. The class will last roughly 45 minutes. Register for one session. Cost: $5/ person. If the cost of this class is too much for your family right now, please reach out to us at hanlonj@stillwaterschools.org and we can waive the fee. Tuesday, May 14th, 1:00pm -1:45pm Tuesday, June 11th, 1:00pm -1:45pm Tuesday, July 9th, 1:00pm -1:45pm Tuesday, August 13th, 1:00pm -1:45pm Tuesday, Sept. 10th, 1:00pm -1:45pm Tuesday, Oct. 8th, 1:00pm -1:45pm Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 1:00pm -1:45pm Tuesday, Dec. 10th, 1:00pm -1:45pm

Tue, May 14

1:00 - 1:45 PM

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Tue, Jun 11

1:00 - 1:45 PM

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Tue, Jul 9

1:00 - 1:45 PM

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The Period of PURPLE Crying

The Period of PURPLE Crying program is an evidence-based shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma (SBS/AHT) prevention program available since 2007. The program has two aims: 1. To support parents and caregivers in their understanding of early increased infant crying 2. To reduce the incidence of SBS/AHT The program approaches SBS/AHT and infant abuse prevention by helping parents and caregivers understand the frustrating features of crying in normal, healthy infants that can lead to shaking or abuse. The program provides the opportunity for parents to learn about the crying characteristics from over 50 years of research on normal infant crying conducted by Dr. Ronald G. Barr, and other scientists worldwide. This course is geared toward those who are pregnant or have recently welcomed a newborn. The Period of PURPLE Crying is heightened in newborns between 2-8 weeks of age. This one-time class will be held virtually, with packet information to be picked up at the Early Childhood Family Center a few days before the class. This class is offered each month on the second Tuesday at 1 pm. The class will last roughly 45 minutes. Register for one session. Cost: $5/ person. If the cost of this class is too much for your family right now, please reach out to us at hanlonj@stillwaterschools.org and we can waive the fee. Tuesday, May 14th, 1:00pm -1:45pm Tuesday, June 11th, 1:00pm -1:45pm Tuesday, July 9th, 1:00pm -1:45pm Tuesday, August 13th, 1:00pm -1:45pm Tuesday, Sept. 10th, 1:00pm -1:45pm Tuesday, Oct. 8th, 1:00pm -1:45pm Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 1:00pm -1:45pm Tuesday, Dec. 10th, 1:00pm -1:45pm

Tue, Sep 10

1:00 - 1:45 PM

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Tue, Oct 8

1:00 - 1:45 PM

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Tue, Nov 12

1:00 - 1:45 PM

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Toddler Time

Toddler TIme- Gradually Separating Explore our enchanting toddler class, a haven of discovery for your little ones! Immerse your child in a world of joyous learning, where each class will unfold with exciting adventures and age-appropriate activities. Our toddler classes spend a portion of each class in our outdoor classroom. Outdoor gear is provided for the children when it's needed.

Mon, Sep 9 - Dec 16

Ages	1 yr. - 1 yr. ^{11 m}

Mon, Sep 9 - May 12 2025

Ages	1 yr. - 1 yr. ^{11 m}

Tue, Sep 10 - Dec 17

Ages	1 yr. - 1 yr. ^{11 m}

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Toddler Time 12-24 months

Understanding what to expect as your toddler grows is important for you and your child. ECFE provides an opportunity for you to learn and play together. Parents will also separate from the children to discuss topics such as: responding to challenging behaviors, activities that support toddlers learning, to benefit you and your child etc.

Mon, Jan 8 - May 13

Ages	1 yr. ^{4 m} - 2 yr. ^{4 m}

Tue, Jan 9 - May 14

Ages	1 yr. ^{4 m} - 2 yr. ^{4 m}

Tue, Jan 9 - May 14

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Ages	1 yr. ^{4 m} - 2 yr. ^{4 m}

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Underwater World

Dive into a magical aquatic adventure with our ECFE Underwater World Class! This class invites parents and children to explore the wonders of the underwater realm through engaging activities and imaginative play. From storytelling to sensory experiences inspired by the ocean, this class is designed to stimulate creativity and curiosity. Watch as your learner embarks on a journey of discovery, encountering sea creatures and exploring the world underwater. Join us for a splashing good time! Early Childhood Family Center $10/child 900-30C Saturday, June 15th, 9:00AM-10:15AM

Sat, Jun 15

9:00 - 10:15 AM

Early Childhood Family Center

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Valley Kids Safety Camp

Valley Kids Safety Camp is offered at the Early Childhood Family Center. Children entering kindergarten in the fall are eligible to attend! During camp , children will learn about safety at home, in the community and in school. Children learn about safety at home, in the community and school. Camp includes indoor and outdoor activities. Participants must bring a bike helmet. Parent participation: Parents/guardians are required to attend an informative parent class while their children are attending the first day of Safety Camp on May 28th or June 3rd. Childcare for younger children is available during the parent session for an additional $5.00/family with preregistration.

Tue-Fri, May 28 - May 31

8:30 - 11:30 AM

Ages	4 yr. ^{6 m} - 6 yr.

Mon-Thu, Jun 3 - Jun 6

8:30 - 11:30 AM

Ages	4 yr. ^{6 m} - 6 yr.