Stillwater Community Education

We live in a complex and ever changing world. Raising children to work towards racial justice isn’t always easy and sometimes leaves us with more questions than answers. Join us for discussions on how we can support each other in this goal of parenting for racial justice. This is an asynchronous course, meaning you can move through the class material when it works for you! $25/ person What is race? Understanding race and current implications of racism in America. It's important to understand the history of racism in America to lead the next generation to have anti-racist beliefs and attitudes. We’ll explore implicit bias and how humans are socialized. Even if you are not a parent, the information presented in the class will be useful in your journey to anti-racism and to supporting your community in becoming anti-racist. This is an asynchronous course that you will take at your own pace. Registration is ongoing. Co-led by Stillwater Schools Staff: Cornelius Rish, M.Ed., Cultural Liaison, Mignon Ero-Phillips, MA, Early Childhood Coordinator Jenny Hanlon, M.Ed., Parent & Family Educator Guest speaker Claire Carpenter Henning, MA, High School English Teacher, area of thesis research at Teachers College, Columbia University was white racial identity. ***If the cost is a financial hardship, please reach out to us directly @ mero-phillips@stillwaterschools.org

Play With Me at The ECFC Ages- 2-5 year olds Class Fee: $5.00 per family per class Join us at The Early Childhood Family Center for some playtime outside, singing songs and reading stories. The Play With Me class is a great opportunity for children to make new friends, see old friends, and spend time interacting with one another. This class will take place outside on the ECFC playground with a backup plan to move indoors if the weather dictates.

Teddy Bear Time Ages: 2-5 years Class Fee: $5.00 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 learning. Through role playing with their stuffed animals, children will learn how to perform tasks like brushing their teeth and getting dressed for school. Teddy Bear Time will take place outside on the ECFC playground with a backup plan to move inside if the weather dictates.

Valley Kids Safety Camp is offered at the Early Childhood Family Center. Children learn about safety at home, in the community and school. Camp includes indoor and outdoor activities. Children entering kindergarten in the fall are eligible to attend!