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Baby & Toddler Play Time!Special Classes and Family EventsPopularBaby & Toddler Outdoor Play Time! Saturdays- $5/child 9:00-10:00am September 10th Early Childhood Family Center Playground Geared towards infants and toddlers ages Birth - 2 years and their caregivers. Explore activities set up specifically for infants and toddlers throughout the play space as you meet and talk with other parents of very young children. A parent and family educator will lead the the group in some songs to start and end our time together.School year 2022-23, Semester 1
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Baby & Toddler Play Time!Special Classes and Family EventsPopularBaby & Toddler Outdoor Play Time! Saturdays- $5/child 9:00-10:00am October 15th Early Childhood Family Center Playground Geared towards infants and toddlers ages Birth - 2 years and their caregivers. Explore activities set up specifically for infants and toddlers throughout the play space as you meet and talk with other parents of very young children. A parent and family educator will lead the the group in some songs to start and end our time together.School year 2022-23, Semester 1
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Baby & Toddler Play Time!Special Classes and Family EventsPopularBaby & Toddler Outdoor Play Time! Saturdays- $5/child 9:00-10:00am November 12th Early Childhood Family Center Playground Geared towards infants and toddlers ages Birth - 2 years and their caregivers. Explore activities set up specifically for infants and toddlers throughout the play space as you meet and talk with other parents of very young children. A parent and family educator will lead the the group in some songs to start and end our time together.School year 2022-23, Semester 1
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Drop-In and PlaySpecial Classes and Family EventsCome when you can and join the fun! Parents and children will enjoy a variety of activities planned by the Early Childhood teacher. Grandparents and other caregivers are welcome! $5/day online registration needed.School year 2022-23, Semester 1
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Grandparents and Grandkids!Special Classes and Family EventsPopularThis new ECFE class designed for Grandparents and their Grandkids! Whether you are a full-time caregiver grandparent or are just looking for a weekly outing with your grandchildren, this class is meant for you!School year 2022-23, Semester 1
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LGBTQ+ Families Meet-UpSpecial Classes and Family EventsLGBTQ+ Families Meet-Up Saturday Sept. 24th 9:00-10:15pm ECFC Playground FREE Geared towards families with children ages birth-age 8 years. Please join us for a LGBTQ+ families meet-up. Whenever you are in your family's LGBTQ+ journey, you are welcome. We'll gather on the Early Childhood Family Center Playground to play and connect. The purpose of this meet-up is to get to know other LGBTQ+ families in the St. Croix Valley Area to share resources and provide support. Even though the meet up is free, registration is still required.School year 2022-23, Semester 1
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Natural Wonders: Animals All Around UsSpecial Classes and Family EventsPopularNatural Wonders: Animals All Around Us Saturday, September 10th 11am-12:00pm Stillwater Area High School Environmental Learning Center $5/child Geared towards children 2-8 years old There are animals all around us. During this exploration we'll look high and low for signs of animals. We'll pretend to be animals as we move through the woods and prairies together!School year 2022-23, Semester 1
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Natural Wonders: Fall ExplorationsSpecial Classes and Family EventsPopularNatural Wonders: Fall Explorations Saturday, October 15th 11am-12pm Stillwater Area High School Environmental Learning Center $5/child Geared towards children ages 2-8 years old Explore the beautiful fall colors as a family at the Stillwater Area High School Environmental Learning Center! We'll match the colors of the leaves to crayons and make family leaf mobiles to take home!School year 2022-23, Semester 1
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Natural Wonders:Nature PlaySpecial Classes and Family EventsPopularNatural wonders: Nature Play Saturday, Nov. 12th 11am-12pm Stillwater Area High School Environmental Learning Center $5/child Geared towards children 2-8 years old. Explore the best type of playground around: NATURE! We'll explore the Stillwater Area High School Environmental Learning Center and set up camp for our class where we can build forts, climb on logs and investigate all the ways that woods are saying goodbye to fall.School year 2022-23, Semester 1
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Parenting Children with Unique NeedsSpecial Classes and Family EventsParenting sometimes comes with unique challenges. We have an ECFE class designed for families who have young children with special needs. This class is co-taught by Early Childhood Special Education and ECFE teachers. Whether or not your child has an identified special need, anyone with unique parenting challenges is invited to attend this class! Snack options will be provided.School year 2022-23, Semester 1
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Parenting for Racial Justice: Part 1Special Classes and Family EventsParenting for Racial Justice: Understanding race and current implications of racism in America (Part 1) Understanding race and current implications of racism in America This class will explore how the history of race and socialization leads to implicit bias and racism. Even if you are not a parent, the information presented in the class will be useful in your personal and professional growth. Thursdays October 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th Live/Virtual 7:00-8:15pmSchool year 2022-23, Semester 1
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Parenting for Racial Justice: Part 2Special Classes and Family EventsParenting for Racial Justice : How to raise anti-bias children (Part 2) During this class we’ll be reflecting upon developmentally appropriate ways parents can talk to their children about racism and how to raise their children without bias. We’ll share resources and tools on how to be a change maker for and with your children, in your community and in society overall. Thursdays Nov. 10th, 17th. Dec. 1st, and 8th. Live/Virtual Online 7:00-8:15pm $25/personSchool year 2022-23, Semester 1
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Parenting for Racial Justice:Part 1- Online CourseSpecial Classes and Family EventsParenting for Racial Justice Part 1- Online Course 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 $25/person.School year 2022-23, Semester 1
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Parenting for Racial Justice:Part 2- Online CourseSpecial Classes and Family EventsParenting for Racial Justice : How to raise anti-bias children Part 2- Online Course During this class we’ll be reflecting upon developmentally appropriate ways parents can talk to their children about racism and how to raise their children without bias. We’ll share resources and tools on how to be a change maker for and with your children, in your community and in society overall. This is an asynchronous course that you will take at your own pace. Registration is ongoing $25/person.School year 2022-23, Semester 1
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Single Parents Coming Together Meet-UpSpecial Classes and Family EventsSingle Parent Coming Together Meet-Up Saturday Sept. 24th 11:00-12:15pm ECFC Playground FREE Geared towards families with children ages birth-age 8 years. No matter how often you parent solo ( part of the week, weekends, all the time, etc.) please join us for this single parents coming together meet-up. We'll gather on the Early Childhood Family Center Playground to play and connect. The purpose of this meet-up is to get to know other single parent families in the St. Croix Valley Area to share resources and provide support. Even though the meet up is free, registration is still required.School year 2022-23, Semester 1