Stillwater Community Education

Adult Basic Ed. Sibling care is available during the parent classes that run from 9:15am to 1:00pm for families.

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. Registration age is based on the child's age as of Sept. 1st

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.

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

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

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