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Baby & Toddler Play Time!Special Classes and Family EventsPopularBaby & Toddler Outdoor Play Time! Saturdays- $5/child 9:30-10:30am July 9th Early Childhood Family Center Playground Geared towards infants and toddlers ages Birth - 2 years and their caregivers. Bundle up and come explore the outdoors with your infant and toddler! Bring a sled or front or back carrier! A parent and family educator will lead the group in some songs to start and end our time together.Summer 2022
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Baby & Toddler Play Time!Special Classes and Family EventsPopularBaby & Toddler Outdoor Play Time! Saturdays -$5.00 per child 9:30-10:30am August 13th Early Childhood Family Center Playground Geared towards infants and toddlers ages Birth - 2 years and their caregivers. Come explore the outdoors with your infant and toddler! A parent and family educator will lead the group in some songs to start and end our time together.Summer 2022
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Baby & Toddler Play Time!Special Classes and Family EventsBaby & 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 EventsBaby & 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 EventsBaby & 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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Grandparents and Grandkids!Special Classes and Family EventsThis 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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Growing LGBTQ+ Families Meet-UpSpecial Classes and Family EventsGrowing LGBTQ+ 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 growing 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 EventsNatural 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 EventsNatural 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 EventsNatural 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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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
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Social Justice Parenting-Book StudySpecial Classes and Family EventsPopularSocial 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. The book study will only meet TWO times: Monday, June 27th from 6-7:15pm AND Monday, August 1st from 6-7:15pm Location: Early Childhood Family Center Playground, 1111 S. Holcombe St., Stillwater. Unfortunately we cannot provide child care, but feel free to bring your children along. They can play on the playground while we meet nearby in the grass on lawn chairs. There are a limited number (10) of books available to borrow for the book study. You can pick up the book on the first night of the book study (June 27th). There is no required reading for the first night. Books can be returned on the second (and last) night of the book study. $10/ personSummer 2022
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Teddy Bear TimeSpecial Classes and Family EventsPopularTeddy Bear Time Ages: 2-5 years Class Fee: $10.00 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.Summer 2022
