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ALC/Teen Parents - ThursdaysYoung ParentsParent Educator supports expecting/new teen parents. No Fee Thursdays Jan. 12 - March 23 12:15 - 12:45 pmWinter ECFE 2022
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Baby Stop (birth-12 weeks) 2022-2023 ThursdaysBaby StopWelcome to ECFE! Join other parents with babies 0-12 weeks as we laugh, cuddle and share about this amazing new little person in your life. Each week you will have the opportunity to have your baby weighed and to get answers to questions about your newborn. This class is co-facilitated by a parent educator and a public health nurse. Sibling care is available during the school year. Thursdays Jan. 5 - March 30 10:30-11:45 am 13 week sessionWinter ECFE 2022
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I Love to Read and Move (0-5 years) Wednesdays 03/15/2023For the Whole FamilyPopularGet ready to move in our child-friendly gym space at McKinley Early Childhood Center. Once per month, you and your young child can come to play games, sing songs and listen to a read aloud of a beloved children's story. Foster a love of reading through movement and play. All ages 0-5 are welcome. Pre-registration is required. Each family will receive a free copy of the featured story, Llama Llama Red Pajama, to take home! (Pajama party with popcorn and a little show) Cost: FREE Wednesday, March 15 6:00 - 7:15 pmWinter ECFE 2022
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I Love to Read and move (0-5 years) Wednesdays 02/15/2023For the Whole FamilyPopularGet ready to move in our child-friendly gym space at McKinley Early Childhood Center. Once per month, you and your young child can come to play games, sing songs and listen to a read aloud of a beloved children's story. Foster a love of reading through movement and play. All ages 0-5 welcome. Pre-registration is required. Each family will receive a free copy of the featured story, The Kissing Hand, to take home! Cost: FREE Wednesday, February 15th 6:00 - 7:15 pmWinter ECFE 2022
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Multi Age (0-5 years) Mondays AMMulti-AgePopularFor children ages 0-5. Play and explore with your child while interacting with friends in the early childhood classroom. Parents and children spend time together in the classroom followed by a short time of separation where children remain with the early childhood teacher and parents meet with other parents and a licensed parent educator to discuss parenting topics. Cost: $49.00 Mondays Jan. 30th - March 20th 10:30 - 12:00 pm 7 sessions NO CLASS Feb. 20thWinter ECFE 2022
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Multi Age (0-5 years) Tuesdays AMMulti-AgePopularFor children ages 0-5. Play and explore with your child while interacting with friends in the early childhood classroom. Parents and children spend time together in the classroom followed by a short time of separation where children remain with the early childhood teacher and parents meet with other parents and a licensed parent educator to discuss parenting topics. Cost: $77 Mondays Jan. 10 - March 21 09:00 - 10:30 am 11 sessionsWinter ECFE 2022
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Multi Age (0-5 years) Tuesdays PMMulti-AgePopularFor children ages 0-5. Play and explore with your child while interacting with friends in the early childhood classroom. Parents and children spend time together in the classroom followed by a short time of separation where children remain with the early childhood teacher and parents meet with other parents and a licensed parent educator to discuss parenting topics. Cost: $66 Tuesday Jan. 10 - March 21 06:15 - 7:30 pm 11 sessionsWinter ECFE 2022
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On My Own (3-4 years old) Wednesdays AMAge SpecificPopularFor children ages 3-4. Must be 3 years of age to enroll in class A child only class that blends learning and fun in a weekly classroom experience. Children will learn through play as they engage in activities designed to promote social-emotional, language and literacy and large and small muscle skills. Parents are invited to join us for the last 30 minutes of class for a short hands on session based on the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress, the Minnesota State learning standards for children ages birth to five years. Cost: $80.00 Wednesday Jan. 11 - March 22 9:00 - 11:30 am 11 sessions.Winter ECFE 2022
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Pop In And Play (0-5 years) Tuesdays AMAge SpecificRegister Ahead of time or pay when you come. $5.00 per session. For children ages 0-5. Meet new friends when you come to this play group for fun in the early childhood classroom at the FEC (Faribault Education Center). Great place to get out of the house in cold weather. Cost: 5.00 per session Tuesdays, Jan. 10th - March 21st 11:00 - 12:00 pmWinter ECFE 2022
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Super Saturday (0-5 years) 02/11/2023For the Whole FamilyStarting SoonA special event for moms, dads or grandparents and kids to play, create and learn together without the distractions of home. Sign up for one or all sessions. This class will provide guaranteed fun for you and your family! Adults remain with children for the entire class. All ages 0-5 are welcome. Cost: FREE Saturday February 11 - Valentines party 9:30 am– 11:00 amWinter ECFE 2022
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Super Saturday (0-5 years) 11/19/2022For the Whole FamilyA special event for moms, dads or grandparents and kids to play, create and learn together without the distractions of home. Sign up for one or all sessions. This class will provide guaranteed fun for you and your family! Adults remain with children for the entire class. All ages 0-5 are welcome. Cost: FREE Saturday March 18 - Dr. Seuss 9:30 am– 11:00 amWinter ECFE 2022
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Thursday morning gym time at McKinley!Age SpecificPopularJoin us from 8:45 - 10:00 am with ECFE staff to get your winter giggles out! Start you morning with some physical activity to promote gross motor development and overall health and wellness with your young children. Activity mats provided for young children. Feel free to join us after preschool drop-off at anytime. Register ahead of time or come when you can. Free 1st visit. Cost: $25 for 11 sessions or $5.00 per visit. Sliding fee available. Thursdays, Jan. 12 - March 22 8:45 - 10:00 amWinter ECFE 2022
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Wiggles & Giggles (ages 2 mo - 2 yr) Mondays AMToddlersPopularFor children ages 2 months to 2 years old. This new class brings our littlest learners together for hands on exploration. Your little one will use their senses to investigate new toys, textures and sounds and they will meet new friends and sing new songs. This is a non-separating class and parents remain in the classroom meeting and learning from one another, an early childhood teacher and a parent educator. Discussion topics include sleep, nutrition, child development, language development and more. Sibling care available. Cost: $35.00 Mondays Jan. 30th - March 20th 9:00 - 10:00 am 7 Sessions. NO CLASS Feb. 20thWinter ECFE 2022
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Wiggles & Giggles (ages 2 mo - 2 yr) Tuesdays PMToddlersPopularFor children ages 2 months to 2 years old. This new class brings our littlest learners together for hands on exploration. Your little one will use their senses to investigate new toys, textures and sounds and they will meet new friends and sing new songs. This is a non-separating class and parents remain in the classroom meeting and learning from one another, an early childhood teacher and a parent educator. Discussion topics include sleep, nutrition, child development, language development and more. Sibling care available. Cost: $55.00 Tuesdays Jan. 10 - March 21 5:00 - 6:00 pm 11 SessionsWinter ECFE 2022