Friday, December 7, 2007

Early Childhood Family Education - Winona


Early Childhood Family Education
Chris Overhaug, Coordinator
5100 W 9th Street, Winona MN
507-494-0913 (office)


What is ECFE?
*ECFE is a Winona Area Public Schools, Community Education program for all families
with children from birth up to kindergarten.
*ECFE offers weekly classes and special events for parents and their children.
*ECFE is a fun place to learn and play in an informal setting and to meet other parents
and children.

What are ECFE classes like?
*All classes begin with parent child activities where parents and children play together in
the early childhood room.
*Parents move to the parent room, facilitated by a licensed parent educator where they
will meet other parents, ask questions and share parenting ideas. Children play in the
early childhood room guided by a licensed early childhood teacher. They will make new
friends and enjoy art activities, music, gym time and snack.
*In baby and toddler classes, parents do not separate from their children. The baby group
is held in the parent education room and the toddler group is held in the early childhood
room.

ECFE Welcomes ALL Families!
The Mission of ECFE is to educate, empower, and support all families by supporting parents as their child's first teacher, by offering information about child development and parenting techniques, and by giving children opportunities to discover and learn.

Term 2 classes still available

Just for Babies and Toddlers
Non-separating classes
Baby and Me
Babies sure bring joy and big changes to families. Join us for a weekly class for infants, 0-12 months, to explore topics relating to those bundles of joy! This is a relaxing and informative class. You can ask all your baby questions and we'll share ideas with you about building a solid base for your family. We'll also sing songs and play baby games. Sibling care is available, please request with registration.
Tuesdays
1:30-3 PM
Parent Education Room 103

Toddler Gym Night
If you want a special time to bring your toddler to the gym, come join us on the dates listed below. Parents and toddlers 12-36 months are invited to drop in for an evening of active play. Just drop in, no registration is required. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for your toddler. This class meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
PLEASE TODDLERS ONLY!!!
Tuesdays
5:30-7 PM
Early Childhood Gym Room 107


Extreme Parenting NEW
The class, based on the book, "Even June Cleaver Would Forget the Juice Box", offers a way out of the perfect parenting race. We will learn strategies to follow your gut connect with other parents and curb our need to over protect, over perfect or over produce. "Even June Cleaver Would Forget the Juice Box" by Ann Dunnewold

Wednesday
11/7/07-1/16/08 Term 2
9-11 AM
Early Childhood Room 106

Call 507-494-0913 for class availability or if you have any questions about ECFE.

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