Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Family Storytelling is this Saturday

FREE FAMILY STORYTELLING AT THE MINNESOTA MARINE ART MUSEUM!!!!

Saturday, Jan. 31- 10-11 a.m.
“Reading in a Winter Wonderland”
When you’ve had enough of the icy winter wind, warm up with some winter tales at the Museum. We’ll revisit classic wintertime stories and explore how winter and different kinds of weather influence artists.

See you there!

Monday, January 12, 2009

Tales by Terry ~ Storytelling at Grace Place

Are you a GRANDPARENT? This FREE storytelling event is for you and your grandchildren (all ages welcome!). Come enjoy a morning of storytelling with Terry Visgar at Grace Place on Sat, January 24th from 10-11:30am. Grace Place is located at 66 E 2nd St, Winona.
Space is limited. Please pick up a free ticket at Grace Place or Midtown Foods to reserve your spot. Bring your ticket to the event and receive a free children's book!

Free Book Giveaway This Friday at the Library, 5:45pm!

Calling all kids: Stop by Winona Public Library's 2nd Floor Art Room THIS Fri, Jan 16 from 5:45 - 6pm to pick up a free, new book! The book giveaway is sponsored by Capstone & BookStart, as part of AAMAN's Martin Luther King Jr presentation hosted at the library from 4-5:45pm on Friday. Hear two riveting speakers talk about Harriet Tubman's Underground Railroad & the Civil Rights Movement. Winonan Joe Morse was a Peace Corp volunteer in the Deep South during the height of the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s. His intriguing slides & photos are worthwhile! If you can't stay for the program, at least bring the kids by to collect a new book!

Early Childhood Family Education

Check out these ECFE classes for Term 3 that have some availability.

Please call 507-494-0913 for current openings.

 

 

JUST FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS

Non-separating classes

 

Baby and Me

Babies bring joy and big change to families. This is a weekly class for infants, birth to 12 months, and parents. We will discuss all your baby questions and explore a parenting book related to infants. Dr. Harvey Karp states he can teach any parent how to transform even the fussiest infant into the happiest baby on the block! We will discuss if his techniques work in the real world. This class also includes circle time and songs for the wee set.  Sibling care is available, please request with registration.

The Happiest Baby on the Block, by Harvey Karp, M.D.

Tuesday

1/27/09-3/17/09

1-2:30 PM   

Parent Education Room 103

 

Using a Baby Sling

ECFE and Baby Connections are teaming up to bring you a hands on class for using your Baby Sling. Moms and dads who are experts at using slings will show us how to put slings on and position them for babies for different ages. You will get hands-on help for getting the sling to feel safe and comfortable for you and your baby. Come with or without your own sling.

To register for this free class, call the ECFE office at 494-0913.

Limited sibling care is available, please request when registering.

Tuesday

 2/10/09

4-5 PM

Parent Education Room 103

 

Bearly Toddler

This class suits the “new” toddler, who is between 12-24 months of age. Age appropriate activities and circle time are part of the morning as children become familiar with the early childhood room. A brief parent discussion will take place, as the children play in the room. Parents and children do not separate in this class.

Friday

1/23/09-3/13/09

8:30-10 AM

Early Childhood Room 106




TOPICS FOR ALL AGES

SEPARATING CLASSES

 

Potpourri

Back by popular demand! This class will definitely be parent driven. Join other parents as we tackle the one time topics that pop up in class. Some likely topics may include; time outs, teaching children about money, sleep issues and much more.

Monday

1/26/09-3/16/09           NO CLASS 2/16/09

9-11 AM

Early Childhood Room 106

 

Taking Back Childhood         “NEW”

This new book asserts that “one only need turn on the TV, stroll the aisles of a toy store, or visit any American elementary school to witness the formidable social trends that have begun to erode the quality of children’s lives.” This class will take a hopeful look at resisting those social treads. Taking Back Childhood by Nancy Carlsson -Paige

Monday

1/26/09-3/16/09           NO CLASS 2/16/09

Noon2 PM

Early Childhood Room 106

OR

Wednesday

1/21/09-3/18/09

8:30-10:30 AM

Early Childhood Room 106

 

Can’t We All Just Get Along?          “NEW”

Winter can be a challenging time for young families. Being cooped up takes a toll on most relationships. This class will pull the best of various sources, as we work towards more harmonious relationships, parent/child, siblings and the significant others in your life.

Monday

1/26/09-3/16/09           NO CLASS 2/16/09

5:30-7:30 PM

Early Childhood Room 106

OR

Tuesday

1/27/09-3/17/09

9-11 AM

Early Childhood Room 106

 

 

OTHER ECFE OPPORTUNITIES

 

Daddy & Me Drop – In                               

Dads! Looking for a fun time for you and your child? Join other dads and their children for an evening drop - in. Drop - in begins with exciting, fun learning experiences and playtime, and then moves to circle time. Drop - in ends with time in the gym. Open to children ages 14 months to Kindergarten and their dads. No registration required.

Wednesday  

1/21/09-3/18/09

6-7:30 PM

Early Childhood Room 106

 

Drop – In Playgroup

Join our ECFE staff for a fun-filled afternoon. The Early Childhood room and gym are set up with developmentally appropriate activities such as toys, sensory, and art. The class meets weekly and is FREE. Registration is not required.

Thursday

1/22/09-3/19/09

12:30-2:30 PM

Early Childhood Room 106

 

 

ECFE PTA Special Events

 

Third Annual ECFE PTA Sock Hop!

Save the Date!

Saturday February 28, 2009

5:30-7:30 PM

The PTA presents the third annual ECFE Sock Hop with music by the KookenMeier Family. Dance the night away with your young ones. Come to the Goodview Elementary gym and enjoy music, games, food and good family fun! All proceeds will go to support the ECFE PTA special events.

Tickets at the door:  $3/person    $12/ family max

 

ECFE PTA Family Gym Nights

ECFE PTA invites you to come and play with your preschool children!

These gym nights are free and no registration is needed.

PTA members will be available to help and answer your questions.

Friday

1/23/09, 1/30/09

2/6/09, 2/13/09, 2/20/09

3/6/09, 3/13/09

6-7:30 PM

Note: You are responsible for supervising your children at these events.

 

Friday, January 9, 2009

Toddler Tuesday is this Tuesday!

Come join us at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum on Tuesday, January 13th for Toddler Tuesday! This program is FREE thanks to generous support from Target, and is appropriate for all children not yet in kindergarten. Because we are typically closed on Tuesdays for winter hours the Museum will be open only for participants in the Toddler Tuesday program from 10:30am-noon.

See you there!

Heather MacGaw
Curator of Education
507-474-6626

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