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1-3 Year Olds Wednesdays (12-42 Months)Age Group ClassesWaitlistYour energetic little one is growing and trying new things, so establishing routines and being consistent is very important. As your child learns through play and social interactions, you will discuss parenting techniques that help you appreciate the "little things" in your life. Parents move to separate room for discussion.2021 Spring ECFE
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1-3 Year Olds Yearlong Fridays (12-42 Months)YearlongWaitlistYour energetic little one is growing and trying new things, so establishing routines and being consistent is very important. As your child learns through play and social interactions, you will discuss parenting techniques that help you appreciate the "little things" in your life. Open registration begins in the fall, followed by priority registration for our winter and spring sessions, allowing the group participants to remain together for the entire school year. New participants are welcome to register if space permits. Parents move to a separate room for discussion.2021 Spring ECFE
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Popular1-3 Year Olds Yearlong Mondays (12-42 Mo)YearlongYour energetic little one is growing and trying new things, so establishing routines and being consistent is very important. As your child learns through play and social interactions, you will discuss parenting techniques that help you appreciate the "little things" in your life. Open registration begins in the fall, followed by priority registration for our winter and spring sessions, allowing the group participants to remain together for the entire school year. New participants are welcome to register if space permits. Parents move to a separate room for discussion.2021 Spring ECFE
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Waitlist2-3 Year OldsAge Group ClassesPlaying, learning, and discovering are the current priorities as your toddler transitions to a preschooler. Explore a variety of skills that can help you nurture and guide your child through these early years. Parents move to a separate room for discussion. Sibling care is available.2021 Spring ECFE
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Popular2-4 Year OldsAge Group ClassesWhat strengthens a bond between a parent and child more than playing and learning together? Come and gain knowledge of child growth and development, temperament styles, and discipline techniques. Learn ways to strengthen your relationship with your child to make learning fun and discipline easier. Parents move to a separate room for discussion. Sibling care is available.2021 Spring ECFE
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PopularBaby & Me (0-12 Months)Non-Separating ClassesBabies learn best by interacting with the people and objects in their environment. Learn about the importance of these early experiences and what you can do to promote healthy development. This class will include parent and baby activity time, parent discussion, and time to connect with other parents. Parents and babies remain together for the entire class.2021 Spring ECFE
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Creating Creativity 3-5 YearsPlay with PurposeStarting SoonDress for a mess and creative success! Your child will be free to explore a range of creative outlets in this class including art, music and movement. The projects will be about the process, not the end product. Parents will lean how to support their child’s creative expression. Join us for a creative good time! Parents will move to a separate room for parenting discussion.2021 Spring ECFE
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Dad & Me Yearlong (0-5 Years)YearlongPopularBeing a parent is the most rewarding, and at times, the most challenging job you will ever have. Strengthen your relationship with your child through learning and play and meet other dads to discuss the importance of fatherhood. Parents move to a separate room for discussion. Open registration begins in the fall, followed by priority registration for our winter and spring sessions, allowing the group participants to remain together for the entire school year. New participants are welcome to register if space permits.2021 Spring ECFE
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Starting SoonExtraordinary Newborn (0-6 Months)Week By WeekCongratulations! As you adjust to having a newborn, come and visit with a Public Health Nurse and licensed Parent Educator, along with other parents of young babies. Discuss feeding, car seat safety, and learn about what you can do to support your baby’s development. No fee.2021 Spring ECFE
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WaitlistFun Ones (10-23 Months)Non-Separating ClassesEnjoy time with your growing toddler through play, planned activities and song. After parent and child activity time (PACT), your toddler will begin to explore his/her independence during the parent discussion which will include topics such as healthy development, new behaviors, language development, and topics chosen by the group. Parents and children remain together for the entire class.2021 Spring ECFE
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WaitlistLittle Bird Watchers (2-5 Years) – At-Home/Online CourseClasses with KitsWhere do birds live? What do birds eat? These questions and more will be answered when you join us to learn about birds and their habitats. There will be one material pick-up day for the course prior to the start of class. This is an at-home/online course. Join in the online circle time from 9:30-10:00 each week.2021 Spring ECFE
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Night Owl Preschool Yearlong (3-5 Year Olds)YearlongWaitlistAre you looking to engage in learning opportunities with your preschooler after work? Our Night Owl Preschool provides families the opportunities to experience preschool together. Children will work on curriculum-based school readiness skills including problem solving, interacting with peers, beginning math and literacy. This class includes parent and child time. Parents move to a separate room for discussion on development, age-related concerns and preparing your child for school.2021 Spring ECFE
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PopularNuts About Nature (2-5 Years)Play with PurposeThis “hands-on” experience will have your adventurous preschooler excited about nature. Learn from activities and games you can play as they begin to explore the outdoor world around them. Parents will move to a separate room for parenting discussion.2021 Spring ECFE
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WaitlistOut of this World- Outer Space (2-5 Years) – At-Home/Online CourseClasses with KitsJoin us for a rocket ride to explore space with us! Enjoy fun learning activities, songs and stories as we navigate our way through planets, moons and stars! There will be one material pick-up day for the course prior to the start of class. This is an at-home/online course. Join in the online circle time from 9:30-10:00 each week.2021 Spring ECFE
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PAiiR in The ParkSummer FundaysPopularExplore ways to enjoy fun activities in the park! Our staff will provide activities for parents and children to do together outdoors. The goal is for class will meet at Goose Egg Park, located just behind Northrop Education Center. Class will move indoors for inclement weather. Please note that the location could change. Registrants will be notified if it changes from Northrop to Hoover Early Learning School. Parents and children remain together for the entire class2021 Spring ECFE
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Parenting Strategies Video LibraryOnline ClassesFind it tricky to fit in our in-person classes, but want to learn more about effective parenting strategies? Sign up for our exclusive online video library created by ECFE/PAIIR educators about topics from toilet training, to emotions, to play. This self-paced option allows you to access information you need, when you need it.2021 Spring ECFE
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PopularParenting a Child with Special Needs (Birth-Grade 5)Support GroupsThis support group is for parents with children who have a delay, disability, or illness, ages birth through grade 5. Discussion topics are chosen by the parents and are specifically focused on the families in the group. Parents can relax knowing that your child is in a safe, fun environment with experienced teachers. This class meets the second Tuesday of each month. Parents move to separate room for discussion. No fee but registration is required. Child care is available.2021 Spring ECFE
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WaitlistParenting a Child with Spirited or Challenging Behaviors (2 Years-Kindergarten)Focus ClassesThis class will help you understand your young child's behavior and temperament while discovering positive behavior management and parenting strategies. Families will take a simple social-emotional questionnaire on the first and last night of class. Referrals are welcome. Class begins with a parent and child activity (PACT) followed by a parent discussion. Parents move to a separate room for discussion. No fee but registration is required. Child care is available through grade 3.2021 Spring ECFE
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WaitlistSTEM (3-5 Years)Age Group ClassesYour preschooler will be encouraged to explore, plan, and create with help from you and our staff. We will tap into your child’s imagination and understanding of how things work. Parents will discuss the different vocabulary and systems that STEM uses and help problem solve with their child using everyday objects. Parents move to a separate room for discussion. Sibling care is available.2021 Spring ECFE
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Screen Time and Kids – Online CourseOnline ClassesStarting SoonAre you worried about the time your child spends on a tablet or watching TV? Do you dread the meltdowns and fights that happen whenever you need to shut off a device? Are you just thinking about introducing screens and want some ideas? Join us for research and ideas around kid and family screen use. This is an online course.2021 Spring ECFE
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PopularSingle Parent Support Group (0-5 Years)Support GroupsRaising a child has its challenges. Raising a child on your own may have even more. As much as we all want to be perfect parents, we need to give ourselves a break and know that it is okay not to be perfect. Support is one of the best ways to keep yourself going when times may be difficult. Sharing your stories and hearing others reinforces that you are not alone. This class meets the third Tuesday of each month. Parents are in separate room for discussion. No fee but registration is required. Child care is available through grade 3.2021 Spring ECFE
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Storytime (0-5 Years)Summer FundaysGear up for special stories just for your active preschooler. Stories, song, and dance will have you and your child moving and grooving. Please note that the location could change. Registrants will be notified if it changes from Northrop to Hoover Early Learning School.2021 Spring ECFE
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Starting SoonThose Great Informational Fridays (TGIF) (0-5 Years)Week By WeekSpending time with your child playing and learning increases the bond between a parent and a child. Gain knowledge and techniques with themed activities and discussions. Topics will vary from week to week. Attend one class or all of the classes with our flexible week by week registration. Parents move to separate room for discussion. Registration is required and opens Monday morning the week of the class.2021 Spring ECFE
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Those Great Informational Tuesdays (TGIT) (0-5 Years)Week By WeekStarting SoonLooking to build in some quality time with your child? Join us Tuesday nights for some dedicated play and learn time. Gain insight about your child's growth and development while having fun. Parents will spend time with a Parent Educator. Attend one class or all of the classes with our flexible week by week registration.2021 Spring ECFE