Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

Your 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.

Your 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.

Dress 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.

Being 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.

Are 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.

Explore 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 class

Are 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.

Looking 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.