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1-3 Year Olds (12-42 Months)Age Group ClassesYour 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 parent discussion.2019 Spring ECFE
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2-3 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 separate room for parent discussion.2019 Spring ECFE
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2-3 Years Old YearlongYearlongPlaying, 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. Open registration begins in fall followed by priority registration for our winter and spring sessions, allowing the group participants to remain together for the entire school year. Parents and Children will separate. New participants are welcome to register if space is available.2019 Spring ECFE
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2-4 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 separate room for parent discussion.2019 Spring ECFE
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All Aboard the Big Yellow School BusAll Aboard the Big Yellow School BusLearn about school bus safety through art, song and discussion. Children will take a ride on the school bus and practice school bus safety. Parents will meet with a representative from Rochester Public Schools Transportation Department. This class is for children who will begin kindergarten in September 2019. Parents will move to a separate room for a parent discussion.2019 Winter ECFE
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Baby & Me (0-12 Months)Non-Separating ClassesYour child will experience new sights and sounds while interacting and engaging with new people and objects. Parents will discuss the importance of early learning with songs and activities to do at home. Parents and children remain together for the entire class.2019 Spring ECFE
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WaitlistBreakfast and Books (0-5 Years)Play with PurposeWhat's better than Saturday morning cartoons? Saturday morning books! Begin your Saturday exploring early literacy with a breakfast treat, a classic story time, putting together a book to take home and some one-on-one time between you, your little one and a book.2019 Winter ECFE
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Cabin Fever Fun (2-5 Years)Play with PurposePopularWhen the winter wind blows, there is still lots of fun happening at PAIIR. Explore creative and fun ideas to not only survive winter with your children, but to enjoy it! Parents and children remain together for the entire class.2019 Winter ECFE
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Children's Work: The Power of Play (0-5 Years)Play with PurposeWaitlistWe have all heard that children learn through play, but did you know that YOUR interactions can make a difference in this learning? Play experiences can develop social, emotional, language, cognitive and math skills. Join us in exploring the power or play, and how you can engage in play experiences with your children for maximum impact!2019 Winter ECFE
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PopularDad & Me Yearlong (0-5 years)YearlongBeing 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. Open registration begins in fall followed by priority registration for our winter and spring sessions, allowing the group participants to remain together for the entire school year. Parents and Children will separate. New participants are welcome to register if space is available.2019 Spring ECFE
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Extraordinary 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.2019 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. Registration is not required. No Fee.2019 Winter ECFE
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Fun Ones (10-23 Months)Non-Separating ClassesEnjoy time with your growing toddler through play, planned activities and song. After parent and child activity (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 will remain together for the entire class.2019 Spring ECFE
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Grandma/Grandpa & Me (0-5 Years)Play with PurposePopularCalling all Grandparents! Bring your favorite little ones to PAIIR for a morning of fun activities to enjoy together. Grandparents and children remain together for the entire class.2019 Winter ECFE
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WaitlistHanging Loose with Dr. Seuss (2-5 Years)Play with Purpose“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go” – Dr. Seuss. Read, learn, and grow with fun rhyming activities and games.2019 Winter ECFE
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Infants & Toddlers (0-24 months)Non-Separating ClassesMagic milestones come weekly during these ever-changing first two years! Rolling, scooting, crawling, walking, your little one is on the move! After parent and child activities (PACT), there will be an informal parent discussion. Parents and children will remain together for the entire class.2019 Spring ECFE
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Little Bird Watchers 2-5 yearsPlay with PurposeWhere do birds live? What do birds eat? These questions and more will be answered when you come learn about birds and their habitat. You will get to create your very own bird feeder to take home along with your new bird watching skills. Parents and children remain together for the entire class.2019 Spring ECFE
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Music, & Movement (2-5 Years)Play with PurposeMoving to music can be a great way to get your wiggles out, to calm down at the end of the day or just a way to share and connect without words. Parents and children remain together for the entire class.2019 Spring ECFE
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Nuts About Nature (2-5 Years)Play with PurposeThis “hands-on” experience will have your adventurous preschooler excited about nature. Learn fun activities and games you can play as they begin to explore the outdoor world around them. Parents and children will remain together for the entire class.2019 Spring ECFE
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Parenting 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 one Monday per month. Child care is available.2019 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. 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 one Monday per month. Child care is available. No Fee.2019 Winter ECFE
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Parenting a Child with Spirited or Challenging Behaviors (2-5 years)Focus ClassesThis class will help you understand your young child's behavior and temperament while discovering positive behavior management and parenting strategies. Parents will complete a simple questionnaire to identify need before registration is complete. Referrals are welcome. Class begins with PACT* followed by a separate parent discussion. Parents move to separate room for parent discussion.2019 Spring ECFE
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Ready for Kindergarten: Math and Literacy SkillsOnline ClassesChildren are born ready to learn and parents are their first teachers. Join this one-hour online course to explore how a few simple interactions every day can help prepare your child for math and reading once she or he starts school. Learning starts at birth but this class will focus on structured activities and play ideas for 3-5 year olds.2019 Spring ECFE
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Ready for Kindergarten: Social and Emotional SkillsOnline ClassesYour child’s ability to pay attention and get along with others is connected to her or his school success. In this one-hour online course, we’ll talk about why social and emotional skills matter in school and share tips for how parents can help build children’s social and emotional readiness. Learning starts at birth but this class will focus on ideas for parents of 3-5 year olds.2019 Spring ECFE
