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Ages	1 yr. ^{6 m} - 4 yr. ^{6 m}

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ECFE Outdoor Learning - Let's Go Outdoors

Outdoor experiences naturally provide children with opportunities to develop their whole selves while also learning hands-on about the world around them. Children’s free time outside dropped by 38% between 1979 and 1999. “Unstructured” outdoor play today amounts to only about 30 minutes per week for each of our children. That’s barely 4 minutes per day. Research shows that when children have outdoor experience in nature, they are happier, healthier and do better in school. It also improves learners’ attention, levels of stress, self-discipline, interest and enjoyment in learning and physical activity and fitness. (Jeffers Foundation) ECFE Outdoor Learning/Nature-based play, will include but not limited to the following: digging holes, exploring, building stick forts, daydreaming in your secret spot or just “mucking around” in the woods. Class will happen all Fridays ECFE is in session, no matter the weather. Please dress for the weather and the bugs! Free class, no registration required! Class will be held at Cedar Ridge Outdoor Learning area. 8905 Braxton Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 *Park in the general parking lot and walk to the left side of the building to the sign for Outdoor Learning and the path into the woods. Call 952-975-7200 with questions.

FREE - Tummy Time Essentials (birth to precrawling)

Join us to learn from a licensed pediatric physical therapist the essentials to help your child enjoy tummy time, and massage that can provide comfort and relaxation. You will also learn ways to position your baby to minimize head shape issues and work on midline head posture for visual development. This class is recommended for children who are NOT crawling. Free class, no registration required!

Fri, Dec 6

10:30 - 11:30 AM

Ages	1 mo. - 1 yr.

Family School 2024-2025

Our Family School program offers free English classes for adults, Little Eagles preschool for 3 and 4 year olds, and an infant and toddler classroom for younger children or children 5 and under who are not enrolled in preschool. Adult English classes are provided by Metro South Adult Basic Education, and children's classes are staffed by early childhood educators. For the 2024-2025 school year, Family School will take place in person during the mornings. Preschoolers who are 3 year old by September 1, 2024 attend morning classes at Lower Campus Preschool Center. Preschoolers who are 4 years old by September 1, 2024 attend morning preschool at your assigned elementary school. Adults and any other children 5 and under who are not enrolled in preschool will attend classes two days a week at Lower Campus Early Childhood Center. Adult classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays or on Tuesdays and Thursdays, depending on your English level. If you see a note that this class is full, please enroll anyway. Everyone who enrolls in the class will be on the waitlist until we receive a test score from Metro South ABE and place you in a specific class section. Nuestro programa Family School ofrece clases de inglés gratuitas para adultos, preescolar Little Eagles para niños de 3 y 4 años y un salón de clases para bebés y niños pequeños para niños más pequeños o niños de 5 años o menos que no están inscritos en preescolar. Las clases de inglés para adultos son impartidas por Metro South Adult Basic Education, y las clases para niños están a cargo de educadores de la primera infancia. Para el curso escolar 2024-2025, la Escuela de Familia se desarrollará de forma presencial en horario de mañana. Los niños en edad preescolar que tengan 3 años antes del 1 de septiembre de 2024 asisten a clases matutinas en el Centro preescolar del campus inferior. Los niños en edad preescolar que tengan 4 años antes del 1 de septiembre de 2024 asisten al preescolar matutino en su escuela primaria asignada. Los adultos y otros niños menores de 5 años que no estén inscritos en preescolar asistirán a clases dos días a la semana en el Centro de Primera Infancia del Lower Campus. Las clases para adultos son los lunes y miércoles o los martes y jueves, dependiendo de tu nivel de inglés. Si ve una nota que indica que esta clase está llena, inscríbase de todos modos. Todos los que se inscriban en la clase estarán en la lista de espera hasta que recibamos una puntuación del examen de Metro South ABE y lo coloquemos en una sección de clase específica. For assistance in English please call (952) 975-6940. Para asistencia en español llame al 952-975-7206. Kaalmada af Somali la xidhiidh 952-975-7254. Family School is a collaboration between Eden Prairie Schools Community Education and our partner Metro South ABE. Metro South is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using state and/or federal funding, Minnesota Statute Section 124D.522 and/or CFDA 84.002, Adult Basic Education-Grants to States.

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Fantastic Fridays 2024-25

Register weekly for indoor exploring time in the Historic Gym with a children's teacher and parent educator in this non-separating class. Children birth to 5 are welcome and each week will bring new activities. Weekly registration opens on Saturday for the upcoming week.

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Free - Drop In Play

Enjoy this time to explore the baby room, connect with other parents and enjoy songs and conversation. Parents and babies birth to one are welcome! Free class, no registration required!

Fri, Dec 20

10:30 - 11:30 AM

1 yr.

Free: Babies and Books

Early Literacy starts when your little one is a infant. Come meet other parents with children birth-one and start your connections with Eden Prairie schools. You will learn about our programs, early literacy, enjoy a small snack, meet other parents and go home with a Welcome Bag, a book and new friends! Free class, no registration required!

Fri, Dec 13

10:30 - 11:30 AM

Community Education Building

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Little Learners 2024-2025

Three and four year olds are excited to explore the world and meet new friends! The preschool years are full of discovery, but can also be a parenting challenge. Your child will build positive self esteem, confidence, and independence while they are in the classroom. Parents will learn more strategies for successful and effective parenting. Separating. Select your class based on your child’s age as of September 1, 2024.

Thu, Sep 12 - May 8 2025

Ages	3 yr. - 5 yr.

Movers and Shakers 2024-25

Two year olds use experimentation to help interpret their world. Join this class and watch your child explore every learning opportunity with curiosity and passion. Children will practice social skills such as taking turns, listening to the teacher and following in line while experiencing a fun and loving classroom environment. Parents will meet and discuss topics like healthy eating habits, toilet training and how to set limits with love. Enjoy parent/child time including songs, activities and games that will help your child thrive in every way. Relax and enjoy the parent support and discussion time while building a network of friends for your child and family. Separating. The curriculum covered will have some repetition from prior seasonal sessions and will focus on each child/family’s needs. Select your classes based on your child’s age as of September 1, 2024.

Ages	2 yr. - 2 yr. ^{11 m}

Ages	2 yr. - 2 yr. ^{11 m}

Wed, Sep 11 - May 7 2025

Mon, Feb 24 2025 - May 5 2025

Ages	2 yr. - 2 yr. ^{11 m}

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Parent Topic - Emotion Coaching 2024-25

This five-week online class will focus on parents’ role in supporting their child’s emotional growth and intelligence. Using research from Gottman Institute, “Emotion Coaching: The Heart of Parenting”, we will discuss and explore the five-step method that builds emotional intelligence and creates positive, long-lasting effects for children from toddlers to teens. Zoom links will be sent via email upon registration. $27 per session*

Tue, Dec 3 - Jan 14 2025

8:00 - 9:00 PM

Online Learning

Tue, Feb 25 2025 - Mar 25 2025

8:00 - 9:00 PM

Online Learning

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Parent Topic - Mindful Parenting 2024-25

In this five-week online class, we will discuss ways to be a more mindful parent by learning how to respond rather than react in stressful parenting situations. Mindful parenting means that you bring your conscious attention to what’s happening instead of getting seized by your emotions. Managing our own emotions and behaviors are key to teaching our children how to manage theirs. Parenting young children can be difficult; let’s support each other and learn skills to be more mindful of our responses to our children. Zoom links will be sent via email upon registration. $27 per five-week session

Tue, Jan 21 2025 - Feb 18 2025

8:00 - 9:00 PM

Online Learning

Tue, Apr 8 2025 - May 6 2025

8:00 - 9:00 PM

Online Learning

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Parent Topic - Positive Solutions for Families 2024-25

Are you struggling to get your child to listen, follow directions or manage their big emotions? Are you ready to learn some new strategies that will help you gain cooperation and connect with your child? Join us for this 9-week parent only on-line class that will give you the opportunity to reflect, create a plan, and practice new strategies in a safe environment with other parents. You will learn key strategies to promote your child’s social and emotional skills, understand your child’s challenging behavior, and use positive approaches to help children learn appropriate behavior. Positive Solutions for Families is an evidence-based workshop developed by the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations and facilitated by a Parent Educator. Zoom links will be sent via email upon registration. $53 per nine-week session*

Tue, Dec 3 - Feb 11 2025

8:00 - 9:00 PM

Online Learning

Tue, Feb 25 2025 - Apr 29 2025

8:00 - 9:00 PM

Online Session

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Parents of Preschoolers 2024-25

Do you have a preschool aged child and would like support with parenting your preschooler? Join other parents in a Parent-Educator led class to share the joys and challenges that come with this stage! This adult only class provides education, connection and strategies to support your child on the topics of development, cooperation, communication, problem solving, emotional intelligence, and more. Held in person at the Community Education Building, 8100 School Road. Course is free, no registration required! Child care available for a fee- please see sliding fee scale on page 3 (pre-registration required for child care)

Mon, Dec 2 - Feb 10 2025

9:30 - 10:30 AM

Min Age

18 yr.

READY! For Kindergarten

READY! for Kindergarten is a nationally recognized program that has been shown to give parents and caregivers the skills and tools to help children enter kindergarten at or above grade level. This class will include training for parents on reading, writing, math and social-emotional skills that children need to thrive in school and is taught by a licensed early childhood parent educator. Every family that attends a READY! for Kindergarten session receives a high-quality collection of learning tools to further their child's progress towards school readiness. Additionally, there is a fall, winter, and spring session and each session offers new content and new toys, so register for all three sessions! The session is for the parent/caregiver ONLY. Please register yourself for the class and include any additional adults that will be attending with you. Childcare is available while parents are in the training session. Advance registration is required. Please note: READY! for Kindergarten is funded through a grant from The Foundation For Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS) and is only offered at no cost to Eden Prairie residents who meet the income requirement. This is a professional development opportunity for educators and caregivers to earn CEU credits, as well as for parents.

Sat, Jan 11 2025

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Ages	18 yr. - 80 yr.

Sib Care 2024-2025

Sib care is for families attending Family School (Outreach) or an ECFE class and you need child care for a sibling.

Small Wonders 2024-25

Enjoy this relaxing, informative class for children who are less than one year old. This class is designed to be your time to slow down, enjoy your little one and develop a supportive network with other parents. Parents and children enjoy songs, puppets, musical instruments and other fun activities in our bright and baby-safe classroom. A knowledgeable parent educator will lead interactive discussions on feeding, sleeping, safety, brain development, balancing your life as a new parent and more. Non-Separating. Select your class based on your child’s age as of September 1, 2024.

Tue, Dec 3 - Feb 18 2025

1 yr. ^{3 m}

Tue, Dec 3 - Feb 18 2025

4:45 - 5:45 PM

1 yr. ^{3 m}

Tue, Dec 3 - Feb 18 2025

Tiny Explorers 2024-25

Toddlers grow, change and try new things at a rapid pace. Join this class where eager students turn a whirl of activity into learning that inspires confidence. You will learn songs, games, stories and activities to extend your child’s learning at home. There will be parent discussion time to explore what is behind your toddler’s endless energy and enthusiasm. Non-Separating. The curriculum covered will have some repetition from prior seasonal sessions and will focus on each child/family’s needs. Select your class based on your child’s age as of September 1, 2024.

Ages	1 yr. - 1 yr. ^{11 m}

Ages	1 yr. - 1 yr. ^{11 m}

Wed, Sep 11 - May 7 2025

Wed, Feb 26 2025 - May 7 2025

Ages	1 yr. - 1 yr. ^{11 m}

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Young Infants

Did you have a baby in the last 6 months? We would love to meet you and walk with you during your child’s early months. Come join other parents with little ones and feel the support that comes from talking with others, gaining education, and beginning to develop your village!

1:00 - 2:00 PM

6 mo.