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WaitlistAll Together at Eagle View (Ages 1-4)Mixed AgesAttend class with all of your children or just one. Learning activities will be family focused. There will be something for all ages. Parent time will be sure to cover family relationships and topics that are important to all ages. Class includes parent-child time, circle time, and separation. Class is held at Eagle View Elementary Early Childhood wing in Elko New Market. Ages 1-4 years old2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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All Together at Eagle View (Ages 1-4)Mixed AgesAttend class with all of your children or just one. Learning activities will be family focused. There will be something for all ages. Parent time will be sure to cover family relationships and topics that are important to all ages. Class includes parent-child time, circle time, and separation. Class is held at Eagle View Elementary Early Childhood wing in Elko New Market. Ages 1-4 years old2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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Baby and Me (Birth - 12 months)InfantsBirth-12 months Parenting a baby is exciting and challenging. Join other parents and their babies for this special time together. Talk about feeding, sleeping, soothing and adjusting to parenthood. Sibling care is available during the daytime class for a small fee.2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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PopularBaby and Me (Birth - 12 months) Evening classInfantsBirth-12 months Parenting a baby is exciting and challenging. Join other parents and their babies for this special time together. Talk about feeding, sleeping, soothing and adjusting to parenthood.2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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Starting SoonRuth Hartnup (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Be My Valentine (Ages 2-5 years)Special Events & Field TripsThe classroom will have a Valentine theme with love in the air! Go home with some Valentine crafts. Save room for a special treat! Register by February 5th! $10/per child2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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PopularDaycare Express (All ages)Mixed AgesAll ages Parents, tell your child care provider about this opportunity! Ms Tara will be scheduling appointments to come to daycare providers in the area and provide a wonderful circle time on Tuesday mornings. We will bring ECFE to your child care provider’s home! Your provider can either register online or contact Tara at tlund@isd721.org. The cost is $20.00 per visit. Childcare licensing certificates are available for the provider.2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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Drop and Go OR Play and Stay Free - New Day! (Ages birth - 5)Mixed AgesAges birth - 5 yrs You choose if you will stay and play with your child or drop and go. A teacher will be in the classroom to provide a nurturing environment, movement,fun songs at circle time, and learning activities to encourage your child’s growth and independence. Parents take this time to do your grocery shopping,housework, appointments, meetup with a friend for coffee/lunch, or enjoy time to yourself OR stay in the classroom with your child and enjoy this time together! Come one time or as many as you would like. No need to register. If you prefer to drop and go, there will be a $2.00/child or $5.00/family. If you choose to stay with your child/children, there is no cost.2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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ECFE In the Park (no separation) (All ages)Special Events & Field TripsAll ages (no separation) Join Ms. Krystal at the parks of New Prague, Lonsdale and Elko New Market. Enjoy time with your child outdoors playing at the park, participating in different activities, and a short circle time! Parents must stay and supervise their children for the duration of the class. Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic with your child once class is over! Registration is required so we have enough supplies! $5.00/family February 13-Northside Park-New Prague March 6-Kelly Glen Park-Elko New Market March 20-Heritage Park-New Prague April 10-Historic Elko Park-Elko New Market April 24-Settlers Park-New Prague May 8-Memorial Park-New Prague May 22-Cedar Lake Farm-New Prague2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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PopularECFE To Go Kits (All ages)Special Events & Field TripsAll ages The kit contains everything you need to give your child a fun ECFE experience in your own home. Enjoy connecting with your child through age appropriate activities, interactive experiences, clear instructions and monthly themes. Typical kit contents include story links, sensory experiences, supplies for crafts, moment activities, interactive games, outdoor activities, science exploration, circle time songs and props. During registration indicate which location you will pick up from (Central Education Campus Early Learning office in New Prague or Eagle View Elementary office in Elko New Market.) February-"Once Upon a Time" March-"Ocean Life" April-"Spring" $15.00 per kit/must preregister for a kit2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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ECFE in the Afternoon ** New Class (Ages 2-5)Mixed AgesAre you looking for a little something special to do each week with your child? How about one hour of parent-child time before the evening activities begin? Ms. Tara will have the classroom set up for you and your child to explore and learn together. Weekly themes with a variety of activities that promote creativity, problem solving, fine motor, gross motor and language development. Class ends with an engaging circle. Go home with a new parent tip or strategy each week. Ages 2-5 $48/per child2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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the airplane (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Evening Preschool With Parents (Ages 3-5)Mixed AgesAges 3-5 yrs Come and explore the preschool classroom with your child. Class includes parent/child school readiness activities and circle time. Parents separate for the last half of class and discuss parenting topics of their choice.2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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Evening at Eagle View (Ages 1-5)Mixed AgesAges 1-5 yrs The classroom will be ready so you can leave the laundry, household work and other distractions that pull you from spending time with your child. After a busy day at work or home, come to class with one or more of your children and give them your undivided attention in this crazy, busy world. Leave the mess and learning to us. There will be fine and large motor activities, arts and crafts and fun activities to do with your child to help their cognitive growth and development. After circle time parents will head to a room to discuss the latest research about parenting and other topics that are of interest to you. Discussions will be led by a parent educator.2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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WaitlistFabulous Fridays (Ages 2-5)Mixed AgesAges 2-5 Your child is busy, curious, changing and growing more independent every day. Enjoy music, movement and learning activities to encourage their growth and independence. Parent discussion will include talking about setting limits, home routines and rules, having realistic expectations and topics of special interest to you. Sibling care is available during the daytime class. If class is full, please add your name to the waitlist.2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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WaitlistFabulous Fridays (Ages 2-5)Mixed AgesAges 2-5 Your child is busy, curious, changing and growing more independent every day. Enjoy music, movement and learning activities to encourage their growth and independence. Parent discussion will include talking about setting limits, home routines and rules, having realistic expectations and topics of special interest to you. Sibling care is available during the daytime class for a small fee. If class is full, please add your name to the waitlist.2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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Nan Palmero (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Grandfriend Bowling (Ages 2 1/2 - 5)Special Events & Field TripsBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! This event is for preschoolers and their grandma, grandpa or any special friend. The bumpers will be in place so everyone has a chance to knock down the pins! Meet at Strike Force Bowl in New Prague, bowl a game and then have pizza. $12 fee includes one game, shoe rental, and pizza per individual. Register by April 17. You must register each person individually. For example, if you have one child and 2 grandparents attending, the total cost would be $36.00 ($12.00 for each person attending) If you have any questions regarding the registration, please call Sharon at 952-758-1674. Ages 2 1/2 - 52023 Winter Spring ECFE
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Let's Play Saturdays (Ages birth-5 years)Mixed AgesCome and play with your young children at the CEC gym. This is a project of the New Prague Early Learning Childhood Initiative Coalition. We are promoting physical development and community opportunities for young children during the winter months. Space will be set up to promote active play for children ages 0-5. Older children are welcome to come if they have a sibling 5 or under. Parents must stay. You do not need to attend the whole time; you can drop in as you are able. There is no set fee, free will donations will be accepted and used to expand the program and replace equipment. Ages birth-5 years old2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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Little Scientist (Ages 3-5)Special Events & Field TripsPLEASE NOTE: THE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH. Children and parents will learn and discover through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Bring your curious children to this class as we explore how science can be just right for preschoolers. $12/child, ages 3-5 Must register by February 20.2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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PopularMagnificent Mondays (Ages 12-23 months)ToddlersAges 12-23 months (as of 9/1) You and your child will love playing together and exploring the toddler classroom with activities selected for this age. Enjoy the first half of class together playing, learning, and singing at circle time. After circle time, parents will go to a separate room to meet with the parent teacher to talk about healthy separation, positive parenting, setting limits and other issues important to the group. Sibling care is available during the daytime class.2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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Magnificent Mondays (Ages 12-23 months)ToddlersAges 12-23 months (as of 9/1) You and your child will love playing together and exploring the toddler classroom with activities selected for this age. Enjoy the first half of class together playing, learning, and singing at circle time. After circle time, parents will go to a separate room to meet with the parent teacher to talk about healthy separation, positive parenting, setting limits and other issues important to the group. Sibling care is available during the daytime class.2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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Monthly Outdoor Story Walks (All ages)Special Events & Field TripsStarting SoonAll ages Back by popular demand!! The first Tuesday-Thursday of each month (February, March, April and May) enjoy an Outdoor Story Walk with your child(ren) on your own schedule, during daylight hours. Each month the Outdoor Story Walk will be at a local establishment (ex. park, school property, local business, nursing home facility, etc.). Parents and children will be able to get outdoors for some exercise, while also enjoying a story and lots of fun, related activities. Once you complete the walk, we invite you to sign our guest book and pick out a prize! This monthly event is free, BUT registration is required so we have enough supplies. One week prior to Story Walk, you will receive an email with details about the walk (location of walk, book title, activities to do with your child related to the book and other important details.) Locations still to be determined. *February 7-9 *March 7--9 *April 11-13 *May 2-42023 Winter Spring ECFE
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Movin & Groovin in the Gym (ages birth-5 years)Mixed AgesAges birth-5 yrs (no separation) Unstructured motor time in the CEC gym for the first hour, end class with a group activity led by a teacher. $2/child, $5/family, $10/daycare provider, non walkers are free You do not have to pre-register, you will pay at the door2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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Movin' On Up (Ages 12-23 months)ToddlersCome and explore the toddler room with your child. The classroom is set up with age appropriate activities. Class will end with an engaging circle time and parenting tips. Sibcare is available for daytime classes. $48/per child Ages 12-23 months2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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WaitlistPeek Into Preschool (Ages 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 years)Mixed AgesAges 2 1/2 - 5 years old Is your child attending preschool next year? Get them excited and prepared for school by joining us for a great introduction to the routines and structure of preschool. More time for learning for both children and parents. Class will include parent/child school readiness activities and circle time. At separation time, children will explore the learning centers and have a reading circle time. Parents discuss ways to help get preschoolers ready for kindergarten and other parenting topics of their choice. Sibling care is available for a small fee. If class is full, please add your name to the waitlist.2023 Winter Spring ECFE
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WaitlistPeek Into Preschool (Ages 2 1/2-3 1/2 years)Mixed AgesAges 2 1/2 - 5 years old Is your child attending preschool next year? Get them excited and prepared for school by joining us for a great introduction to the routines and structure of preschool. More time for learning for both children and parents. Class will include parent/child school readiness activities and circle time. At separation time, children will explore the learning centers and have a reading circle time. Parents discuss ways to help get preschoolers ready for kindergarten and other parenting topics of their choice. Sibling care is available for a small fee. If class is full, please add your name to the waitlist.2023 Winter Spring ECFE