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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
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About Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

ECFE offers classes and programs to support for families with babies, toddlers, and children up to grade three.

NOTE: Program fees for the winter semester will be waived for most class offerings. We ask that families limit their class registrations so we can accommodate all who would like to take a class this winter.

View COVID-19 response updates about ECFE programming.

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Developing Respect and Caring in Children
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In a world where common courtesy can come and go, how can we teach our children to be respectful and caring? Join us as we explore strategies in how to: Develop empathy. Grow social-interaction skills. Embrace differences. Teach conflict resolution skills. Use positive discipline to promote desired behaviors. Si desea una versión traducida de este documento o más información, haga el favor de ponerse en contacto con la escuela de su hijo/a o el Centro de Bienvenida a la Familia (Family Welcome Center) (763-433-4680). Yog koj xav tau ib qhov txhais ua lus rau daim ntawv no thiab/losyog kev pab ntxiv, thov cuag nrog koj tus menyuam lub tsev kawm ntawv los yog qhov Chaw Tos Txais Tsev Neeg (Family Welcome Center) (763-433-4680). Если вам необходим перевод этого документа и/или дальнейшее содействие, пожалуйста, свяжитесь со школой вашего ребенка или позвоните в Центр семьи (Family Welcome Center) по телефону (763-433-4680).
Spring 2021 ECFE
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Parenting Styles and Decision Making
Just for Parents

Parenting styles guide the decisions we make on how we raise our children. It steers how we react to situations, nurtures, disciplines, and determines the type of expectations we hold for our children. Join us as we: Explore the four different parenting styles. Identify how parenting styles impact our children. Learn about the different personality traits/temperaments. Discuss tips to handle clashing temperaments. Learn strategies to bridge the differences between parenting styles and child temperament. Si desea una versión traducida de este documento o más información, haga el favor de ponerse en contacto con la escuela de su hijo/a o el Centro de Bienvenida a la Familia (Family Welcome Center) (763-433-4680). Yog koj xav tau ib qhov txhais ua lus rau daim ntawv no thiab/losyog kev pab ntxiv, thov cuag nrog koj tus menyuam lub tsev kawm ntawv los yog qhov Chaw Tos Txais Tsev Neeg (Family Welcome Center) (763-433-4680). Если вам необходим перевод этого документа и/или дальнейшее содействие, пожалуйста, свяжитесь со школой вашего ребенка или позвоните в Центр семьи (Family Welcome Center) по телефону (763-433-4680).
Spring 2021 ECFE
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Setting Limits and Positive Discipline
Just for Parents

Positive discipline involves setting limits for children's behavior. Join us as we explore effective tips and strategies to: Prevent power struggles. Teach problem-solving skills. Reduce stress. Support your child's development. Help your child feel safe. Si desea una versión traducida de este documento o más información, haga el favor de ponerse en contacto con la escuela de su hijo/a o el Centro de Bienvenida a la Familia (Family Welcome Center) (763-433-4680). Yog koj xav tau ib qhov txhais ua lus rau daim ntawv no thiab/losyog kev pab ntxiv, thov cuag nrog koj tus menyuam lub tsev kawm ntawv los yog qhov Chaw Tos Txais Tsev Neeg (Family Welcome Center) (763-433-4680). Если вам необходим перевод этого документа и/или дальнейшее содействие, пожалуйста, свяжитесь со школой вашего ребенка или позвоните в Центр семьи (Family Welcome Center) по телефону (763-433-4680).
Winter 2021 ECFE
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Playtime Plus
Playtime

Together, parents and children enjoy stories, books, active play, songs, rhymes, and lots of fun! Playtime will enhance small and large motor skills, self-esteem, and social skills. A parent educator is available to discuss and answer your parenting questions. For children age birth to kindergarten. Registration is required. A limited number of families for the safety and enjoyment of all. Parents and children remain together. Practice good hand hygiene – use handwashing facilities prior to entering Playtime Plus. All toys are cleaned, and play area sanitized at the end of each Playtime Plus.
Winter 2021 ECFE
Waitlist

Playtime
Playtime

Together, parents and children enjoy stories, books, active play, songs, rhymes, and lots of fun! Playtime will enhance small and large motor skills, self-esteem, and social skills. For children age birth to kindergarten. Registration is required. A limited number of families for the safety and enjoyment of all. Parents and children remain together. Practice good hand hygiene – use handwashing facilities prior to entering Playtime. All toys are cleaned, and play area sanitized at the end of each Playtime.
Winter 2021 ECFE
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