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About Age-specific classes

Age-specific classes are offered to help families learn about challenges and opportunities that come with parenting children at each age and stage, while children can interact with peers that have similar developmental skills. Each class includes parent/child time, learning activities for children and parent discussion. The age of the child attending the class must fall within the guidelines during the first week that the class is held.

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Class Under Glass
Age-specific classes

Studies prove that spending time outdoors builds confidence, promotes creativity, provides unique stimulation, and gets children moving, all while reducing stress and fatigue. Parents and children will learn about the outdoors and nature, both in and out of our greenhouse, through artwork and sensory experiences. Class will be spent inside and outdoors - even through the winter months.

Parents, Kids & Preschool
Age-specific classes

This preschool class meets two days a week. The first day, parents and children attend together. The second day is for children only. Parent attendance is expected in order for child to participate in the child-only day. Activities are aligned with Anoka-Hennepin Schools kindergarten curriculum to enhance the development of social skills, math, literacy, music and science. Parenting topics include getting ready for kindergarten, setting limits, bedtime and more. Sibling care is available at most sites only on the parent/child day of class. Andover Preschool and Family Place does not offer sibling care.

Toddlers & Twos
Age-specific classes

Life can be challenging living with the emerging independence of a two-year-old. Enjoy learning activities designed for curious, busy, on-the-go toddlers. Parenting discussion includes information about temperament traits, setting limits, toilet learning and independence. Spanish-speaking teacher in class on Wednesday evenings at Coon Rapids Family Place.

Terrific Twos
Age-specific classes

Activities and discussion times are tailor-made for families of toddlers. Power struggles, toilet learning, positive discipline and boosting a child's self-esteem are topics that are discussed.

Babies, Babies, Babies
Age-specific classes

Join other families to play and learn in a baby-safe environment. Babies will have fun with activities and songs; adults will learn about development, early learning activities, sleeping and eating. Parents/caregivers and babies remain together for the entire class.

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