Hopkins Community Education

Parenting Discussion 1-3's - Facilitated by Shannon Rader Ph.D, Licensed Parenting Educator This weekly discussion with other parents of children 1-3yrs - old will provide you an opportunity to share, get ideas, and connect with other families within the Hopkins Early Childhood school family. Topics will include (but are not limited to) sleep, nutrition, media, child development, toileting, siblings, effective communication, positive discipline and 3 kinds of consequences, co-parenting, and so much more.

Stretch, move, dance and sing in a virtual yoga class for toddlers and preschoolers! We will explore different animals and habitats with music and movement as we play and learn together online. Get your sillies out and end our practice with mindfulness and breathing.

ECFE 2-5's Mult-Age Parent/Child VIRT Class Welcome Families! This is a virtual Google Meet class for families with kids 2-5 years-old to experience a fun and engaging class with a licensed Children's Teacher and Parent Educator. Teacher Shannon will provide an interactive circle time to include fun weekly activities. The weekly activities are something that you will be able to do with your child at home prior class. More details upon registration. The second portion of the class will be a parent discussion exploring parenting joys and challenges.

Come join a licensed Children's Teacher for a class with some fun play-based learning. There is so much fun to be had as your child interacts with the world at ever-increasing levels! Listen to the giggles as you and your toddler enjoy creative activities, sing songs, play with toys, explore new art forms, and more! During all in-person activities, teachers will be wearing a face and nose covering mask at all times. We ask that you manage your movements and those of your child to maintain reasonable distance from others. Adults are required to wear a face and nose covering mask at all times during class. ECFE class components are: An in-person class includes spending time in a classroom or outside or in the gym (depending on your class). Additionally, an online parent discussion for the child’s parent/caregiver is offered. These two components are on different days but will be delivered as a full class. Adults will be provided a choice of which virtual parenting discussion best fits their schedules based on time. To register for this parenting discussion (of children 1-3's or 3-5's) please search for this course under Parent Discussion 1-3's or 3-5's. 3-5's Westwood class is at Harley Hopkins Family Center in partnership with the Westwood Hills Nature Center. Class Offerings: 3-5's Westwood In-Person Mondays 3:00 pm-4:00 pm ; 3-5's In-Person Fridays 10:30 am-12:00 pm ; Parent Discussion 3-5's 8:00pm-9:00pm Thursdays.

Virtual Parent & Infant class & In-Person Parent & Infant class - These are infant classes where the questions never end during this amazing time of your baby's early development. Our licensed Parenting Educators have the knowledge and experience to answer all of your important questions. These classes meet once a week and are a perfect way to learn from others, share ideas, and engage with your child to explore what is right for you and your family when it comes to parenting. This is a free class, but registration is required. ECFE Virtual Music Songs & Stories- 3 week series led by a licensed Children's teacher, Katie Clark. Here she will help to enhance your child's brain development through stories, songs, and sensory experiences, and play. Enjoy reading/telling stories, singing songs, and doing movements with your child. Baby Sign Language - one day event is a great way to communicate with your baby! Learn some signs that will help get you started, and end with songs and fingerplays that incorporate baby signs. For parents of babies 4-15 months old.This class is for parents and babies 4-15 months old. ECFE Infant Class In-Person - Come connect and play as a parent educator leads discussions on topics such as growth and development, sleeping habits, nutrition, brain development, and how children learn and join a fun interactive circle time.

ECFE & South Lake Pediatrics Clinician Lunch Break Prenatal and infant families (with children up to age 1) are invited to join this free virtual class to build connections with other families and discuss parenting and health topics with a licensed parent educator, followed by a Q&A with a South Lakes clinicians, with topics including: Wed. 11:30-12:30 This class will meet virtually every week, and we invite you to come as you are, even on the crazy days! Bring your child, eat lunch and enjoy connecting with others. You can come for one or all of these great class discussions. 2/17- Playing with Your Child 2/24- All things Sleep! 3/3- Eating and Mealtime with Baby 3/10- Parent and Family Development 3/17- Your Growing Baby 3/24- Singing and Talking to Your Baby 4/7-Parent and Family Development 4/14- Creating a Routine 4/21- Building a Network of Support and Self-Care 4/28- Managing Sleep and Eating Expectation 5/5- Understanding Your Baby’s Temperament

Do you wish you had a group of adults (parents/caregivers) that you could talk with to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting/caregiving from birth and beyond? Do you want the Parenting Education component of ECFE class but cannot commit to a weekly session? Meet and connect through a variety of different topics facilitated through Google Meet with a licensed Parenting Educator. Current Classes ... Adults Only Preschool Parent Discussion - Designed for any family participating in a Hopkins preschool program (ECSE, Kaleidoscope, or Stepping Stones) All families of preschool aged children are welcome! Join Hopkins ECFE for our Preschool Parent Discussion series, led by a licensed Parent Educator. Connect with other parents, learn from each other, and get new strategies to support your preschooler and your family during this school year. Facilitated by Hilary Novacek Bundt L.P. Parenting Discussion 1-5's or 3-5's - Facilitated by Shannon Rader Ph.D, Licensed Parenting Educator : This weekly discussion with other parents of children 1-5's or 3-5yrs - old will provide you an opportunity to share, get ideas, and connect with other families within the Hopkins Early Childhood school family. Topics will include (but are not limited to) sleep, nutrition, media, child development, toileting, siblings, effective communication, positive discipline and 3 kinds of consequences, co-parenting, and so much more. Parenting Discussion for families with multiples! All families of multiples (twins or more) aged children are welcome! Join other families to discuss parenting x2 or more! Led by a licensed Parenting Educator, Hilary Novacek Bundt. Connect with other parents, learn from each other, and get new strategies to support you and your family!

For families with children ages birth -36 months, new to ECFE, or new to the Hopkins Community. Event format: We will start with Stories and Songs led by ECFE licensedChildren's Teacher and Parenting Educator, Shannon Rader. After we have a chance to enjoy a variety of songs and stories, we will have a parent conversation around joys and challenges of parenting. Remember: After you participate, you can come pick up your free children's book. Details provided during the event. Check out some of our other baby/infant classes: ECFE Virtual Music Songs & Stories- 3 week series Baby Sign Language - one day event ECFE Infant Virtual class - weekly topic changes ECFE Infant Class In-Person - weekly topic changes

Join Hopkins ECFE for our Preschool Parent Discussion series, led by a licensed Parent Educator. Connect with other parents, learn from each other and get new strategies to support your preschooler and your family during this school year. "Creative Problem Solving for Power Struggles"-February 10, 2021, 6-7pm "Creating Routines for Family Self-Care"-April 7, 2021, 6-7pm