Hopkins Community Education

What an exciting adventure you are on as a caregiver for a baby! It takes a village to support your family during the infant years and beyond. This class will provide you with parenting education from a Licensed Parenting Educator along with the shared experiences of other caregivers who are transitioning to parenthood, navigating sleep, feeding, caring for themselves and their families, relationships, and more. The class will include time to play and interact with your baby, information on newborn development and parenting topics, along with an interactive circle time with songs, stories, and movement. Expecting parents are welcome and new arrivals are always encouraged to register throughout the year. We understand that babies cry, and sometimes during class, they may be sleepy or need to eat. This class is "come as you are" and we embrace this as being a welcoming place to experience the realities of parenting. NOTE: Sibling Care is offered, with limited spots available - Sibling Care is for ages 6 months - 5.5 years at Harley Hopkins. Waitlist: If any class you are interested in has a waitlist, please register for the waitlist. We use our waitlist information to determine what community needs are and to open additional classes when possible. If you are a family with twins/triplets, please contact our front office at (952) 988-5000. For any questions, please email ECFE@hopkinsschools.org

Is your infant starting to move and explore their surroundings? Join together with other caregivers and children who are in this new and exciting stage of a child’s life! This class offers an inviting space for caregivers to engage and play with their child while also having the opportunity to connect with other families in shared experiences through the caregiver discussion. ECFE class components include caregiver/child interaction time, a caregiver discussion, facilitated by a Licensed Parent Educator, engaging play-based learning activities for children, and an interactive circle for you and your child to take part in together, led by a Licensed Children’s Teacher. These classes will be non-separating for the caregiver discussion. NOTE: Sibling Care is offered, with limited spots available - Sibling Care is for ages 1 year - 5.5 years at Meadowbrook. Waitlist: If any class you are interested in has a waitlist, please register for the waitlist. We use our waitlist information to determine what community needs are and to open additional classes when possible. If you are a family with twins/triplets, please contact our front office at (952) 988-5000. For questions, please email ECFE@hopkinsschools.org

Join our skilled team of Licensed Children's Teachers, Licensed Parenting Educators, and Assistants for a class full of fun play-based learning. Listen to all the giggles as you and your toddler enjoy creative activities, sing songs, play with toys, explore new art forms, and more! ECFE class components include caregiver/child interaction time, a caregiver discussion, engaging learning activities for children, and an interactive circle for you and your child to take part in together! These classes will be gradually separating for the caregiver discussion. NOTE: Sibling Care is offered, with limited spots available - Sibling Care is for ages 1 year - 5.5 years at Harley Hopkins. Waitlist: If any class you are interested in has a waitlist, please register for the waitlist. We use our waitlist information to determine what community needs are and to open additional classes when possible. If you are a family with twins/triplets, please contact our front office at (952) 988-5000. For any questions, please email ECFE@hopkinsschools.org

**These are Year Long Classes** Join our skilled team of Licensed Children's Teachers, Licensed Parenting Educators, and Assistants for a class full of fun play-based learning. Listen to all the giggles as you and your toddler enjoy creative activities, sing songs, play with toys, explore new art forms, and more! ECFE class components include caregiver/child interaction time, a caregiver discussion, engaging learning activities for children, and an interactive circle for you and your child to take part in together! These classes will be gradually separating for the caregiver discussion. NOTE: Sibling Care is offered, with limited spots available - Sibling Care is for ages 6 months - 5.5 years at Harley Hopkins. Sibling Care is for ages 1 year - 5.5 years at Meadowbrook. Waitlist: If any class you are interested in has a waitlist, please register for the waitlist. We use our waitlist information to determine what community needs are and to open additional classes when possible. If you are a family with twins/triplets, please contact our front office at (952) 988-5000. For any questions, please email ECFE@hopkinsschools.org

Join our skilled team of Licensed Children's Teachers, Licensed Parenting Educators, and Assistants for a class full of fun play-based learning. Listen to all the giggles as you and your child enjoy creative activities, sing songs, play with toys, explore new art forms, and more! ECFE class components include caregiver/child interaction time, a caregiver discussion, engaging learning activities for children, and an interactive circle for you and your child to take part in together! These classes will be gradually separating for the caregiver discussion. NOTE: Sibling Care is offered, with limited spots available - Sibling Care is for ages 6 months - 5.5 years at Harley Hopkins. Waitlist: If any class you are interested in has a waitlist, please register for the waitlist. We use our waitlist information to determine what community needs are and to open additional classes when possible. If you are a family with twins/triplets, please contact our front office at (952) 988-5000. For any questions, please email ECFE@hopkinsschools.org

**These are Year Long Classes** Join our skilled team of Licensed Children's Teachers, Licensed Parenting Educators, and Assistants for a class full of fun play-based learning. Listen to all the giggles as you and your child enjoy creative activities, sing songs, play with toys, explore new art forms, and more! ECFE class components include caregiver/child interaction time, a caregiver discussion, engaging learning activities for children, and an interactive circle for you and your child to take part in together! These classes will be gradually separating for the caregiver discussion. NOTE: Sibling Care is offered, with limited spots available - Sibling Care is for ages 6 months - 5.5 years at Harley Hopkins. Sibling Care is for ages 1 year - 5.5 years at Meadowbrook. Waitlist: If any class you are interested in has a waitlist, please register for the waitlist. We use our waitlist information to determine what community needs are and to open additional classes when possible. If you are a family with twins/triplets, please contact our front office at (952) 988-5000. For any questions, please email ECFE@hopkinsschools.org

**This is a Year Long Class** Our Preschool Readiness class is two days a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am - 11:30am. On Tuesdays, children will be dropped off and have time to practice preschool routines independently. Caregivers will have an asynchronous parenting education opportunity. This may include a podcast, book, article, and/or other relevant information to enrich our weekly caregiver discussions. On Thursdays, caregivers and children will attend together. Class will include typical ECFE components: caregiver/child interaction time, caregiver discussion, engaging learning activities for children, and an interactive circle for you and your child to take part in together! This class provides a supportive separating experience for you and your child. NOTE: Sibling Care is offered for this class on Thursdays only, with limited spots available - Sibling Care is for ages 6 months - 5.5 years at Harley Hopkins. Waitlist: If any class you are interested in has a waitlist, please register for the waitlist. We use our waitlist information to determine what community needs are and to open additional classes when possible. If you are a family with twins/triplets, please contact our front office at (952) 988-5000. For any questions, please email ECFE@hopkinsschools.org

Join our skilled team of Licensed Children's Teachers, Licensed Parenting Educators, and Assistants for a class full of fun play-based learning. You and your child will enjoy creative activities, sing songs, play with toys, explore new art forms, and more! ECFE class components include caregiver/child interaction time, a caregiver discussion, engaging learning activities for children, and an interactive circle for you and your child to take part in together! This class will be gradually separating for the caregiver discussion. NOTE: Sibling Care is offered, with limited spots available - Sibling Care is for ages 1 year - 5.5 years at Harley Hopkins. Waitlist: If any class you are interested in has a waitlist, please register for the waitlist. We use our waitlist information to determine what community needs are and to open additional classes when possible. If you are a family with twins/triplets, please contact our front office at (952) 988-5000. For questions, please email ECFE@hopkinsschools.org

**This is a Year Long Class** Join our skilled team of Licensed Children's Teachers, Licensed Parenting Educators, and Assistants for a class full of fun play-based learning. You and your child will enjoy creative activities, sing songs, play with toys, explore new art forms, and more! ECFE class components include caregiver/child interaction time, a caregiver discussion, engaging learning activities for children, and an interactive circle for you and your child to take part in together! This class will be gradually separating for the caregiver discussion. Once a month, a Naturalist from Westwood Nature Center will join the class. NOTE: Sibling Care is offered, with limited spots available - Sibling Care is for ages 1 year - 5.5 years at Harley Hopkins. Waitlist: If any class you are interested in has a waitlist, please register for the waitlist. We use our waitlist information to determine what community needs are and to open additional classes when possible. If you are a family with twins/triplets, please contact our front office at (952) 988-5000. For questions, please email ECFE@hopkinsschools.org

Are you a native Spanish speaker? We invite you and your children to attend these English led classes, which provide a space for your children to play and interact with other children and an opportunity for you to connect with other Spanish speaking adults. ECFE class components include caregiver/child interaction time, a caregiver discussion, facilitated by a Licensed Parenting Educator, engaging play-based learning activities for children, and an interactive circle for you and your child to take part in together, led by a Licensed Children’s Teacher. An interpreter will be attending class each week. These classes will be gradually separating for the caregiver discussion. The Tuesday class is designed for children between the ages of 0-2 years to have a classroom experience and older siblings will go to the sibling care room. The caregiver discussion will be focused on topics related to 0-2 year olds. Sibling care is for ages 2 years - 5.5 years. The Wednesday class is designed for children between the ages of 2-5 years to have a classroom experience and younger siblings will go to the sibling care room. The caregiver discussion will be focused on topics related to 2-5 year olds. Sibling care is for ages 6 months - 2 years. Waitlist: If any class you are interested in has a waitlist, please register for the waitlist. We use our waitlist information to determine what community needs are and to open additional classes when possible. These classes are grant funded and offered at no cost for Hopkins School District families only. For questions, please email ECFE@hopkinsschools.org

One Day Event: INFANT MASSAGE & PURPOSEFUL PLAY - For infants birth to 6-8 months or pre-crawling. Kara Quist, Pediatric Physical Therapist and Certified Infant Massage Instructor (Therapist for 20+ years & breastfeeding counselor) Benefits of Infant massage and play: *tummy comfort- reflux, gas, and constipation * body awareness *relief of congestion *visual development/ midline skills *sensory system organization *relaxation for baby and parent * reduce the risk of head shape issues * midline head posture for visual development * infant development ideas for play and interaction. Class Registration Required - Register infants and add up to 2 adults to attend with infants - For infants birth to 6-8 months or pre-crawling. ********Sibling Care EMAIL REQUEST REQUIRED - Send email to ECFE@HopkinsSchools.org or call (952) 988-5000

This class offers the unique opportunity to connect with a Licensed Parent Educator and other parents/caregivers who are currently, or preparing to, parent across multiple households. In this class we will cover topics specific to co-parenting across households, as well as general parenting topics from a co-parenting perspective. Families are welcome to have one or more caregivers attend the class. The class meets once a week and is facilitated virtually through Google Meet. Please note: This class is for parents and caregivers only. Families must have a child age birth through 3rd grade to register.

Do you wish you had a group of adults (parents/caregivers) that you could talk with to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting and caregiving from birth and beyond? Do you want the Parenting Education component of ECFE class but are unable to come in for a weekly session? This class offers the unique opportunity to connect with a Licensed Parent Educator and other parents/caregivers about a variety of topics. The class meets once a week and is facilitated virtually through Google Meet. Please note: This class is for parents and caregivers only.