Lake Superior Community Education

What are the benefits ECFE?

For children

• Focused time with parents to learn and explore an early childhood environment
• Social skills developed in interaction with other young children in a rich environment
• Early identification of learning concerns
• Parents with positive parenting skills to promote healthy development

For parents & families

• Support during the transition to parenthood
• Information on early development and what to expect from children
• Strategies for effective limit setting and teaching
• Time with other parents to reflect on family values and parenting practices
• Strategies for balancing work and family and managing stress.

What should we expect at ECFE?

When you arrive at a Mixed Age Session all teachers are present and the room is set with carefully planned activities for you & our children to enjoy together. After Parent & Child Time we will clean up and have a brief Circle Time to help children get to know each other’s names & develop literacy skills. After Circle Time the children will settle in for Snack & the parents will move to the parent room for discussion. During Parent Time, children will have more free play time in the classroom followed by cleanup time and a final Circle Time. Parents will return to the children’s room at the end of class. Please feel free to bring a comfort item that will help your child with separation, if needed.