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  • ECFE Special Events

    If you have a child under the age of five, you are welcome to attend. You do not need to be an ECFE participant to join us.
  • ECFE in Silver Bay

    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.
  • ECFE in Two Harbors

    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.
  • Early Childhood Screening

    Early Childhood Screening is recommended at age 3 and required for all children before they enter kindergarten. Screening includes a quick check of a child's development, hearing and vision screening, height & weight and social emotional development. Resources and recommendations will be shared. Children need to complete Early Childhood Screening only once between the age of 3 and 5 years of age.