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Bedtime Stories (0-5 Years)Parents & Young Children (Birth to Kindergarten enrollment)Pajama parties have never been more fun than this! Wind down the day with special bedtime stories and activities for you and your child. This is a great way to mix up your bedtime routine and enjoy the end of the day together. Parents and children remain together for the entire class.2026 Fall ECFE
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Creative Play (2-5 Years)Saturday ClassesPlay isn’t just fun—it’s how young children learn best! This is a thoughtfully designed class that invites children and their grown-ups to explore, imagine, and create together through engaging, open-ended play. Each session offers developmentally rich experiences—like building, pretending, sorting, and creating—that support early learning while fostering curiosity, independence, and joyful connection. Unique activities each week-sign up for one class or more. Parents and child remain together for the entire class. Session 1 on 10/10 - Nature Discovery: Foster sensory and scientific exploration through experiences in our outdoor garden (weather permitting) using materials found in nature. Session 2 on 11/14 - Colors & Creation: Enjoy opportunities for artistic expression through paint, dance, and an interactive circle time.2026 Fall ECFE -
Dad & Me (0-5 years)Saturday ClassesBeing a parent is the most rewarding, and at times, the most challenging job you will ever have. Strengthen your relationship with your child through learning and play and meet other dads to discuss the importance of fatherhood. Parents and children remain together for the entire class.2026 Fall ECFE -
WaitlistFall Fun (0-5 Years)Saturday ClassesExplore ways to enjoy this wonderful season with various interesting fall activities. Discover what the inside of a pumpkin looks like, taste test different kinds of apples, experiment with leaf rubbings, and much more! Parents and children remain together for the entire class.2026 Fall ECFE -
Starting SoonLittle Bookworms (2-5 Years)Play with PurposeEarly literacy begins long before children learn to read. In this playful, interactive class, children explore stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities that build vocabulary, listening skills, print awareness, and a love of books. While children learn and play, parents will separate for a discussion focused on supporting early language and literacy development at home.2026 Fall ECFE -
New to Parenting in Rochester (0-5 Years)Non-Separating ClassesConnect with other families while exploring parenting resources, community events, and activities for young children. This welcoming class includes interactive parent-child activities followed by guided parent discussion on topics related to early childhood, family life, and navigating parenting in the Rochester area. Perfect for families looking to build connections and discover local opportunities.2026 Fall ECFE
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Starting SoonOuting at OxbowEventJoin ECFE for a fun family Outing to Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo! Catch the bus or meet us there! We will check out the Oxbow Nature Center where we will do a nature craft and enjoy story time, visit the Zollman Zoo animals, and play with friends in the nature play space. Please register each individual person in your family who will ride the bus from Northrop to Oxbow and back again. No need to register if you will meet us at Oxbow. Bus boards at Northrop at 9:30am, leaves at 9:45am. Bus boards at Oxbow at 12:00pm, leaves at 12:15pm to return back to Northrop. Oxbow Park is located at 5731 County Rd 105 NW Byron MN 559202026 Fall ECFE -
Parenting Strategies Video LibraryOnline ClassesFind it tricky to fit in our in-person classes, but want to learn more about effective parenting strategies? Sign up for our exclusive online video library created by ECFE/PAIIR educators about topics from toilet training, to emotions, to play. This self-paced option allows you to access information you need, when you need it. Upon registration you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to view our videos.2026 Fall ECFE -
Parenting a Child with Special Needs (Birth-Grade 5)Support GroupsThis support group is for parents with children who have a delay, disability, or illness, ages birth through grade 5. Discussion topics are chosen by the parents and are specifically focused on the families in the group. Parents can relax knowing that your child is in a safe, fun environment with experienced teachers. This class meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Parents move to a separate room for discussion. No fee but registration is required.2026 Fall ECFE -
Pop-Up Parent Ed: Handling Big EmotionsOnline ClassesJoin a licensed Parent Educator online for topic-specific information based on research. Feel free to enjoy your lunch with your camera on or off. You will leave with take-away tips to add to your parenting toolbox. After the 30-minute class the parent educator will take questions for those who choose to stay up to 15 additional minutes. Participants will receive a follow-up email including resources and responses to all inquiries. Handling Big Emotions - Adults and their kiddos feel better when they learn to regulate strong feelings. Social interactions, learning, and health are all improved when we understand how to communicate calmly.2026 Fall ECFE
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Pop-Up Parent Ed: Looking Ahead to KindergartenOnline ClassesJoin a licensed Parent Educator online for topic-specific information based on research. Feel free to enjoy your lunch with your camera on or off. You will leave with take-away tips to add to your parenting toolbox. After the 30-minute class the parent educator will take questions for those who choose to stay up to 15 additional minutes. Participants will receive a follow-up email including resources and responses to all inquiries. Looking Ahead to Kindergarten - Kindergarten registration is just around the corner. Make sure you know what to expect and have everything in place for kindergarten 2027! Whether this is your first experience navigating registering for kindergarten or you want to clarify the process, this information will have you feeling confident for next fall.2026 Fall ECFE
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Pop-Up Parent Ed: Managing MisbehaviorsOnline ClassesJoin a licensed Parent Educator online for topic-specific information based on research. Feel free to enjoy your lunch with your camera on or off. You will leave with take-away tips to add to your parenting toolbox. After the 30-minute class the parent educator will take questions for those who choose to stay up to 15 additional minutes. Participants will receive a follow-up email including resources and responses to all inquiries. Managing Misbehaviors - Setting limits and using consistent consequences is exhausting, but effective. Discover tried and true techniques to empower children with lifelong success skills.2026 Fall ECFE -
Pop-Up Parent Ed: Pleasing Picky EatersOnline ClassesJoin a licensed Parent Educator online for topic-specific information based on research. Feel free to enjoy your lunch with your camera on or off. You will leave with take-away tips to add to your parenting toolbox. After the 30-minute class the parent educator will take questions for those who choose to stay up to 15 additional minutes. Participants will receive a follow-up email including resources and responses to all inquiries. Pleasing Picky Eaters - Enjoying family dinner is a possibility with some tricks and understanding of realistic expectations.2026 Fall ECFE
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Pop-Up Parent Ed: Sleep StrategiesOnline ClassesStarting SoonJoin a licensed Parent Educator online for topic-specific information based on research. Feel free to enjoy your lunch with your camera on or off. You will leave with take-away tips to add to your parenting toolbox. After the 30-minute class the parent educator will take questions for those who choose to stay up to 15 additional minutes. Participants will receive a follow-up email including resources and responses to all inquiries. Sleep Strategies -Sleep doesn’t have to be a nightly battle. Join us to learn gentle, practical strategies that support restful nights and brighter days—for the whole family.2026 Fall ECFE
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Pop-Up Parent Ed: Understanding TemperamentOnline ClassesJoin a licensed Parent Educator online for topic-specific information based on research. Feel free to enjoy your lunch with your camera on or off. You will leave with take-away tips to add to your parenting toolbox. After the 30-minute class the parent educator will take questions for those who choose to stay up to 15 additional minutes. Participants will receive a follow-up email including resources and responses to all inquiries. Understanding Temperament - Every child is born with their own unique temperament that influences how they interact with the world. In this online class, parents of children ages 0–5 will learn about different temperament traits, how they affect behavior, and ways to respond to their child’s individual needs. Gain practical strategies to strengthen your relationship, reduce daily frustrations, and support your child’s development by working with their temperament rather than against it.2026 Fall ECFE
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Young Mathematicians (2-5 Years)Play with PurposeMath is all around us—from sorting toys to counting snacks—and young children are natural problem-solvers! This is a playful, interactive class where children explore early math concepts like numbers, patterns, shapes, and measurement through movement, music, games, and hands-on exploration. Parents will separate for a parent discussion strengthening your ability to support learning at home.2026 Fall ECFE