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Baby and Me @ Home & SchoolInfant and ToddlerAges: birth - 12 months We are excited to offer these FREE classes weekly, alternating In-Person and online. The first session will be In-Person at Crystal Lake Education Center. You will have the opportunity to meet other parents with babies, explore our infant/toddler classroom and talk about the joys and challenges of parenting with our licensed parent educators. The alternating weeks will consist of a virtual Webex class where you can access the benefits of ECFE from the comfort of your own home. This is a flexible format to meet the varying needs of busy parents with infants. You may check out an iPad if you need a device to participate in this class. Teachers will provide dates for home and learning and school days.ECFE 2022 Winter & Spring
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Busy BodiesInfant and Toddler15-30 mos. Join us as you and your toddler discover safe and age appropriate activities; including art, music and sensory play. Parents will gain knowledge and support from a licensed parent educator and other parents during discussion time.ECFE 2022 Winter & Spring
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WaitlistBusy BodiesInfant and Toddler15-30 mos. Join us as you and your toddler discover safe and age appropriate activities; including art, music and sensory play. Parents will gain knowledge and support from a licensed parent educator and other parents during discussion time.ECFE Summer 2022
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WaitlistConnect and PlayBirth to 5 Year-olds0-5 yrs. Step into learning with your child as they explore and grow. Infants through pre-kindergartens will have opportunities for sensory play, social interaction and building developmental skills. Grown ups will have time to meet with a licensed parent educator to discuss the celebrations and frustrations that come with the parenting journey.ECFE Summer 2022
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WaitlistECFE AdventuresSchool Year mixed ageDo you want to take an ECFE class this summer, but not commit to each week? Then ECFE Adventures is for you! This class will include all of the ECFE classics, such as art projects, circle time with songs, and uninterrupted play time alongside your child developed with a weekly theme. Separation is during the first half of this class and will include time to connect with other parents and a licensed parent educator. Register for the dates that work best for your family. $12 per child per session. Weekly Themes June 15 - Ice Cream June 22 - Treasure Hunt June 29 - Red, White and Blue July 13 - Camping July 20 - Under the SeaECFE Summer 2022
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PopularECFE PlusSchool Year mixed ageKindergarten - Grade 3 ECFE doesn’t end when your child starts Kindergarten. A licensed parent educator will lead parent discussion with topics that relate to families with school-age children. School-age children will discover and learn with a licensed teacher who will engage them in math, science, and art explorations. Sibling care available for children pre-kindergarten age for additional fee. This class separates for the entire time.ECFE 2022 Winter & Spring
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PopularECFE To GO KitsSchool Year mixed agePick up a monthly theme bag packed with all it takes to create a special ECFE experience from home. You can pick up from our non-contact entry area or you may also request carside delivery. Enjoy sensory experiences, materials for four craft projects, movement activities, interactive games, songs, and rhymes, outdoor activity ideas, and a recipe to try together at home. Each monthly kit contains a link to a weekly story and circle time; join live on Wednesdays 12:30-12:50pm or access a recorded version. Monthly Kit Themes: February: Friendship Fun March: Animals Big and Small April: Pirates and Mermaids May: Bugs and ButterfliesECFE 2022 Winter & Spring
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PopularECFE To GO KitsSchool Year mixed agePick up a monthly theme bag packed with all it takes to create a special ECFE experience from home. You can pick up from our non-contact entry area or you may also request carside delivery. Enjoy sensory experiences, materials for four craft projects, movement activities, interactive games, songs, and rhymes, outdoor activity ideas, and a recipe to try together at home. Each monthly kit contains a link to a weekly story and circle time; join live on Wednesdays 11:30-11:50am or access a recorded version. Teacher will connect with families to share Webex links. Monthly Kit Themes: June - Dinosaurs July - Beach August - FarmECFE Summer 2022
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WaitlistExplore Create DiscoverSchool Year mixed age0-5 yrs. Explore in our classroom designed for young children through pre-kindergarten. Get creative using a variety of art tools and opportunities. Discover through parent/child activities, circle time, music, stories and parent discussion. Parenting topics will include the importance of everyday parenting.ECFE 2021 Fall & Yearlong
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PopularFamily Fun on FridaysBirth to 5 Year-olds0-5 years Enjoy music, movement, art and learning activities geared to encourage your child’s growth, development and independence. Parent discussions will include setting limits, the benefit of routines and rules - as well as how to start them, developmental milestones and other topics of interest to the class.ECFE 2022 Winter & Spring
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WaitlistGet your Motor Running Together at ECFE (non-separating)Birth to 5 Year-oldsCome to ECFE and start your week with large motor activities. We will start class in one of our amazing large motor spaces, designed for climbing, biking, tumbling and more. Then we will move to the classroom for more fun including block building, sensory experiences, and play with our great selection of toys for all ages. Get those wiggles out inside when it's too cold to be outside. Activities are designed for ages 2-5, but younger siblings are welcome to join the fun.ECFE 2022 Winter & Spring
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I Love SeriesBirth to 5 Year-oldsLove ECFE and looking for more? This class brings together literacy and activities based on different themes each week for you and your child to explore together. The I Love Series will provide families with an opportunity to do an art project, time for classroom exploration and circle time with a story. The themes change weekly. Registration is for a month at a time. Sign up for each month or just the ones that work for your family. This is a non-separating offering without a parenting component.ECFE 2022 Winter & Spring
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PopularIncredible InfantsInfant and ToddlerAges: Birth - 1 year Welcome to ECFE! We have the perfect space for new babies to explore, sing, and play while you connect with other parents and a licensed parent educator. The questions never end during this amazing time in your child's early development. Topics will vary from week to week based on parent input and feedback. Weekly weight checks are available. Space is limited and registration is required.ECFE Summer 2022
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Incredible Infants- Friday MorningInfant and ToddlerAges: Birth - 1 year Welcome to ECFE! We have the perfect space for new babies to explore, sing, and play while you connect with other parents and a licensed parent educator. The questions never end during this amazing time in your child's early development. Topics will vary from week to week based on parent input and feedback. Weekly weight checks are available. Space is limited and registration is required.ECFE 2022 Winter & Spring
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Incredible Infants- Monday AfternoonInfant and ToddlerAges: Birth - 1 year Welcome to ECFE! We have the perfect space for new babies to explore, sing, and play while you connect with other parents and a licensed parent educator. The questions never end during this amazing time in your child's early development. Topics will vary from week to week based on parent input and feedback. Weekly weight checks are available. Space is limited and registration is required.ECFE 2022 Winter & Spring
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PopularLife with MultiplesBirth to 5 Year-olds0–5 yrs This class is SCHOOL-YEAR LONG, billed monthly on the 10th of each month. On the go and into everything times two or more! Managing with Multiples will provide opportunities for you and your children to play, explore and make messes while you connect with other multiple families. During parent discussion, we will talk about the unique joys and challenges you face with other parents of twins, triplets and higher order multiples.ECFE 2021 Fall & Yearlong
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PopularLiteracy NightBirth to 5 Year-oldsJoin ECFE for a fun-filled literacy night! Come to one or both events. Enjoy stories, activities, songs and games that promote literacy development. During separation, parents will learn about resources, tips, and tools to support literacy development at home. Children will create and take activities related to the book theme. A book related to the theme will be sent home with each family. Registration required. Monday 2/28/22 | 6:00-7:15 pm | Llama Llama book series Monday 5/9/22 | 6:00-7:15 pm | Baby Shark $10 per childECFE 2022 Winter & Spring
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Little ExplorersInfant and Toddler9–18 mos. Non-separating As your little one moves from crawling to walking come explore our classroom with activities just right for toddlers. Meet other parents going through the same stages as you while you discuss the joys and challenges of parenting. You and your child will stay in the classroom during the parent discussion.ECFE 2022 Winter & Spring
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WaitlistLittle ExplorersInfant and Toddler9–18 mos. Non-separating As your little one moves from crawling to walking come explore our classroom with activities just right for toddlers. Meet other parents going through the same stages as you while you discuss the joys and challenges of parenting. You and your child will stay in the classroom during the parent discussion.ECFE Summer 2022
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Messy MasterpiecesSchool Year mixed ageDoes your child enjoy getting messy while having fun? Do you love the fun but not the mess? Come for the mess and leave the clean-up to us. Join us for a class that includes many options for getting your child’s creative juices flowing. Each week you will choose from a variety of materials that promote creativity, appeal to multiple senses, and encourage curiosity.ECFE 2022 Winter & Spring
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PopularMini Book DiscussionBirth to 5 Year-oldsWant to get the highlights of the book without having to read the book? This 3 week mini class led by a licensed parent educator is based on the book “Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids” by Hunter Clark-Fields. Connect with other families as we examine how to regulate your stress response, how to become less reactive and how to respond in order to get more cooperation from your children. Additional online resources will be available to those who wish to enhance their learning outside of the classroom.ECFE 2022 Winter & Spring
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Monday Morning 2/3sInfant and Toddler24-48 mos. Join us for this SCHOOL YEAR LONG class! Independence, language, problem solving and social skills are emerging during these ages. The classroom will foster all these developing skills, and you will value the parent discussion where you can learn, share and appreciate this stage of your parenting journey.ECFE 2021 Fall & Yearlong
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Music, Movement, and MORE!Birth to 5 Year-oldsWhether you have one child or more, infant to pre-kindergarten, this movement, art and music class introduces your young artists to an exciting variety of sensory experiences. Children will learn through play in a multi-age setting using different mediums, colors, textures. Create and enjoy music, rhythm, and movement together through parent/child activities, circle time, music, and large motor activities.ECFE 2021 Fall & Yearlong
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Music, Movement, and MORE!Birth to 5 Year-oldsWhether you have one child or more, infant to pre-kindergarten, this movement, art and music class introduces your young artists to an exciting variety of sensory experiences. Children will learn through play in a multi-age setting using different mediums, colors, textures. Create and enjoy music, rhythm, and movement together through parent/child activities, circle time, music, and large motor activities.ECFE 2022 Winter & Spring