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Early Childhood Family Education
Anoka-Hennepin Schools Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program offers opportunities for learning through play, socialization, and support for families with children ages birth to grade three.
Register for ECFE classes online.
What is ECFE?Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is based on the idea that parents provide their child's first and most significant learning environment and parents are children's first and most enduring teachers. ECFE works to support you as a parent/caregiver and to strengthen and empower families. The goal is to enhance the ability of all parents and other family members to provide the best possible environments for their child's learning and development.
Anoka-Hennepin Schools ECFE program:
- Provides hands-on learning experiences.
- Supports children’s growth and development through play.
- Is taught by licensed early childhood educators and parenting education teachers.
ECFE activities and classes: Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers high-quality programs year-round, designed to support families in their parenting efforts of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Playtime: ECFE offers Playtime sessions for children and parents to participate in fun activities and meet other families.
Pre-K to grade 3 parenting education and family engagement: Parenting education doesn’t stop when a child completes preschool. ECFE is for elementary school families, too! ECFE offers classes, workshops, and parenting resources for families as children transition to elementary school.
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Clases Con Apoyo en Español
Las clases de ECFE (Educación Familiar para la Niñez Temprana) son su fuente de información y apoyo mientras cría a su hijo(a). Las clases son para familias con bebés, niños pequeños y niños mayores en edad preescolar. Las clases ofrecen experiencias de aprendizaje para padres y cuidadores. Estas clases ofrecen apoyo en Español.
Clases de edades mixtas (desde recien nacido hasta el Kínder) - Separación Los padres/cuidadores pasan la mita deltiempo de clase juntos con su hijo(a) y la otra mitad en otra clase que ofrece educación para padres.
Todas las clases se imparten en Preescolar y Lugar Familar Coon Rapids - 11254 Crooked Lake Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids
CLASES ECFE DE PRIMAVERAInvolucrando el Juego Todos los Días
Los niños son exploradores naturales de su entorno. Usan el juego para descubrir cómo funcionan las cosas, construir relaciones, aprender y más. El salón de clases estará preparado para la exploración para que usted y su hijo jueguen y aprendan juntos. Las discusiones sobre crianza incluyen el propósito del juego para niños pequeños además de una variedad de temas de crianza elegidos por los participantes del grupo. Regístrate ahora.EC503-41 T Mar 21-May 23 9-10:45 am 10 sessions
EC503-42 T Mar 21-May 23 11-12:45 pm 10 sessions
EC503-43 F Mar 24-May 26 9-10:45 am 9 sessions
EC503-44 F Mar 24-May 26 11 am-12:45 pm 9 sessionsDiversión con papa
Pase tiempo de calidad con su(s) hijo(s) aprendiendo y jugando juntos. La discusión con los padres examinará los temas a través de la lente de la paternidad mientras comparten experiencias, alegrías y desafíos mutuos con otros padres. Regístrate ahora.EC507-41 T Mar 21-May 23 6-7:30 pm 10 sessions
Planta, pinta y juega
Ven a explorar la primavera en el interior mientras cavamos en la tierra, plantamos semillas y creamos arte para nuestros espacios al aire libre. Un educador de crianza licenciado dirigirá las discusiones sobre una variedad de temas de crianza elegidos por los participantes del grupo. Regístrate ahora.EC525-41 Th Mar 23-May 25 9-10:45 am 10 sessions
Regístrese para cualquier clase de primavera ECFE
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Parent and child interaction
You and your child will spend time together enjoying activities designed to enhance learning, whether it is with children the same age as your child or with a group of mixed-age children. Mixed-age classes also give families with multiple children the opportunity to attend class together, at the same time. Families will leave class with new ideas and activities to do together at home.
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Parenting education
Parents will meet with other families and a licensed parenting educator to share ideas and discuss topics such as development, temperament and guidance. There are class opportunities for parents only, in addition to opportunities that children and parents attend together and then separate to practice independence while learning and playing with early childhood teachers. Children will enjoy music, art, stories, and large/small muscle activities as they play and learn.
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Playtime
Participate in fun activities with your children and meet other parents. There are fun toys and activities each week, songs, fingerplays, and new friends for everyone. Registration is required. View the current Playtime schedule.
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Locations
The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program holds classes at seven locations throughout the school district. Each site has its own unique focus and charm. Learn more about each unique site:
Andover Preschool and Family Place
Anoka Preschool and Family Place
Coon Rapids Preschool and Family Place
Riverview Early Childhood Center
Sorteberg Early Childhood CenterPreschool classes and activities are scheduled at schools, early childhood centers and sites throughout the Anoka-Hennepin School District. View the directory of ECFE and Preschool locations.
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ECFE | Preschool Parent Advisory Council
The Anoka-Hennepin ECFE/Preschool Parent Advisory Council (PAC) provides input and support to the ECFE and the Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool programs.PAC members:- Serve as a resource to staff on programming.
- Discuss outreach efforts.
- Raise funds.
- Sponsor events.
- Review and approve classroom grant requests.
Attending Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meetings is a great way to learn more about school district programs and make personal connections with other families.
Meetings are typically held the second Monday of each month during the school year from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Child care is provided with advance notice.Visit our webpage for more information: ahschools.us/ecfepac
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Current Catalog
Winter 2023 Catalog
Register Now!View the Winter 2023 Families catalog.
Spring 2023 Catalog
Registration opens Wed., March 1
View the Spring 2023 Families catalog.Save
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Contact
Early Childhood Family Education, 2727 N. Ferry St., Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-506-1275
Fax: 763-506-1506
Office hours: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.