ECFE Courses - Big Lake Schools Community Education

Skip to content

ECFE Courses

Course Category

Show All

About ECFE Courses

Is the class showing full? Join our waitlist, we may add more spots closer to start date. Scholarships available for all courses! Email earlychildhood@biglakeschools.org or call 763-262-3233 for more information!

Early Childhood Screening

Infants & Toddlers

Featured Courses

Early Childhood Screening - AUGUST 22
Early Childhood Screening

Early Childhood Screening is held 5 times per year at Liberty Elementary. Early Childhood Screening is required for children before public school kindergarten entrance (Minnesota Statute MS 121A.17). The state of MN recommends all children be screened as early as possible. Please note that screening is NOT a readiness test for kindergarten. It is a developmental snapshot of your child at the time of screening. Your appointment will include a quick and simple check in the areas of vision, hearing, speech, motor skills and thinking skills, as well general health and growth. Parents follow their child through the process and have the opportunity to discuss their child's development with the screeners. This is a free service to all Minnesota residents. Please note…If your child has been screened through another MN school district, is enrolled in Head Start, or is in Special Education, please call to let us know, as your child may have received a comparable screening and will not be required to attend. What do I need to bring: Copy of child's birth certificate Child's current well child record with current immunizations

Jump Start Kindergarten - Entering Kindergarten 2023
Mixed Ages

If your child will be attending kindergarten this fall, this is the class for you! Your child will experience and build the social and academic skills needed to be ready for school through independent, teacher directed, and small group activities that will best prepare your child for kindergarten. Must be going into kindergarten fall of 2023. Teachers: Sara Golder/Taylor Peterson

Summer Nature Explorers
Mixed Ages

Weather Permitting, families will park in bus bay parking lot and be greeted by Ms. Amanda. Each week families will get the opportunity to discover new activities and spaces on our Liberty Campus. Non Separating Class Teacher: Amanda Danek

ECFE in the Park
Special Events

Join us for our sixth year! Calling all outdoor lovers! We will be touring local parks all summer long bringing all the fun of ECFE to you. Families who attend will enjoy art projects, music and movement activities, interactive stories and more. Plus each family will go home with a new book and other surprises. Events sponsored by City of Big Lake, Big Lake Area Early Childhood Coalition, and our Big Lake School’s ECFE Program. Join us in a park near you this summer! Pack a picnic and choose to stay and play!! CATALOG CORRECTION!!! Time was incorrectly printed in the catalog. CORRECT TIME: 10:00-11:30 AM REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED!! Families will be notified by email any changes to date/time of events due to inclement weather, so be sure to provide an email address when registering. • June 7 – Liberty Elementary, 17901 205th Ave. • June 21 –Sanford Select Acres Park, Sanford Select Acres Development • July 12 – Hudson Woods Park, 16400 May Circle • July 26 – Wrights Crossing Park, 514 Forest Road • August 9 – Highline Park, 19200 Highline Drive • August 23 – Lakeside Park, 101 Lakeshore Dr Click here for a map of ALL Big Lake Parks: City of Big Lake - Parks and Trails

Summer Explorers Preschool - Ages 3-5 (Not Yet in Kindergarten)
Mixed Ages

Join us as we have lots of "FUN IN THE SUN!" This class focuses on developing critical social/emotional skills such as, taking turns, good listening, self-control, and being a good friend! Our daily schedule will consist of outdoor learning time, snack, circle time, small and large group activities, and learning centers focusing on early math and literacy skills. Each child's educational needs will be determined on an individual basis. Child must be potty trained. Parents do not need to stay for the class. Note: Please bring a peanut-free snack in a baggie labeled with your child's name on it. Teachers: Sara Golder/Taylor Peterson

View All Courses in ECFE Courses