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PopularBaby Steps - Birth-12 monthsInfants & ToddlersDiscover ways to support your baby’s development! Playtime and nesting will be followed by interactive discussions on nursing/bottle feeding, nutrition, sleep, safety, brain development and balancing your life as a parent. Your baby stays with you during this engaging class. Come for all sessions…or drop in for the sessions that work for you. We are here to support what works best for you and your baby! Non separating class. Teacher: Sarah Fritsch2019-2020
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WaitlistBirth-3 Play With Me - Birth up to 36 monthsInfants & ToddlersThis will be your special time to experience uninterrupted play with your little one in our early childhood classroom. Circle time will include singing, stories and parent discussion. Non Separating Class Teachers: Molly Ripp / Sarah Fritsch2019-2020
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PopularBirth-5 Play With Me - Birth up to 5 yrMixed AgesWe know evenings can be hectic... so feel free to bring your evening meal and eat before class if you like. We have a table available by 5 pm in our ECFE pod. Join us at your convenience in the early childhood classroom for some special one-on-one time with your child. Come relax and play! We will have the room ready with lots of fun hands-on activities for all the kids! Circle time will include singing, stories and parent discussion. Teachers: Sara Golder/Sarah Fritsch2019-2020
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PopularECFE & Me at the Library - Birth to 5 yr - not yet in KindergartenMixed AgesCome enjoy circle time where we will sing songs, do movement activities and read a different children's book each month. Then we will expand on that book by offering activities and games for parents and children to do together! Non Separating Class Teacher: Molly Ripp2019-2020
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ECFE Baby Shower - Parents with Infants up to 12 monthsInfants & ToddlersDrop in and celebrate the birth of your new baby! Meet other new parents, enjoy activities together, learn about our free baby classes, and receive a complimentary gift. Free childcare is available for older siblings upon request. Non Separating Class Teacher: Sarah Fritsch2019-2020
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Early Childhood Screening - March 5Early Childhood ScreeningEarly 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 record of immunizations2019-2020
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Early Childhood Screening - March 6Early Childhood ScreeningEarly 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 record of immunizations2019-2020
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WaitlistFabulous Threes Fours & FivesMixed AgesThis ECFE class will provide opportunities for your preschool aged child to practice important social emotional skills. In the parent ed room you can connect with other parents and discuss ways to enhance and support your child’s learning. Separating Class Teachers: Molly Ripp and Sarah Fritsch2019-2020
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WaitlistFamily Fun For Everyone - Birth to 5, not yet in KindergartenMixed AgesCome enjoy special time with your child/children, exploring and playing in our classroom. During parent discussion in the parent ed room, share, laugh, learn, and find support in the joys and challenges of everyday life with your busy family! Separating Class Teachers: Molly Ripp / Sarah Fritsch2019-2020
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WaitlistHIVE FIVE Training: A Social Emotional Curriculum Training for Family and Center Based Child Care ProvidersSpecial EventsPositive social and emotional development is the cornerstone of all learning. When children are able to identify feelings in themselves and others, navigate social situations, and problem solve in constructive non-violent ways, they are able to be active learners in and out of classrooms. As a community partnership we want to share this curriculum with family home child care providers, center teachers, foster parents, and other working with young children through this FREE training! The Hive Five curriculum is used in all of the Early Childhood Programs throughout the Big Lake School District.2019-2020
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Little Picassos - Birth up to 5 year and their familiesSpecial EventsDress for a mess! Bring your imagination and explore several different hands-on art activities with your child. Finger & Foot Paint! Clay Creations! Wonderful Watercolors! These are just some of the expressive art activities you can expect to find available during this special event! Teacher: EC Staff2019-2020
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Move & Learn - Drop In Play - Birth-5 yr, not yet in KindergartenMixed AgesCome and explore our early childhood classroom! Let’s play blocks, sift in the sensory table, paint at the art easel, and roll out playdough. Leave the mess to us! Join us for our evening class for gym time on Feb 11, Mar 3, 31, Apr 21 and May 12. No registration required with the purchase of a punch card! Punch cards are available in the Community Ed/Early Childhood office, or simply pay as you attend. Teacher: Sara Golder2019-2020
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PopularRise & Shine Family Fun Time - Birth up to 5 year and their familiesSpecial EventsLets get moving! Run, jump, crawl or hop on over to our Spring Open House event focused on active learning, moving and fitness! Just as children need proper nutrition to be healthy, they also need a balanced diet of active play to grow and learn. We will have the gym setup with exciting activities designed to help get our little ones moving and grooving. The whole family will engage in multisensory activities that will be fun and interactive. Dress to move and be ready to wiggle and giggle your way through the morning in the big gym. Teacher: EC Staff2019-2020
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PopularSweetheart Ball Fundraiser | Birth–2nd Grade and their familiesSpecial EventsDance! Dance! Dance the night away! Time to have fun getting dressed up in your fancy attire; however, not required. We will provide family-friendly, age- appropriate music for our entertainment as we have a great time shaking our sillies out! Pizza, popcorn and more will be available for purchase. We will have a photo booth and face painting. All proceeds to benefit our Big Lake Early Childhood programs. For your convenience, credit cards (Visa/Mastercard/Discover) will be accepted for silent auction items/donations. All Liberty families are welcome too! Organized and put on by our fabulous ECFE/School Readiness Advisory Council.2019-2020
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PopularThrilling ThreesMixed AgesBeing three is tons of fun! Make new friends and learn new things! Children will experience activities that help them build their independence and try new things while you are able to chat with other parents about the thrills and challenges of parenting a preschooler! Separating Class Teachers: Molly Ripp and Sarah Fritsch2019-2020
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WaitlistTremendous Twos & Threes - 2-3 yrInfants & ToddlersYour 2 or 3 year old is experiencing new milestones and developing new skills every day. You and your child will meet new friends while enjoying fun activities and circle time. After circle time, parents will meet in the parent ed room for discussion and focus on the wonders and challenges of navigating the bridge between the toddler and preschool years, while children remain in the classroom with the early childhood teacher. Separating Class Teachers: Sara Golder and Sarah Fritsch2019-2020
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PopularWonderful Ones and Twos - 12-36 monthsInfants & ToddlersYour little one is growing up and changing into an adventurous toddler. Our early childhood classroom is the perfect safe place to play and explore! Circle time will include singing, stories, and parent discussion. Take a break to come and play! Non Separating Class Teachers: Molly Ripp / Sarah Fritsch2019-2020
