Big Lake Schools Community Education

We 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 5:00 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 Fritsch

Come enjoy circle time: We will sing songs We will do movement activities We will 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 Ripp

Come 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 Fritsch

Does your family have a curiosity about nature and the weather that the different seasons bring? Join us for hands on learning with natural elements. We will engage in themes and activities based on the interests of the families, while using our outdoor and indoor classrooms. Non Separating Class Teacher: Amanda Danek

Come and learn about toddler development and ways that playing and modeling will help your child grow. Our classroom will give toddlers a “Yes” space where they can practice all their new skills. Each class will focus on an area of development and activities to go along with it Non Separating Class Teacher: Heather Kittridge

This 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: Heather Kittridge and Sarah Fritsch

Do you LOVE ECFE but feel your child is ready for a more formal preschool experience? This class offers the best of both worlds by combining preschool with our ECFE program. This is a great way to introduce your 2.5 (age 2.5 by Sept 1) to 4 year old (not yet in kindergarten) to the world of preschool. This class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays. Monday will be parent and student class including Parent Ed discussion time. On Wednesday students will attend class independently. Separating Class Teachers: Molly Ripp and Sarah Fritsch