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Circle of SecurityParent Only“Circle of Security” is all about relationships. Parents and caregivers will explore the emotional world of a child, by learning to read his emotional cues. Tips on supporting your child in learning about and how to manage their emotions will be shared and positive relationships will be strengthen through discussion and the Circle of Parents framework. The group will start with a light grab and go dinner, with childcare ages 2 - 7 provided.2018 - 2019
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WaitlistFamily LearningParent ChildEnjoy parent child playtime, adult education and a preschool class/sibling care for your children. Buffalo site includes school lunch. Parents with young children can work on a GED, prepare for college or the job market, work on individual educational needs, have time to discuss the challenge of parenting.2018 - 2019
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Infant ClassesParent ChildParents, along with their 0 - 6 month old and a Parent Educator, gather informally in the ECFE room for sharing and learning. Free book! Limit 82018 - 2019
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WaitlistJourneysParent ChildFor Families who may, or are currently accessing, Early Intervention ServicesParents and children birth to 5 years, explore parent/child activities designed just for them. Parents and children separate, with children remaining with the early childhood teacher to continue the fun. Children participate in story time, snack time and active play. Parents work with a parent educator, connecting to their parenting community and discuss the joys and challenges of parenting a child with special needs. This is a class with a focus on families who may or are accessing early intervention services.2018 - 2019
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Just CoffeeParent OnlyThis class is designed to be a casual conversation about parenting, transition to the formal school experience and connecting to other parents in the community. Just Coffee is a FREE coffee group, facilitated by Andrea Jonasson, licensed parent educator. Join us for coffee when your schedule allows. You MUST register for childcare.2018 - 2019
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LLAMA LLAMA Red PajamaParent ChildPopularMoms, dads and their little llamas are invited to join an ECFE teacher for an evening pajama party. Lots of fun activities, a bed time snack and Llama Llama Red Pajama book to take home and keep. PJ attire encouraged.2018 - 2019
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PopularMarvelous Mondays at Discovery CenterParent ChildMonday nights are MARVELOUS, for parents and children birth to 5 years, explore parent/child activities designed just for them. This non-separating class will focus on parents and children who want some time together...after the childcare day, with a grandparent, or other important adult in the life of a young child. This is a great class to practice gentle separation a few times each month, when our licensed Parent Educator offers parents/caregivers a less formal parent education session. We’ll create a great environment of activities, offer a circle time, get “messy” with paint, sand, and sensory table activities.(Limit 12)2018 - 2019
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PopularMixed AgesParent ChildParents and children birth to 5 years, explore parent/child activities designed just for them! Parents and children separate, with children remaining with the Early Childhood teacher, to continue the fun. Children participate in storytime, snack time, and active play. Parents work with a Parent Educator to connect with their parenting community and discuss the joys and challenges of parenting. All children who come to class must be registered, including infants.(Limit 12)2018 - 2019
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PopularMusic Little People Can DoParent ChildYou and your child will explore musical concepts through songs, instrument exploration, rhymes, creative movement, dramatics and literature in this parent child class. Research has lnked active music making with increased language development and math ability. Begin your child's journey with music!2018 - 2019
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Taste of PreschoolParent ChildThis preschool option is a weekly evening preschool experience, for children 3-5 years of age by September 1, 2018. Taste of Preschool is designed to support growth and development of preschool children in the areas of social/emotional development, motor development, self-help skills and language and literacy development. Activities include: snack time, large and fine motor, circle time, free play and teacher guided experiences. Creative Curriculum, Second Step Social-Emotional Curriculum, Handwriting without Tears and STEM activities provide the framework for this one time per week preschool experience. Families will have an opportunity to register for 10 weeks of programming. Conferences are not offered with this preschool option. (Limit 12)2018 - 2019
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Terrific Tuesdays at HanoverParent ChildTuesdays are Terrific in Hanover! This class is for parents and children birth to 5 years, explore parent/child activities designed just for them. This non-separating class will focus on parents and children who want some time together... We’ll create a great environment of activities, offer a circle time and even get “messy” with paint, sand, and sensory table activities.(Limit 12)2018 - 2019
