Buffalo Hanover Montrose Community Education

"I Have a Little Problem," said the Bear follows a troubled bear as he tries to find someone to listen to his problem. He visits everyone from an inventor to a doctor to find someone who will listen, but everyone is qwuick to provide a solution before they even listen to his prolem! Children and parents alike will enjoy this story about the importance of listening. Each family receives a FREE copy of the book to take home! Registration is required. Limit 12.

Little Monkey is having a bad day. After a major melt down, he goes to his room and uses some coping techniques to calm down. He sings a quiet song, cuddles with his blankie, and learns how to take deep breaths. Parents and children alike will enjoy this story about teaching self-soothing strategies. Each family receives a FREE copy of the book to take home. Registration is required. Limit 12.

Glad Monster Sad Monster is a book about feelings with fun monster masks that children can try on and talk about times when they felt glad, sad, loving, worried, silly, angry and scared- just like the monsters! Children and parents alike will enjoy this story about the names of emotions. Each family receives a FREE copy of the book to take home. Registration is required. Limit 12.

Bobo needs a hug. But his friends don't seem to understand. "Hug," he implores time and time again. Time and again, his friends are puzzled. This includes the smallest chameleon to the tallest giraffe- shrug and cuddle with their jungle mothers. Each family receives a FREE copy of this endearing tribute to love and belonging. Registration is required and limit is 12.

Enjoy exploring the "firsts." The first few months with your new baby. The first ECFE gathering with other parents of infants. In the Infants class, you will learn about the development of your 0-9 month old, facilitated by licensed parent educator, Diane Mastel.

For Families who may, or are currently accessing, Early Intervention Services Parents 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.

Monday 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)

Playtime fun for everyone! Stop by on Monday morning to have fun in our early childhood classroom. Parents/caregivers and children stay together to participate in fun activities, meet other families with young children and find support in shared community resources. There will be new toys and activities each week, songs, finger plays and new friends for everyone. Registration is necessary with a one-time fee. Children birth-5 years and their parents/caregivers.

Tuesdays are Terrific in Montrose! 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)