Parenting Press - Spring 2022

Spring 2022

NEW Join us Saturdays for single day classes

Reading Corner

Check out our top three books that will inspire you to head outdoors!

CONNECT & SHARE WITH PARENTS Classes open to everyone in the FM Metro

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Register For Class Classes fill quickly, make sure to register and secure your spot! Register online at www.moorheadschools.org/CE or call (218) 284-3400 to sign up for a class.

Age Requirements Your child must be the required age for the class by the first day of the class. State funding requires that only children ages birth through kindergarten entry may participate in our program.

Class Fees

Communication Development in Kids Spring is a time of growth. Just like flowers need sunlight and water, children require help to build strong roots. The first five years of a child’s life are a period of incredible growth.

Children begin communicating as newborns and continue to gain skill from their parents and surroundings. Check out these three tips to help your child’s language development from an article published by ZERO TO THREE. 1). Make it a conversation Pause as you talk with your child. This gives them a chance to respond. These pauses teach your child about back-and-forth communication.

2). Narrate your daily routines According to research, children who hear descriptive language before the age of four, develop a larger vocabulary. By narrating what you are doing, children will connect words with objects and actions.

3). Read to your child Not only is it a great way to spend quality time with your child, but research shows that children develop strong language skills through listening to stories.

ZERO TO THREE is a global non-profit founded in 1977 by leading researchers and clinicians. Their mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. Visit www.zerotothree.org to learn more. In addition to online resources, every parent needs personal connection and support. We invite you to expand your connections this spring through Early Childhood Family Education classes. Check out the upcoming class offerings on the following pages.

Joelle Hofer Early Childhood Coordinator

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Class fees are indicated with each description and are payable upon registration. All families are welcome.

Families that live in the Moorhead School District receive a discounted rate, indicated by ($)*. Fee is per family except where noted. If you need financial assistance and live in the Moorhead School District, please call (218) 284-3400 for scholarship information.

NOTE: We are using a “Pay and installment plan” procedure. You are paying for half of the course at registration and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged the balance on 5/01/2022. If you would prefer you can also pay in full at the time of registration

Cancellations Weather-Related Cancellations Check online at www.moorheadschools.org or listen to the radio or television to receive the latest update on any storm-related cancellations or late starting time for classes.

Cancellation Policy Unless otherwise specified, if you have to cancel, we can give a full refund only if you notify the Community Education Office at least 48 hours prior to the first class meeting. Refunds after a class has begun will be given only in extreme circumstances. In the unlikely event your class is canceled, we will give a full refund.

Vista Center for Education 2777 34th St. S., Moorhead P: 218-284-3400 E: communityeducation@moorheadschools.org

Family Connections Classes (birth - kindergarten entry)

Class Structure: Parents and children spend the first hour together working on activities the teacher and room provides. Then we transition into circle time, which may consist of music, finger plays, movement activities, books, flannel board stories, puppets and anything else our teachers can dream up. The second hour parents discuss topics of interest with each other and a licensed parent educator. Children enjoy play time, remaining with a licensed early childhood educator. You know your child best. If your child is not ready to separate, you can stay with your child the entire class.

Baby Beginnings

(Newborn - 15 months) Do you have a baby and want to connect with others going through the same experience? Join us Monday as we connect and explore the wonders that your baby brings to your world! *Even if it is morning nap time, come and join us.

EPC176A - Shanna Fischer & Dani Wright 7 Mondays, 3/28 - 5/23, 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Vista - Room 102, $63 ($56)*

Tuesday EPC122B - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Dani Wright 8 Tuesdays, 3/29 - 5/24, 8:30 10:15 a.m.

Vista - Room 104, $96 ($80)* EPC122C - Chelse Ware & Jen Krause 8 Tuesdays, 3/29 - 5/24, 8:30 10:15 a.m.

Vista - Room 105, $96 ($80)* EPC122D - Shanna Fischer & Jill Christopherson 8 Tuesdays, 3/29 - 5/24, 8:30 10:15 a.m.

Vista - Room 102, $96 ($80)* EPC122E - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Dani Wright 8 Tuesdays, 3/29 - 5/24, 10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Vista - Room 104, $96 ($80)* EPC122F - Chelse Ware & Jen Krause 8 Tuesdays, 3/29 - 5/24, 10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Vista - Room 105, $96 ($80)* EPC122G - Shanna Fischer & Jill Christopherson 8 Tuesdays, 3/29 - 5/24, 10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Vista - Room 102, $96 ($80)*

Play and Learn

Join us Thursday afternoons and have some fun exploring our ECFE space.

Connect with others as you interact with your children and learn through play.

EPC181A - Chelse Ware & Dani Wright 9 Thursdays, 3/31 - 5/26, 12 - 2 p.m.

Vista - Room 105, $108 ($90)*

Wednesday EPC122H - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 9 Wednesdays, 3/30 - 5/25, 10:30 a.m.

- 12:15 p.m.

Vista - Room 104, $108 ($90)*

Featured Class A Mover, A Shaker, A Delightful Mess Maker

Music and movement and ooey gooey combined into one delightful class.

Develop your child’s curiosity through music, movement, messy play and creative exploration. Music and movement will help children learn to express themselves in different EPC177 - Nancy Fix-Shelton Vista - Room 104 EPC177A - 7 Mondays 3/28 - 5/23, 8:30 - 10:15 a.m. $84 ($70)* EPC177B - 7 Mondays 3/28 - 5/23, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. $84 ($70)* EPC177C - 9 Wednesdays 3/30 - 5/25, 8:30 - 10:15 a.m. $108 ($90)* Classes continued on page 4

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Family Connections Classes Cont. (birth - kindergarten entry)

Classes continued from page 3

Yea’ Don’t Nap!

EPC178A - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 7 Mondays, 3/28 - 5/23, 12:45-2:30 p.m.

Vista - Room 104, $84 ($70)*

Nature Class

Rediscover the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in for this hands-on class. We will celebrate the seasons and wonder about all the changes as we observe nature outside and inside our classroom.

EPC109 - Jill Christopherson & Shanna Fischer, $108 ($90)* Vista - Room 105, all sections EPC109A - 9 Wednesdays 3/30 - 5/25, 8:30 - 10:15 a.m.

EPC109B - 9 Wednesdays 3/30 - 5/25, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

ECFE for MAPS Staff

Fun for SPUD staff and their little sprouts. Parenting is challenging for everyone. Take the time to meet Staff across the MAPS district in this session.

EPC155A - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jill Christopherson 9 Thursdays, 3/31- 5/26, 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Vista - Room 104, ($45)*

Thursday EPC122J - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 9 Thursdays, 3/31 - 5/26, 8:30 10:15 a.m.

Vista - Room 104, $108 ($90)* EPC122K - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause 9 Thursdays, 3/31 - 5/26, 8:30 10:15 a.m.

Vista - Room 102, $108 ($90)* EPC122L - Chelse Ware & Dani Wright 9 Thursdays, 3/31 - 5/26, 8:45 10:45 a.m.

Vista - Room 105, $108 ($90)* EPC122M - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 9 Thursdays, 3/31 - 5/26, 10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Vista - Room 104, $108 ($90)* EPC122N - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause 9 Thursdays, 3/31 - 5/26, 10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Vista - Room 102, $108 ($90)*

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Friday EPC122P - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Dani Wright 8 Fridays, 4/1 - 5/27, 8:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Vista - Room 104, $96 ($80)* EPC122Q - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause 8 Fridays, 4/1 - 5/27, 8:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Vista - Room 102, $96 ($80)* EPC122R - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 8 Fridays, 4/1 - 5/27, 10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Vista - Room 104, $96 ($80)* EPC122S - Shanna Fischer & Dani Wright 8 Fridays, 4/1 - 5/27, 10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Vista - Room 102, $96 ($80)*

Register Online See a class you want to take? Visit www.moorheadschools.org/CE to register.

The Reading Corner Check out our top three books that will inspire you to head outdoors.

Harlem Grown

by Tony Hillery, Illustrated by Jessie Hartland Harlem Grown tells the inspiring true story of how one man made a big difference in a neighborhood. After seeing how restless they were and their lack of healthy food options, Tony Hillery invited students from an underfunded school to turn a vacant lot into a beautiful and functional farm. By getting their hands dirty, these kids turned an abandoned space into something beautiful and useful while learning about healthy, sustainable eating and collaboration.

Five years later, the kids and their parents, with the support of the Harlem Grown staff, grow thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables a year. All of it is given to the kids and their families.

Planting a Rainbow

by Louis Ehlert In this perennial classic with sturdy board book pages by Caldecott Honor–winning author Lois Ehlert, little ones learn the colors of the rainbow as they watch a plant grow in a beautifully vibrant garden.

Through brilliant, textured cut paper collages, the story follows the progress of a mother and daughter in their backyard as they plant bulbs, seeds, and seedlings and nurture their growth into flowers. Bold, spare text and dazzling illustrations will inspire readers to take a closer look at the natural world and maybe even start a garden of their own.

The Fort

by Laura Perdew, Illustrated by Adelina Lirius Can a pirate and a prince learn to share?

In the fort in the woods, a prince is preparing his castle for a lively feast for the royal kingdom. Unbeknownst to him, a pirate uses the same fort as her ship, planning to venture out to the open seas in search of treasure. But when a treasure map appears on the prince’s party invitations, and the pirate finds that her sword has turned into a scepter, they realize there is an intruder in the castle―no, ship! Soon, a battle over the fort between the adversaries ensues, leading to a humorous showdown. When they make amends, their amazing imaginations come up with a new adventure…together.

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Register Online See a class you want to take? Visit www.moorheadschools.org/CE to register.

Summer Classes Mini Family Connections EPC100 - Vista - Room 104, $36 ($30)* EPC100A - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jill Christopherson 3 Tuesdays, 6/7 - 6/21, 8:30 10:15 a.m.

EPC100B - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jill Christopherson 3 Tuesdays, 6/7 - 6/21, 10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

EPC100C - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jill Christopherson 3 Wednesdays, 6/8 - 6/22, 9 - 11 a.m.

EPC100D - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 3 Thursdays, 6/9 - 6/23, 9 - 11 a.m.

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ECFE Camp

Nothing is better than camping snacks, activities and nature! Even our art and book choices will revolve around camping.

ECP103 - Vista - Room 104, $36 ($30)* ECP103A - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8/2 - 8/4, 9 - 11 a.m.

ECP103B - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8/9 - 8/11, 9 - 11 a.m.

ECP103C - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jill Christopherson Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8/16 - 8/18, 9 - 11 a.m.

SATURDAY FUN! The Snowy Day

Planting

EPC133 - Katy Peltier Vista - Room 102, $19 ($14)*

EPC184 - Katy Peltier Vista - Room 102, $19 ($14)*

Come and explore water with us!

Students will have an opportunity to explore what happens when snow warms inside and explore water in other forms.

Spring planting time has arrived. Plant a seedling to take home and grow.

Explore what happens when you pound a flower on paper and make clay nature prints.

EPC133A - 1 Saturday 3/12, 8:30 - 10:15 a.m.

EPC184A - 1 Saturday 4/23, 8:30 - 10:15 a.m.

EPC133B - 1 Saturday 3/12, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

EPC184B - 1 Saturday 4/23, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Baby Animals

Spring is here! The baby animals are on their way. Let’s work together to build a nest for a baby bird, match mommy and baby animals and look at the inside of an egg.

EPC151 - Katy Peltier Vista - Room 102, $19 ($14)* EPC151A - 1 Saturday 3/26, 8:30 - 10:15 a.m.

EPC151B - 1 Saturday 3/26, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Summer Fun

Rescue the animals from the ice and find out what types of objects sink and float. This class is all about getting ready for summer.

EPC185 - Katy Peltier Vista - Room 102, $19 ($14)* EPC185A - 1 Saturday 5/14, 8:30 - 10:15 a.m.

EPC185B - 1 Saturday 5/14, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Spring Scavenger Hunt Let’s see what you can find outdoors! How many of these things can you spot on a walk around the block?

1. Bird 2. Mud 3. Green Leaf 4. Squirrel 5. Bird’s Nest 6. Puddle 7. Flower Did you finish your scavenger hunt? Good job! Tag us on social media with what you found.

Rain and Mud

Lets get messy! Play in the mud, blow bubbles, create seed paper. All of the mess, none of the clean up!

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EPC183 - Katy Peltier Vista - Room 102, $19 ($14)* EPC183A - 1 Saturday 4/9, 8:30 - 10:15 a.m.

EPC183B - 1 Saturday 4/9, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

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@MoorheadCommunityEducation Parenting Press Published three times a year by Early Childhood Family Education, a Community Education program of Moorhead Area Public Schools Joelle Hofer Early Childhood Coordinator Brenda Richman Executive Director of Community Engagement & Public Relations Brandon Lunak Superintendent Early Childhood Family Education’s mission is to strengthen families and support parents in providing the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children.

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