Parenting Press- Winter 2024

Parenting Winter 2024

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Classes open to everyone in the FM Metro

Parenting PRESS

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

We have all said it, “stop crying”

We have all said it, “stop crying!" We don’t want to see someone we love hurt or sad, especially our child.

However, crying is a way for people to express their feelings of sadness, frustration, hurt or unhappiness.

Children are learning how to express emotions and deal with challenges they face. When they don’t have the words to express their feelings or skills to deal with their emotions, they often express themselves through tears and crying.

If your child is crying, sometimes no words are needed; your presence and comfort might be enough. Helping your child learn that it is okay to express their feelings helps them to develop emotional self-regulation. Telling your child “it’s ok to be sad,” or “I’m here for you," provides a powerful message of “it’s ok to have these feelings and I’m not alone."

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 Area Public School District, please call (218) 284-3400 for scholarship information.

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.

Every child will react to situations differently, and will cry for different reasons. How you respond to their crying will help to determine how they learn to express themselves. Acknowledging feelings of hurt, sadness or frustration will help your child to feel heard and understood and therefore, will help your child to calm themselves and regulate their emotions.

Joelle Hofer Early Learning Director Vista Center for Education 2777 34th St. S., Moorhead

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Winter Classes Calendar View Monday

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Family Connections Family Connections Family Connections Family Connections Family Connections EPC121A, pg. 4 8:30-10:15 am 1/8-3/11, 8 classes *No class 1/15 & 2/19

EPC121C & D , pg. 4 8:30-10:15 am 1/9-3/12, 10 classes (two sections)

EPC121G & H, pg. 4 8:30-10:15 am 1/10-3/6, 9 classes (two sections)

Toddler Time

Family Connections

Adventures in Nature

EPC71A, pg. 7 8:30-10:00 am 1/8-3/11, 8 classes *No class 1/15 & 2/19

Toddler Time

EPC71B, pg. 7 10:15-11:45 am 1/8-3/11, 8 classes *No class 1/15 & 2/19

Family Connections EPC121B, pg. 4 10:30 am - 12:15 pm 1/8-3/11, 8 classes *No class 1/15 & 2/19

Baby Beginnings

EPC176B, pg. 8 12 - 1 pm 1/8 -3/11, 8 classes *No class 1/15 & 2/19

EPC121E & F, pg. 4 10:30-12:15 pm 1/9-3/12, 10 classes (two sections)

Homeschool Connections

EPC185B, pg.10 12:45-2:45 pm 1/9-3/12, 10 classes

EPC184A, pg. 10 10:15 am - 12:15 pm 1/10-3/6, 9 classes

Family Connections EPC121J & K, pg. 4 10:30 am - 12:15 pm 1/10-3/6, 9 classes (two sections)

EPC121L & M, pg. 4 8:30-10:15 am 1/11-3/7, 9 classes (two sections)

EPC121Q & R, pg. 4 8:30-10:15 am 1/12-3/8, 9 classes (two sections)

Family Connections Family Connections EPC118C, pg. 4 8:45-10:45 am 9/14-5/24, 31 classes

Family Connections EPC118E, pg. 4 10:30 am - 12:15 pm 9/14-5/24, 31 classes (two sections)

Sensory Xplosion EPC187A, pg.10 12:15-2:15 pm 1/11-3/7, 9 classes

MAPS Family Connections

EPC118F 4-5:30 pm 9/14-5/24, 31 classes

Family Connections EPC121N pg. 4 6-7:30 pm 1/11-3/7, 9 classes

EPC121S & T, pg. 4 10:30 am. - 12:15 pm 1/12-3/8, 9 classes (two sections)

Snowmen 1/13

EPC193A & B, pg. 8 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

Pets 1/27

EPC194A & B, pg. 8 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

Sweet Treats 2/24 EPC195A & B, pg. 8 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

Farm 3/9

EPC196A & B, pg. 8 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

Zoo 3/23

EPC197A & B, pg. 8 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

Birds 4/6

EPC198A & B pg. 8 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

Dinosaurs 4/13

EPC199A & B pg. 8 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

Camping 5/4

EPC200A & B pg. 8 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

Planting 5/11

EPC20A & B pg. 8 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

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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 other child-centered activities. The second hour parents discuss topics of interest with each other and a 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.

Monday

*No class 1/15 & 2/19 EPC121A - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Vanessa Warling 8 Mondays, 1/8-3/11, 8:30-10:15 am Vista Room 104, $96 ($80)* EPC121B - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Vanessa Warling 8 Mondays,1/8-3/11,10:30 am-12:15 pm Vista Room 104, $96 ($80)*

Tuesday EPC121C - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Vanessa Warling 10 Tuesdays,1/9-3/12, 8:30-10:15 am Vista Room 104, $120 ($100)* EPC121D - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause 10 Tuesdays,1/9-3/12, 8:30-10:15 am Vista Room 102, $120 ($100)* EPC121E - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause 10 Tuesdays,1/9-3/12,10:30-12:15 pm Vista Room 102, $120 ($100)* EPC121F - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Vanessa Warling 10 Tuesdays,1/9-3/12,10:30-12:15pm Vista Room 104, $120 ($100)*

Wednesday EPC121G- Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause 9 Wednesdays, 1/10-3/6, 8:30-10:15 am Vista Room 102, $108 ($90)*

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Wednesday - Continued EPC121H - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Dani Wright 9 Wednesdays, 1/10-3/6, 8:30-10:15 am Vista Room 104, $108 ($90)* EPC121J - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause 9 Wednesdays, 1/10-3/6, 10:30-12:15 pm Vista Room 102, $108 ($90)* EPC121K - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Dani Wright 9 Wednesdays, 1/10-3/6, 10:30-12:15 pm Vista Room 104, $108 ($90)*

Thursday EPC121L - Shanna Fischer & Dani Wright 9 Thursdays, 1/11-3/7,8:30-10:15 am Vista Room 102, $108 ($90)* EPC121M - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 9 Thursdays, 1/11-3/7,8:30-10:15 am Vista Room 104, $108 ($90)* EPC121N - EVENING OPTION 9 Thursdays, 1/11-3/7,6:00-7:30 pm Vista Room 102, $108 ($90)*

Friday EPC121Q - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause 9 Fridays, 1/12-3/8, 8:30-10:15 am Vista Room 102, $108 ($90)

Friday - Continued EPC121R - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 9 Fridays, 1/12-3/8, 8:30-10:15 am Vista Room 104, $108 ($90)* EPC121S - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause 9 Fridays, 1/12-3/8,10:30 -12:15 pm Vista Room 104, $108 ($90)* EPC121T - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 9 Fridays, 1/12-3/8, 10:30 -12:15 pm Vista Room 104, $108 ($90)*

Year long classes *Year long classes will be prorated for Winter Registration.

EPC118C - Rachel Stalberger & Vanessa Warling 20 Thursdays, 1/11-5/24, 8:45-10:45 am Vista Room 105, $240 ($200) EPC118E - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause 20 Thursdays, 1/14-5/24, 10:30 -12:15 pm, Vista Room 104, $240 ($200) EPC118F - MAPS Employee Family Connections 20 Thursdays,1/11-5/24, 4:30-6 pm Vista Room 102, $240 ($200)

Teacher Spotlight What's Your favorite Winter activity?

Shanna Fischer Early Childhood Teacher I love to snuggle up with my kids and watch movies.

Jen Krause Parent Educator I love doing puzzles, family games or reading. I also enjoy the family time during the Holidays.

Nancy Fix-Shelton Early Childhood Teacher I like to walk, bike, play outside often, then warm up in our hot tub. I love to have friends in, play games and create cozy food.

Katy Peltier Early Childhood Teacher

Rachel Stalberger Early Childhood Teacher

I love to be outside in the snow: Fort building, ice skating, hiking.

The winter months are my favorite!

H•O•C•K•E•Y! I love to watch hockey and now with two boys in it we have no shortage of time spent at the rink.

Dani Wright Parent Educator

Vanessa Warling Parent Educator

In the winter, if I’m not watching my two boys play hockey or my daughter compete gymnastics, I most certainly am wearing sweatpants and embracing cozy at home.

When it’s not frigidly cold, my daughters and I like to go sledding. When it’s too cold for outside we enjoy baking and sharing with friends and coworkers.

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EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES Moorhead Area Public Schools provides special education services at no cost to district children ages birth to age of school entry.

Licensed teachers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists respond to referrals to Early Intervention Services (EIS) with support to answer questions parents have about their child's development. EIS provides developmental assessments as needed and offers services upon meeting Minnesota special education entrance qualifications.

Professionals strive to provide services in settings with other children of similar ages and work collaboratively with Moorhead JumpStart Preschool program.

If you are concerned about your child's development, please contact EIS at 218-284-3800 or place a referral at www.helpmegrowmn.org.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING In Minnesota, all children are required to complete an Early Childhood Screening to find out how they are growing and developing before they enter kindergarten. Children should be registered for their free screening between their third and fourth birthdays.

At the screening, early childhood specialists observe the child's vision, hearing, speech and development. Early screening will help identify any conditions that might impact a child's learning and assist parents in taking steps to help their child.

During the screening, a parent will stay with their child while his or her hearing, vision, height, weight, speech and development are assessed. Early childhood specialists will review the child's immunization record and Ages and Stages Social/Emotional Indicator and visit with parents about their observations.

Schedule your child's appointment at: isd152.org/screening

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BOOKS WE "The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Winter"

by Eric Carle (Author and Illustrator)

Welcome winter with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this sensory exploration of the season. Discover the very best of this time of year: snowy days full of play, the sounds of birds chirping atop a snowman, the smell of cookies fresh from the oven, and so much more!

Family Connections Classes Cont. (birth - kindergarten entry)

Toddler Time Join our class to have fun with other toddlers exploring and learning while connecting with other parents experiencing the toddler stage along with you! You know your child best. For separating classes, if your child is not ready to separate, you are welcome to stay with your child the entire class time.

EPC71A- Shanna Fischer & Dani Wright 8 Mondays, 1/8-3/11, 8:30-10 am Vista Room 102, $96 ($80)**No class 1/15 & 2/19 EPC71B- Shanna Fischer & Dani Wright 8 Mondays, 1/8-3/11, 10:15 -11:45 am Vista Room 102, $96 ($80)**No class 1/15 & 2/19

"The Lights That Dance in the Night"

by Yuval Zommer (Author and Illustrator)

In this wonderfully festive picture book, Yuval Zommer imagines the Northern Lights' fleeting journey from space to Earth and how they weave a special magic for the animals and people living in the frozen lands below.

"The Giving Snowman"

by Julia Zheng (Author) and Graziella Miligi (Illustrator)

On a snowy night, Snowman lends a helping hand to Bird, Rabbit, Farmer and Traveler when they are in need. The next day when the sun comes out and melts Snowman, Bird, Rabbit, Farmer and Traveler work together as a team to rebuild Snowman.The Giving Snowman is a book about kindness and gratitude.

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Additional Classes Parent-Child -- Non-Separating Classes.These classes are designed to help parents and children get familiar with our building and our teachers without leaving each other's side. It also enables families to spend more time together in play activities.

Parent's who work away from home love this option. You will have the opportunity to learn finger plays and songs, create art and activities and anything else our creative teachers plan for you.

SATURDAY CLASS FAMILY FUN!

Baby Beginnings Little ones will have the comfort of exploring and playing in a new environment. Caregivers have an opportunity to relax and connect with other adults that are experiencing the same stages and growth in their little ones.

EPC176B Shanna Fischer & Dani Wright 8 Mondays, 1/8-3/11,12 -1 pm Vista Room 102, $72 ($64)* *No class 1/15 & 2/19

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

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Snowmen January 13th

Farm March 9th

Dinosaurs April 13th

EPC193A & B Vista Rm 102, $24 ($19) 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

EPC196A & B Vista Rm 102, $24 ($19) 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

EPC199A & B Vista Rm 102, $24 ($19) 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

Pets January 27th

Zoo March 23rd

Camping May 4th

EPC194A & B Vista Rm 102, $24 ($19) 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

EPC197A & B Vista Rm 102, $24 ($19) 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

EPC200A & B Vista Rm 102, $24 ($19) 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

Sweet Treats February 24th

Birds April 6th

Planting May 11th

EPC195A & B Vista Rm 102, $24 ($19) 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

EPC198A & B Vista Rm 102, $24 ($19) 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

EPC20A & B Vista Rm 102, $24 ($19) 8:30-10:15 am 10:30-12:15 pm (two sections)

Register Here:

Financial Assistance/Scholarships available to qualifying families.

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Sensory Xplosion!

Homeschool Connections

Do your kids love to get messy and explore hands on but doing it at home overwhelms you? If so come and join us as we get down and dirty with sensory play!.

This class is for families with children birth through age 8, who are home schooling their child or children. Join us for a class that will provide you and your child opportunities to play and explore.

There will be activities for your child to explore and a time for you to connect with other parents who are home schooling their children.

EP192A - Rachel Stahlberger & Dani Wright 9 Thursdays,1/11-3/7, 12:15-2:15 pm Vista Room 105, $126 ($108)

EPC185B Nancy Fix-Shelton & Shanna Fischer 10 Tuesdays, 1/9-3/12, 12:45-2:45 pm Vista Room 104, $140 ($120)

Adventures in Nature A little dirt never hurt! Come and join us in our outdoor classroom as we explore the great outdoors! This class is weather permitting and you always have the option to stay in the gym if you choose .

EPC184A - Rachel Stahlberger & Jen Krause 9 Wednesdays, 1/10-3/6, 10:15 am-12:15 pm Vista Room 102, $126 ($108)

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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 Learning Director 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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