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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT ................. 4Art ............................................. 4Dance ........................................ 4Early Childhood Skills ................ 4Imagination / Creativity ............ 4Kids in the Kitchen .................... 5Music ......................................... 6Science ...................................... 6Language ................................... 6Sports ........................................ 7Swimming .................................. 8ECFE/PAIIR ........................... 12Age Group Classes ................... 12Focus Classes ............................ 12Non-Separating Classes ............ 13Online Classes ........................... 14Support Groups ........................ 15Week By Week .......................... 16Yearlong .................................... 16Rochester Public Schools provides a free comprehensive developmental screening for any child 3 years old to kindergarten enrollment. Schedule by calling 507-328-4004.Northrop Education Center201 8th St. NWRochester, MN 55901www.rochesterce.org/ecscreeningEARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENINGAs temperatures drop and snow covers the ground we are often lled with the initial sense of winter wonder that slowly fades into cabin fever. Finding new ways to keep indoor learning exciting on the coldest days can be a challenge. Join us for one or many of our winter class options to keep winter fun! Northrop Education Center • 201 8th St NW • Rochester, MN 55901Ofce Hours: Monday-Friday • 8 AM-4:30 PM@RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityed@parentsareimportantinrochester @ecferochestermn

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register Everyone Connects!• September to June• Preschool scholarships• Kindergarten information• Family events• MN licensed teachers • Best practices implemented to help children develop as learners for lifelong success• Research-based curriculum and learning experiences focused on high-quality play • Individualized instructionWhy Rochester Public Schools Preschool?Skills we build in preschool serve us for a lifetime–positive relationships, language and literacy, numbers and thinking skills, and much more. RPS Preschool prepares our young learners for a future of school and life success. We use a play-based approach facilitated by high quality educators with respected curricula and assessments in a positive learning environment. Rochester Public Schools Preschool is a quality preschool program that respects the unique needs of each child. When children are prepared to succeed at kindergarten entrance, all of society benets. Growing Young Minds RPS Preschool focuses across the areas of child development, facilitating learning in social and emotional, cognitive, and physical development, literacy and language, math, science, and the arts. Our children play to learn, with whole group, small group, and individualized opportunities. Our licensed teachers and talented assistants provide caring, quality environments where the love of learning will ourish.Registration is open for 2022-2023! Class information on page 19.Call 507-328-4024 for more information or register today at rochesterschools.org/academics/preschool

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 4* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class Everyone Connects!ARTPreschool Painters: Heart Art (3-5 Years/Adult)$29–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101523.201 Sa Feb 11 9:30-11 AMPreschool Painters: Flower Power (3-5 Years/Adult)$29–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101524.201 Sa Apr 29 9:30-11 AMDANCEDance Connection Ballet (3-5 Years) *$80–8 SessionsLocation: Dance Connection Studio, Hillcrest Shopping Center, 1618 US-52, Rochester, MN 559011200.211P M Jan 30–Mar 206:15-6:45 PM 1200.212P Th Feb 2–Mar 23 6:15-6:45 PM EARLY CHILDHOOD SKILLSLittle Life Skills (3-5 Years)$42–3 Sessions • 9:30-11 AMLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101805.201 Th Jan 12–261805.202 Th Feb 9–231805.203 Th Apr 13–27IMAGINATION / CREATIVITYCelebrate Australia! (3-6 Years)$23–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101510.201 Th Jan 26 5:30-7 PM Discover: Farmyard Fun (4-6 Years)$24–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101509.201 Sa Jan 28 9:30-11 AMPreschool Tie-Dye (4-6 Years/Adult)$29–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101525.201 Sa Jan 28 11:15 AM-12:30 PM Connect with us!@RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityed

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 5* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class Preschool Pizza Party (3-6 Years)$23–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101520.201 Th Feb 9 5:30-7 PM Love Bugs (4-6 Years)$24–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101507.201 Sa Feb 11 11:15 AM-12:45 PMParents’ Night Out (3-6 Years)$24–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101504.201 Tu Feb 14 5-7 PM 1504.202 Th Apr 13 5-7 PM Preschool Popcorn Party (3-6 Years)$23–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101521.201 Th Mar 9 5:30-7 PM I Want to be a Fireghter (3-6 Years)$24–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101508.201 S Mar 18 9:30-11 AMDiscover: Dogs! (4-6 Years)$24–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101506.201 Sa Mar 18 11:15 AM-12:45 PMTeddy Bear Picnic (3-5 Years)$24–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101505.201 F Apr 7 10-11:30 AMMother’s Day Fun (3-6 Years)$24–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 210Ages 3-4 527.201Sa May 13 9:30-11 AMAges 5-6 1527.202Sa May 13 11:15 AM-12:45 PMKIDS IN THE KITCHENDiscover: Tasty Treats (4-6 Years/Adult)$29–1 SessionLocation: Dakota–Learning Kitchen1526.201 Sa Apr 22 9:30-11 AM1526.202 F Apr 28 9:30-11 AMLittle Artist (3-6 Years/Adult)$23–1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101550.210 Sa Mar 5 9:30-11 AMRPS Community EducationRPS Student Nutrition ServicesCommunity Education’s New Learning Kitchen at Rochester’s Dakota Middle School.Community Education has designed a state-of-the-art learning kitchen, especially for our participants to develop and improve their culinary talents.

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 6* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class Planetarium: The Moon (3 Years-Gr. 3/Adult)$6–1 SessionLocation: Mayo–Planetarium1607.212 Th Feb 2 6:30-7:30 PM Planetarium: Perfect Little Planet (3 Years-Gr. 3/Adult)$6–1 SessionLocation: Mayo–Planetarium1605.211 Th Mar 16 6:30-7:30 PM Planetarium: Space Shapes (3 Years-Gr. 3/Adult)$6–1 SessionLocation: Mayo–Planetarium1608.211 Tu Apr 18 6:30-7:30 PM MUSICBedtime Stories and Sleepy Songs (2-5 Years)$12–1 Session • 5:30-7 PM Location: Northrop–Rm 210Fairytales 503.201 Th Jan 12Nursery Rhymes 1503.202 Th Feb 23Snuggle Puppies 1503.203 Th Mar 23SCIENCESPARK STEM Experience (2-5 Years/Adult) *$14–1 Session • 11:15 AM-1 PMLocation: SPARK, 1201 12st St SW Suite 632, Rochester, MN 559021512.201P Tu Jan 31512.202P Tu Feb 71512.203P Tu Mar 71512.204P Tu Apr 4Little Hands STEAM Experience (3-5 Years)$42–3 Sessions • 10-11:30 AMLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101611.211 W Jan 11–251611.212 W Feb 8–221611.213 W Apr 12–261611.214 W May 10–24LANGUAGEBaby Signing Time (3-36 Months)$53–8 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 2101511.201 W Feb 1-Mar 22 5:30-6:15 PM 1511.202 W Feb 1-Mar 22 6:30-7:15 PM 1511.203 W Mar 29-May 24 5:30-6:15 PM 1511.204 W Mar 29-May 24 6:30-7:15 PM

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 7* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class SPORTSJ.E.T.S. GYMNASTICS$75–4 SessionsLocation: J.E.T.S. Gymnastics 2440 Claire Lane NE Puddle Jumpers (18 Months-3 Years/Adult) *1860.201P Tu Jan 3–24 9:30-10:15 AM1860.202P W Jan 4–25 6:10-6:55 PM 1860.203P W Feb 1–22 6:10-6:55 PM1860.204P Tu Feb 7–28 9:30-10:15 AM1860.205P W Mar 1–22 6:10-6:55 PM 1860.206P Tu Mar 7–28 9:30-10:15 AM1860.207P Tu May 2–23 9:30-10:15 AM1860.208P W May 3–24 6:10-6:55 PM Tomcats (3 Years) *1861.201P Tu Jan 3–24 11:10-11:55 AM1861.202P W Jan 4–25 5:20-6:05 PM 1861.203P W Feb 1–22 5:20-6:05 PM 1861.204P Tu Feb 7–28 11:10-11:55 AM1861.205P W Mar 1–22 5:20-6:05 PM 1861.206P Tu Mar 7–28 11:10-11:55 AM1861.207P Tu May 2–23 11:10-11:55 AM1861.208P W May 3–24 5:20-6:05 PM Falcons (4 Years) *1862.201P Tu Jan 3–24 10:20-11:05 AM1862.202P W Jan 4–25 4:30-5:15 PM1862.203P W Feb 1–22 4:30-5:15 PM1862.204P Tu Feb 7–28 10:20-11:05 AM1862.205P W Mar 1–22 4:30-5:15 PM1862.206P Tu Mar 7–28 10:20-11:05 AM1862.207P Tu May 2–23 10:20-11:05 AM1862.208P W May 3–24 4:30-5:15 PMScan the QR code to register today!

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 8* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class Basketball (3-6 Years/Adult)$38–3 SessionsLocation: Northrop–GymAges 3-4 1804.211Tu Jan 10–24 5-5:45 PM Ages 5-6 1804.212Tu Jan 10–24 6-6:45 PM Ages 3-6 1804.213Tu Feb 7–21 5-5:45 PM Soccer (3-6 Years/Adult)$38–3 SessionsLocation: Northrop–GymAges 3-6 1802.211Tu Feb 7–21 6-6:45 PM Ages 3-4 1802.212Tu Mar 7–21 5-5:45 PM Ages 5-6 1802.213Tu Mar 7–21 6-6:45 PM T-Ball (3-6 Years/Adult)$38–3 SessionsLocation: Jefferson–FieldsAges 3-4 1803.211Tu May 2–16 5-5:45 PM Ages 5-6 1803.212Tu May 2–16 6-6:45 PM SWIMMINGWater Exploration Level I (4-8 Years)$83–5 SessionsLocation: John Adams–Swimming Pool1920.211 Tu Jan 17–Feb 14 6-6:30 PM 1920.212 Tu Jan 17–Feb 14 6:30-7 PM 1920.213 Tu Feb 28–Mar 28 6-6:30 PM 1920.214 Tu Feb 28–Mar 28 6:30-7 PM Water Exploration Level II (4-8 Years)$83–5 SessionsLocation: John Adams–Swimming Pool1921.211 Tu Jan 17–Feb 14 7-7:30 PM 1921.212 Tu Feb 28–Mar 28 7-7:30 PM CE WEATHERLINEFor weather-related announcements, call 507-328-4010.

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 9* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class Water Readiness (2-3 Years/Adult)$70–5 SessionsLocation: Kellogg–Swimming Pool1902.211 W Jan 11–Feb 8 6:30-7 PM 1902.212 W Mar 1–29 6:30-7 PM Water Readiness (3-6 Years/Adult)$70–5 SessionsLocation: Kellogg–Swimming Pool1903.211 W Jan 11–Feb 8 7-7:30 PM Water Readiness (9-24 Months/Adult)$70–5 SessionsLocation: Kellogg–Swimming Pool1901.211 W Jan 11–Feb 8 6-6:30 PM 1901.212 W Mar 1–29 6-6:30 PM Water Readiness Next Steps (4-7 Years/Adult)$83–5 SessionsLocation: Kellogg–Swimming Pool1904.211 W Mar 1–29 7-8 PM Physical activity improves your child’s ability to learnExercise is good for the body—and for academic achievement, too. Several studies indicate that physical activity reduces boredom, improves focus, behavior and self-esteem.Experts recommend 20 minutes of activity at least three days per week. To help your family reach that goal:• Schedule a regular time for daily exercise and stick to it. Think about when your child is likely to have the most energy.• Keep an exercise log. It’s fun to look through it and see how committed your family is to good health.• Take turns choosing the types of physical activity you do. If your child loves soccer, agree to play together at least once a week.• Get creative. Make a list of active things you and your child could do. You could jump in piles of leaves, y a kite or play hopscotch. On rainy days, you might make up a dance or build an indoor obstacle course.• Provide access to active toys, such as balls and jump ropes.• Drive less and exercise more. Could you walk to the library or to the store?• Use exercise rather than food as a reward. “After you pick up your toys, we can go to that new playground down the street!”• Limit screen time. Watching TV and playing games online doesn’t require much physical energy.Source: C.M. Di Liegro and others, “Physical Activity and Brain Health,” Genes, MDPI.Copyright © 2022, The Parent Institute®

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 10* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class Fun Figurine Ski Ramp Create your own at-home winter olympics using household items and some of your child’s favorite toys. This engaging STEM activity is great for children of all ages looking to test out their ideas. Materials:• Ramp: Can be made of boxes, the backs of puzzle boards, pillows, etc... Utilize different surfaces to increase or decrease the incline of the ramp.• Skis: craft sticks, at puzzle pieces, folded paper, spoons etc...Use different materials to see what will help the toys go down the ramps you’ve created. • Toys: use a variety of toys to be your skiers. To attach the toys to the skis you can use:• glue (if it won’t ruin the toy)• rubber bands• a pipe cleaner• or any other creative idea you haveReady, Set, Go!Explore the different ramps you make with your child. For younger children, model critical thinking about what they are doing. For older children, ask them open-ended questions such as “I wonder why that happened”, “What do you think will happen if... “ , “Which one do you think will go faster? How did you know?” Most importantly follow your child’s lead and have fun as you explore! INDOOR ACTIVITY!

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 11* = Partnership class = Online Class = Evening class Saturday, May 13, 2023BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO BROWSE A VARIETY OF VEHICLES: DUMP TRUCKS, SNOW PLOWS, POLICE CARS, AND MORE! Save the Date!29th Annual Transportation Fair 1 Make sure you are registered with the district so you will receive up-to-date information. 2 Set up your child's screening appointment if you haven't already. Call 507-328-4004.3 Connect with your elementary building.Preschool Enrichment and ECFE/PAIIR NEEDS you!Employment opportunities are available within Rochester Public Schools. Early childhood classroom experience is desired. Please contact Amanda Garcia at 507-328-4053 or email at amgarcia@rochesterschools.org

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 12AGE GROUP CLASSESEach class offers the ECFE class experience including PACT followed by children’s learning and play time and a parent discussion. Parents will move to a separate room for a parent discussion. Sibling care is available where listed.1-3 Year Olds (12-42 Months)11 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 302, 3070113.220 W Jan 11–Mar 22 9:30-11:15 AM2-3 Year Olds11 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 302, 3070201.220 Th Jan 12–Mar 23 9:30-11:15 AM 2-4 Year Olds9 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 302, 3070241.220 M Jan 9–Mar 20 9:30-11:15 AM Skip: Jan 16, Feb 20Toddler/Twos (18-30 Months)11 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 302, 3070120.220 Tu Jan 10–Mar 21 9:30-11 AMLittle Inventors (3-5 Years)11 SessionsLocation: Northrop-Rm 302; One session at Quarry Hill Nature Center0319.220 Th Jan 12-Mar 23 9:15-11:15 AM Everyone Connects!FOCUS CLASSESEach class offers the ECFE experience including PACT followed by children’s learning and play time and a parent discussion. Children under 9 months will remain with parent(s) during discussions as a lap baby.Parenting a Child with Spirited or Challenging Behaviors (2-5 Years)9 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 302, 3070211.220 M Jan 9–Mar 20 5:45-7:45 PM Skip: Jan 16, Feb 20No Drama Discipline (0-5 Years)6 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 307A0754.220 Tu Jan 24–Feb 28 5:45-7:30 PM

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 13 = Limited sibling care available = Online Class = Evening class NON-SEPARATING CLASSESYou and your child will remain together for the entire class. Each class offers the ECFE experience including PACT. These classes will include a parent discussion in the same room as your child. Sibling care is available where listed. Nannies welcome.Baby & Me (0-12 Months)11 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 3050012.220 Tu Jan 10–Mar 21 1-2:30 PM Fun Ones (10-23 Months)9 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 3030110.220 F Jan 13–Mar 24 9:15-10:45 AMSkip: Jan 27, Mar 3Music and Storytime (2-5 Years)5 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 3050671.220 Tu Jan 10–Feb 7 10-11 AM0671.221 Tu Feb 14–Mar 14 10-11 AMJoin us at the Rochester Public Library for Evening Storytime!Jan 3 & 17Feb 7 & 21Mar 7 & 21 Rochester Public Library Auditorium6-7 PM No registration neededStories, songs, and fun for the whole familyECFE Sliding Fee Scale information is available on our website: www.rochesterce.org/early-childhood/faqPACT (Parent and Child Time) is included in all ECFE/PAIIR classes. Parents and children will have time to interact with activities designed to enhance your child’s learning. Connect with us!@parentsareimportantinrochester @ecferochestermn

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 14ONLINE CLASSESYou’ve got parenting questions? We have information and support. Take our online classes from any device that can connect to the internet. All classes are readily available through Adobe Connect.Easy to Love Difcult to Discipline - Book Study 6 SessionsLocation: Online0829.220 Th Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 23, Apr 27 8-9 PM Parent Book Club: Screamfree Parenting - Online Course 10 SessionsLocation: Online0825.220 W Jan 11–Mar 15 1-2 PMParenting Strategies Video Library Find it tricky to t in our in-person classes, but want to learn more about effective parenting strategies? Sign up for our exclusive online video library created by ECFE/PAIIR educators about topics from toilet training, to emotions, to play. This self-paced option allows you to access information you need, when you need it. Upon registration you will receive a conrmation email containing the link to view our videos.$5.00/$10.00Location: Online0926.220PLAY WITH PURPOSEDiscover learning through your child’s eyes in these parent and child classes. Parents or grandparents will enjoy circle time, themed play, songs, and stories with the children.Play with Purpose (2-5 Years)11 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 3060672.220 Tu Jan 10–Mar 21 9:30-11:15 AMMAGNIFICENT MONDAYSRhyme Time (2-5 Years)3 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 307A 0656.220 M Jan 23–Feb 6 5:45-7 PM Silly Senses (2-5 Years)2 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 307A0657.220 M Feb 13 & 27 5:45-7 PM Shapes, Colors, Numbers (2-5 Years)2 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 307A0658.220 M Mar 6 & 13 5:45-7 PM

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 15 = Limited sibling care available = Online Class = Evening class SUPER SATURDAYSHibernation Station (2-5 Years)1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 3020642.220 Sa Jan 21 9:30-11 AMBreakfast and Books (0-5 Years)1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 3020640.220 Sa Feb 11 9:30-11 AMAway We Go! (0-5 Years)1 SessionLocation: Northrop–Rm 3020739.220 Sa Mar 11 9:30-11 AM SUPPORT GROUPSSupport groups are a gathering of people with common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, advice and support. Each class offers the ECFE class experience including PACT followed by children’s learning and play time and a parent discussion. Parents will move to a separate room for a parent discussion. Registration is required.Parenting a Child with Special Needs (Birth-Grade 5)3 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 305, 3060720.220 Tu Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14 5:45-7:30 PM Single Parent Support Group (0-5 Years)3 SessionsLocation: Empowerment Center/ Gage East Apartments0616.220 Tu Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21 5:30-7 PM CE WEATHERLINEFor weather-related announcements, call 507-328-4010.

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 16WEEK BY WEEKMade to t your schedule! Attend one class or all of the classes with our exible “week by week” registration. Each class offers the ECFE class experience including PACT.Extraordinary Newborn (0-6 Months)1 Session • 2-3 PMLocation: Northrop–Rm 3070002.220 W Jan 180002.221 W Feb 150002.222 W Mar 15Stay and Play (0-5 Years)1 Session • 10-11:30 AMLocation: Northrop–Rm 302, 307A0611.220 F Jan 130611.221 F Jan 200611.222 F Feb 30611.223 F Feb 100611.224 F Feb 170611.225 F Feb 240611.226 F Mar 100611.227 F Mar 170611.228 F Mar 24YEARLONGOpen registration begins in fall followed by priority registration for our winter and spring sessions, allowing the group participants to remain together for the entire school year. New participants are welcome to register if space is available.1-3 Year Olds Yearlong (12-42 Months)9 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 305, 3070113.221 F Jan 13–Mar 24 9:30-11:15 AMSkip: Jan 27, Mar 3Dad & Me Yearlong (0-5 Years)11 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 303, 3050660.220 W Jan 11–Mar 22 9:30-11:15 AMNight Owl Preschool Yearlong (3-5 Years)22 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 302, 3070350.220 Tu/Th Jan 10–Mar 23 5:30-7:30 PM Toddler Yearlong (12-42 Months)9 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Rm 305, 307A0111.220 M Jan 9–Mar 20 9:30-11:15 AM Skip: Jan 16, Feb 20Scan the QR code to register today!

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 17 = Limited sibling care available = Online Class = Evening class Help Your Child Prepare for School Try a New Idea Every Day!Register by November 14 for November 16 First Draw.First Draw is a lottery used with ECFE/PAIIR registration. All registrations received before First Draw are treated the same. At First Draw, we use the lottery to determine who gets into classes that are over-enrolled. Email conrmations will be sent out after draw. After First Draw is complete, registration is rst come, rst served. Payment is due with registration.Are you NEW to Rochester, NEW to ECFE/PAiiR, or NEW to Parenting? It takes a village to raise a child, so stop by the ofce and let us introduce ourselves, help you navigate our program and welcome you into your NEW village.Northrop Education Center 201 8th St NW Rochester, MN 55901• Have your child string some dry macaroni to make a necklace. Together, count each piece as your child strings it.• Let your child see you try a food that is new or different. Talk about it.• Teach your child a new self-care skill today—buttoning a shirt, for example.• Give your child a folder to save special photos and letters in. This teaches children to care for important things.• Fill a “touch box” with small items—a marshmallow, a cotton ball, a pebble, etc. Without looking, can your child guess the objects by feel?• When your child asks you to play today, respond with “I’d love to!”• Have your child draw a picture of something that happened today. Then talk about it.• Offer choices today. Let your child choose between two shirts to wear or two foods to eat for lunch.• Dim the lights and slowly move the beam of a ashlight across the oor. Ask your child to jump over the beam or step on it.• See how long your child can keep a balloon aloft by batting it. This teaches eye-hand-coordination.• Glue photos of family members on paper. Ask your child to name them.• Encourage your child to try two motor tasks at the same time—for example, clapping hands while walking.Copyright © 2022 The Parent Institute®

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 18Lindsey Cantwell Memorial ScholarshipLinda Munson Memorial ScholarshipIf you’ve had a positive experience with PAiiR/ECFE programming, we ask you to consider donating to our scholarships so that others may also experience the opportunity to benet and grow from our support and education just as your family did. Scan the QR code below to help fund future education for local families.connect with our parent educatorParenting young children can be a very rewarding, yet challenging job that doesn’t come with a manual. Sign up for a time to chat with a professional parent educator to talk about your questions or concerns in-person or video chat.For more information or to reserve a time slot, contact ambaker@rochesterschools.org or call 507-328-4021.Parent Engagement MattersJoin the PAIIR/School Readiness Advisory Council!Call us for more information: 507-328-4020DONATE TODAY!

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Early Childhood Winter 2023 | www.rochesterce.org/register 19CLASS TYPESEXPLORERS 3 Year Olds The Explorers class is specically designed with young preschoolers in mind as they begin to explore and learn new language and social skills through play in a group setting. Children must be 3 years of age by 9/1/2023. PATHFINDERS 3-5 Year Olds The Pathnders is a multiage class providing children an opportunity to learn in a group of multiage peers. Children must be at least 3 years of age by 9/1/2023. TRAILBLAZERS 4-5 Year Olds The Trailblazers class is for children headed to kindergarten the following school year. Children must be at least 4 years of age by 9/1/2023.STEM 4-5 Year Olds STEM is all about exploring, observing, predicting and questioning and your preschooler will be encouraged to plan, create and problem solve with help from our teachers. Children must be at least 4 years of age by 9/1/2023.For more information and registration: www.rochesterschools.org/academics/preschoolPreschool 2023-2024Everyone Connects!Public Registration: Monday, January 23, 2023 Open Houses: HooverThursday, January 12, 2023 5-7 PMMighty Oaks Thursday, January 19, 2023 5-7 PMVirtual Q&A:Tuesday, January 10, 2023 12-1 PMTuesday, January 17, 2023 6-7 PMScholarships Available!

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