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"Say Nothing"Personal GrowthDo you find yourself in conversations with adult children, loved ones, or friends where you struggle to listen with the intent to understand rather than with the intent to respond? You saying nothing—even if, you have a lot to say—because that is the best approach or the path of least resistance. However, these conversations can churn up your emotions. Explore the difficulty and benefits of saying nothing, followed by stress management techniques that will help you deal with the emotional response of silence.Winter/Spring 18-19
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2018-19 ECFE/ELL Birth-5ECFE Classes(For children birth to 5 years by September 1, 2018)This multi-age class meets two days per week and is for families wanting to practice English. Parents and their children birth-five attend together to improve their English language skills through conversation, learning activities, and more. You must register all children that are attending. This is a 2-day Tuesday/Thursday afternoon class. We also offer a 2-day Spanish speaking only ELL class on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.We encourage you to register for both semesters to hold your spot in the class for the full year.ECFE 2018-2019
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2018-19 Beautiful Babies to Fabulous FoursECFE Classes(For children birth to 5 years by September 1, before Kindergarten)Join other families with children birth to five and spend time together participating in age appropriate activities. Parents separate from their children to learn about child development, sibling rivalry, and the effects of media on children. Please register your child, then add parents/guardians as additional attending users. We encourage expectant moms to pre-register your unborn child if you intend to continue the multi-age class after baby is born as there may not be a spot available later. Call 651-702-8411 for more information about registering.We encourage you to register for both semesters (class number-1, class number-2) to hold your spot in the class for the full year.ECFE 2018-2019
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Popular2018-19 Incredible InfantsECFE Classes(For children birth-12 months as of September 1, 2018.)Parents with infants born after 9/1/18 are invited to join at any time.This class includes activities, songs, rhymes, movement and parent discussion with a parent educator and early childhood teacher. Parents and children spend time together exploring toys and participating in classroom activities in a stimulating environment. Non-separating class.Register your child and add parents/guardians as "additional attending users."We encourage you to register for both semesters to hold your spot in the class for the full year.ECFE 2018-2019
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Popular2018-19 Mini SeriesECFE Classes(For children 2-4 years old on or before September 1, 2018)Each series meets for nine weeks. You may register for either Semester 1 or 2 (content will be repeated). Semester 1 will be held on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am beginning September 19 and ending November 28, 2018 (no class Oct 31 or Nov 21). Semester 2 will be held on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am beginning January 30 and ending April 3, 2019 (no class March 13). Classes may include guest speakers.Raising Readers (Weeks 1-3): Explore the world of books and literacy. Your child will have so much fun they won't even know they are learning.Kids in the Kitchen (Weeks 4-6): Come get your cook on as we explore cooking, nutrition and fun with food! Please note: food allergies will be taken into consideration for this class.Unleashing Your Scientist (Weeks 7-9): Question, wonder and explore the world with your little scientist. Learn together through hands-on play and activities.ECFE 2018-2019
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Popular2018-19 Music Movement MessECFE Classes(For children 18 months-4 years)Children naturally love all three. Early exposure to music has been shown to stimulate brain development. Throughout the early years, children are learning to do new things with their bodies and are learning that movement can communicate messages. Enhance your child's love of music and movement through song, dance, movement and instruments. To top off the fun each week, we will also do messy art projects.Semester I of this course meets on Saturday mornings from 9:30-11:30am beginning September 22 and ending on December 1, 2018. Semester 2 of this course meets on Saturday mornings from 9:30-11:30am beginning February 2 and ending on April 6, 2019.ECFE 2018-2019
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Popular2018-19 Nature Family FunECFE Classes(for parents and children birth to age 5, before kindergarten) Make nature discoveries together, get resources to explore and protect your world together, and meet new friends! This class is offered at the Maplewood Nature Center in collaboration with Early Childhood and Family Education (ECFE) staff. Parents stay with their child(ren) during the entire class. Fee is $5 per child per session. Class meets from 10-11:30 am on scheduled Saturdays. Register for each date separately. Please register your child/children, and add parents/guardians as additional users. Course # Date Theme MNC-1 9/22/18 Home for a Bunny MNC-2 10/13/18 Wings, Paws and Claws MNC-3 11/10/18 Chickadee Club: Winter Backyard Birds MNC-4 2/23/19 Owl! Hoot-Along MNC-5 3/23/19 Maple Sap Into Syrup MNC-6 4/20/19 Just Ducky! For information about openings in other ECFE classes call 651-702-8411.ECFE 2018-2019
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2018-19 Parent-Child PreschoolECFE Classes(For children 30 months-five years by September 1, 2018) This class meets two-days per week. Monday is a parent-child day and Wednesday is a child only day. Parents and children play and learn together during the parent-child day and parents separate for a discussion time. Children attend without parents on Wednesday and practice skills such as sharing, taking turns, problem solving, asking questions, and learning through play. Children must be able to use the bathroom independently to attend this class. We encourage you to register for both semesters to hold your spot in the class for the full year. Call 651-702-8411 for more information about registering.ECFE 2018-2019
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2018-19 STEM - Science Technology Engineering and MathECFE Classes(For children 2-3 years old on or before September 1, 2018)With a little guidance from us, we can enhance your child's opportunities to engage in STEM learning and develop their critical thinking skills. While building with blocks, children can build bridges and ramps incorporating engineering and math. The possibilities are endless for STEM education! Children love to experiment, combine new substances, build, know down, collect and sort all while learning. Each week we will do a new science experiment and STEM activities will be embedded throughout.ECFE 2018-2019
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2018-19 Spanish ELL Birth-5ECFE ClassesSpanish ELL Birth-5 class. (For children birth to 5 years by September 1, 2018)This multi-age class meets two days per week (Monday and Wednesday afternoons) and is for Spanish speaking families wanting to practice English. Parents and their children birth-five attend together to improve their English language skills through conversation, learning activities, and more. You must register all children that are attending.ECFE 2018-2019
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Popular2018-19 Terrific Twos and Thriving ThreesECFE Classes(For children 2-3 years as of September 1, 2018.)Join other families with children who are two and three years old, and enjoy learning and discovering with your child. Parents will separate from their children to discuss topics such as temperament, handling tantrums and anger, toilet learning, fears and imagination.Please register your child and list parents/guardian as "additional attending users."We encourage you to register for both semesters to hold your spot in the class for the full year.ECFE 2018-2019
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Popular2018-19 Walkers and TalkersECFE Classes(For children 12-23 months as of September 1, 2018)Parent-child activities are planned for children ages 12-23 months. Parent discussion topics include child development, eating and sleeping routines, and parenting styles. In course #102 parent discussion time is held in the classroom during Semester I and parents gradually separate during Semester II. Course 200 separates both semesters. Please register your child and list parent/guardians as "additional attending users."We encourage you to register for both semesters to hold your spot in the class for the full year.ECFE 2018-2019
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3 Secrets to Living Headache Free!Health-WellnessDo you suffer from headaches or migraines that interfere with your work and family life? Would you like to actually resolve your headaches instead of covering them up with a pill? Come discover the three secrets to resolving headaches that your doctor hasn't told you, so you can get off the couch and start living your life pain free!Winter/Spring 18-19
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50+ Travel - Sharing the WisdomED-VenturesTravel is high on many people’s retirement list. How do you decide where, when and how to go? What resources are available on the web? Whether you are experienced and widely traveled or will be new to the world outside your backyard, talking with others is a valuable resource. This class will provide some basics on using internet travel sites and tour groups, as well as encouraging group input on personal travel experiences to share wisdom.Winter/Spring 18-19
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A Year in the Garden - Landscape Maintenance from Spring to WinterGardenWhatever the size or scope of your outdoor space, landscape maintenance is a process. Each year is a new opportunity to grow, experiment and adapt. Kick off the gardening season with a guided tour of annual and perennial maintenance projects-both large and small. Learn how to develop garden maintenance strategies that help you maximize your efficiency and spend more time enjoying your garden. *Participants are encouraged to bring photos of landscape projects for class discussion.Winter/Spring 18-19
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Acupressure Face Lift & Skin SavvyHealth-WellnessHere's a facelift you can do at home! Stimulating facial acupressure points can erase years from your face naturally, bring a healthy glow to your skin, increase muscle tone, decrease puffiness and eye bags, reduce lines and prevent new lines from forming, even decrease headaches, relieve eye strain, soothe nerves, and increase relaxation. Learn how to make your skin as healthy as possible from the inside out.Winter/Spring 18-19
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Afton Alps*Middle School Field TripsSpend the day on the slopes at Afton Alps! The class fee includes a lift ticket, ski rental, introductory lesson and transportation to and from the park. All experience levels are welcome (more experienced students may opt to test out of the intro lesson). Please bring a lunch.Winter/Spring 18-19
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Afton Alps*Middle School Field TripsSpend the day on the slopes at Afton Alps! The class fee includes a lift ticket, ski rental, introductory lesson and transportation to and from the park. All experience levels are welcome (more experienced students may opt to test out of the intro lesson). Please bring a lunch.Winter/Spring 18-19
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Ageless, Active and FitExerciseGently challenge your whole body with this balanced fitness class that blends classic walking-style aerobics (no jumping), mat exercises, and use of resistance equipment. You will receive cardio benefits, burn calories, increase core strength/balance, sculpt your muscles and see results! Bring hand weights (if you have them), exercise mat, and water bottle.Winter/Spring 18-19
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Alcohol Ink WorkshopArtsGo with the flow—the "alcohol ink" flow! Discover this vibrant creative art medium that is gaining popularity with artists of all levels. Learn techniques that you can use on paper, metal, plastic and glass, for a unique outcome every time. You will be working with Yupo papers and tiles during the workshop. A supply fee of $5 is payable to the instructor in class. The ink is acid-free, fade-resistant and fast drying but wear clothes that you do not mind getting ink on.Winter/Spring 18-19
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Alcohol Inks Full Day WorkshopArtsJust like the Alcohol Ink Workshop (class # AEA14), you will begin working with the inks on Yupo paper and then progress to tiles. During the afternoon, you will explore the results of additional ink manipulation techniques. A supply fee of $7 is payable to the instructor in class. The ink is acid-free, fade-resistant and fast drying, so wear clothes you don't mind getting ink on. Bring a lunch and beverage.Winter/Spring 18-19
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Alpaca Fleece Dryer BallsArtsNo chemicals, no perfumes, and handcrafted by you! By absorbing moisture, dryer balls help to maintain a more humid environment in the dryer, thereby cutting down on static. They also reduce drying time by helping to aerate the items while drying. It’s a win-win and now you can learn to make your own from alpaca fleece.Winter/Spring 18-19
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Animal Totem MeditationPersonal GrowthMany people believe that a person holds a connection with an animal or animals that act as guides in their life. Through guided meditation, learn to perceive and appreciate the messages your animal guide attempts to convey and what they may mean.Winter/Spring 18-19
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Are You Ready to Go Native?GardenNative Landscapes have become popular in recent years. These diverse, eco-friendly landscapes provide habitat for pollinators and wildlife. They consist of a plant community that is adapted to a specific environment. The right plant palette matched to your site conditions will need less irrigation and fertilization - saving you time and money. Going native is a new adventure in gardening! Learn about the unique benefits and challenges plus find out if it is right for you. Bring photos of your yard and landscape projects.Winter/Spring 18-19
