(birth to 3rd grade) Join us for a playful learning adventure! Children and caregivers will enjoy songs, stories, art, movement, and hands-on play. While children continue activities, adults join a separate parenting discussion guided by themes from the book, Raising Awe Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive. by Deborah Farmer Kris No reading required!

Join us for a playful learning adventure! Children and caregivers will enjoy songs, stories, art, movement, and hands-on play. While children continue activities, adults join a separate parenting discussion guided by themes from the book, The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids by Georgie Wisen-Vincent and Tina Payne Bryson No reading required!

Join your child for a playful sensory adventure filled with hands-on exploration, art, movement, stories, and fun! This class encourages curiosity and learning through sensory experiences.

Ho, Ho, Holidays! Celebrate the season through playful learning, creative crafts, music, and cozy holiday stories. Fun for children and parents alike! Upon separation, parents will enjoy hot drinks and conversations around holiday traditions that matter to you, managing stuff, choosing great gifts, and setting healthy boundaries with extended family. Feel free to bring trimmings, trappings, and wrappings from home, and work on your holiday crafts!Due to the shortened nature of this class upon registristration please choose half of your normal sliding fee scale amount.

Get into the holiday spirit and create lasting memories with your little ones! In this special non-separating class, you'll craft side by side with your child to make beautiful personalized ornaments.Each child will have the chance to create five unique ornaments. These make wonderful gifts for grandparents or treasured keepsakes for your own family. If you're bringing more than one child, consider inviting another adult to lend a hand. Spaces are limited-please register early to reserve your spot! You must be registered to attend by October 31st to attend. In order for us to have everything ready in advance please email a picture of your child/children to nicole.fedor@winona.k12.mn.us

Families will engage in hands-on, sensory-rich play experiences that spark curiosity and support early development. Each week features a new themed exploration; come ready for messy play! This course provides 45-60 minutes of intentional interaction between caregivers and their children, followed by a dedicated session for independent parent discussion. Topics will primarily be determined by the needs and interests of the group, but prepared discussion will focus on how to create “hygge” at home, drawing especially from Alexander and Sandahl’s The Danish Way of Raising Children, and Meghan Cox Gurdon’s The Enchanted Hour.

End the week with your child as they explore, create, and connect in a warm classroom setting. We will practice friendship-building activities and watch your child grow in confidence during gentle separation experiences. Parent discussion will focus on a variety of parenting topics, informed by parent interests and evidence-based sources.

We are excited to provide a new format where we will offer two class options that run simultaneously. Children in both classes will be placed in groups based on their age. This will allow children to have optimal, age-appropriate experiences with our early childhood staff where they will engage in play-based activities while parents enjoy discussion time based on their own preferences. Parent conversation will primarily be determined by the needs and interests of the group, but prepared discussion will be based on Angela Hanscom’s important book, Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. No reading required!

We are excited to provide a new format where we will offer two class options that run simultaneously. Children in both classes will be placed in groups based on their age. This will allow children to have optimal, age-appropriate experiences with our early childhood staff where they will engage in play-based activities while parents enjoy discussion time based on their own preferences. Parent conversation will primarily be determined by the needs and interests of the group, but prepared discussion will be based on Parents Have Feelings, Too: A Guide to Navigating Your Emotions So You And Your Family Can Thrive, by Hilary Jacobs Hendel and Juli Fraga. No reading required!

We are excited to provide a new format where we will offer two class options that run simultaneously. Children in both classes will be placed in groups based on their age. This will allow children to have optimal, age-appropriate experiences with our early childhood staff where they will engage in play-based activities while parents enjoy discussion time based on their own preferences. Parent conversation will primarily be determined by the needs and interests of the group, but prepared discussion will be based on The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids, by Jessica Joelle Alexander and Iben Sandahl. No reading required!

We are excited to provide a new format where we will offer two class options that run simultaneously. Children in both classes will be placed in groups based on their age. This will allow children to have optimal, age-appropriate experiences with our early childhood staff where they will engage in play-based activities while parents enjoy discussion time based on their own preferences. Parent conversation will primarily be determined by the needs and interests of the group, but prepared discussion will be based on The Emotionally Intelligent Child: Effective Strategies for Parenting Self-Aware, Cooperative, and Well-Balanced Kids, by Helen Shwe Hadani and Rachael Katz. No reading required!

Join us as we explore the natural world together through guided activities and open-ended play. Caregivers will observe, wonder, and discover alongside their children, building connections through shared experiences. Classes will be held inside and outside; please dress accordingly, and be prepared for messy play. This course provides 45-60 minutes of intentional interaction between caregivers and their children, followed by a dedicated time for parent discussion. Topics will primarily be determined by the needs and interests of the group, but prepared discussion will be based on Angela Hanscom’s important book, Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children.

Children and caregivers will explore nature, play and learning side by side through stories, sensory experiences, art, and outdoor discovery.