Delano Community Education

Ages 2.6 to Kindergarten / and Parent/Guardian The natural world is a giant, open-ended learning laboratory. Children are innate scientists and nature provides countless opportunities for discovery, creativity, problem-solving, and STEM education. In nature children think, question, and make hypotheses – thereby developing inquisitive minds. Come join this class with your child and learn about the “Sense of Wonder” through their eyes. Every week there will be a variety of planned interactive outdoor activities for you and your child. The instructor, Maggie Olson, has a master’s in environmental education, with extensive experience in planning outdoor education for young children. Classes are held at Lake Rebecca, so come dressed for the weather.

Early Childhood Screening Early childhood screening is for children ages 3 1/2 and up to kindergarten entrance. Screening is provided at no cost to families and is held at the Delano Community Learning Center. Early Childhood Screening is a check of how your child is growing and developing based on their developmental age. Getting your child screened between the ages of 3 and 4 helps show you areas of strength and any areas of concern in your child's development. This will help your child be prepared for success in Kindergarten. An Early Childhood Screening is needed for any child starting kindergarten in any Minnesota public school. If your child has been screened by another school district, Early Childhood Special Education, or Head Start, they do not need to be screened again. You can also elect to be a conscientious objector if you would not like your child to be screened. For more information or questions about screening contact our Screening Coordinator, Maggie Olson at maggie.olson@delanoschools.org or 763-972-6210 ext:1103. You must checkout to complete the process, there is NO FEE associated with screening. Pre-Screening Requirements- The following are required as part of your child’s screening process. Birth Certificate Current Immunization Form Complete the Health & Development Survey Survey Link

For ages 2 to 4 1/2 years This class is for the whole family! Each week will feature a variety of learning activities based on a theme. Each theme will address an important developmental aspect for young children. For example, creative arts, music, and movement, exploring science and nature, constructive building, language and literacy, early mathematics, and sensory experiences. Come to this class to start your day and learn the benefits of play-based learning with your children. If you also have a younger sibling (13 mo-2.0 years) you may call the office to register them to attend if space is available.

Ages 12-30 months | Wonderful Ones & Twos In this class parents and their one- and two-year-old children will interact through play experiences designed to meet the growing needs of the curious one- and two-year-old. Activities include parent/ child tabletop games and manipulatives, sensory experiences, circle time, and creative play. Come and have fun learning, engaging, and exploring with your child. A snack time will be offered with parents volunteering to bring in individual/packaged store-bought snacks each week. Sibling care is available, sign-up during registration!

Sibling care is NOT available. Online via Zoom or In person BOOK: GOOD INSIDE (Adult Only) 1 & 2 Author: Dr. Becky Kennedy Teacher: Maggie Olson Join this class to discuss the book Good Inside. This book is for any parent who has ever struggled under the substantial weight of caregiving--which is to say all of us. Good Inside is not only a wise and practical guide to raising resilient, emotionally healthy kids, it’s also a supportive resource for overwhelmed parents who need more compassion and less stress. Each session will focus on a portion of the book, and the group discussion will be around that portion and how it applies to your parenting. You may join the teacher at the CEC in Room 214 (Adult Only) or virtually with Zoom. A zoom link will be sent to all participants the day before class. Door #2 will be open for those participants wanting to join me in Room 214. Books will be available to borrow or purchase. BOOK: CALM THE CHAOS (Adult Only) ** Cancelled Author: Dayna Abraham Join this 7-week class to discuss the book Calm The Chaos. This is a revolutionary guide for parents of kids that struggle with big emotions, power struggles, or challenging behaviors. There are five steps to calming the chaos—Getting to Safety, Restoring Energy, Finding Calm in the Moment, Getting Ahead of the Moment, and Building a Family Team. Each step employs a framework that is easy to remember, even when emotions run high: You ground yourself, Connect with your kid, Understand the root of the struggle, Empower each other with a solution and plan that works for everyone involved. Backed by science and tested by hundreds of thousands of families, Calm the Chaos helps parents guide children to self-acceptance, compassion, and resilience. Complete with in-the-trenches stories, scripts, prompts, and visuals, making it simple for parents to go from surviving to thriving. We understand the busy demands of parenting--please don't feel pressure to finish the book. All contributions to the conversation will be valuable. Thursdays: April 3, 10, 17, and 24; May 1, 8, and 15 Class 6:30 – 7:30 PM You may join the teacher at the CEC in Room 214 (Adult Only) or virtually with Zoom. A zoom link will be sent to all participants the day before class. Door #2 will be open for those participants wanting to join me in Room 214. Books will be available to borrow or purchase.