Delano Community Education

For Parents/Adults It’s time to relax, talk, and enjoy a cup of coffee with other parents! The goal of these classes is to improve parent-child relationships by working toward acceptance and encouragement. Activities will include parent education, games, hands-on activities, parent discussion, and parenting sharing. A licensed educator leads the parent discussion, while trained childcare personnel lead the children in learning/play activities. Sponsored by Delano ECFE/School Readiness, Wright County Human Services, and a Delano-Loretto United Way grant. Pre-registration for childcare is required. Space is limited, so register early. Babies ages birth to 12 months can be in the room with the parent.

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.

ages 2 1/2–4 years Children have a chance to try preschool one day a week. Parents drop off children at the beginning of class and pick them up at the end of class. While your child is here they will learn how to stand in line, sit at circle time, practice being away from home, and ask a teacher for help when needed. Your child will make friends and practice social skills in a group setting. The class will have choice time (sensory, fine motor activities, sorting games, puzzles, art mediums, manipulatives, math games, and science experiments), circle time, snack time, go to the large motor room, and story time. Snacks are provided. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE POTTY TRAINED. Note: Children must be fully toilet trained.

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!