Wonder Years: Early Childhood & Family Education

The Wonder Years classes are based on the belief that a parent is a child’s first and most important teacher. In the first few years, children learn at a faster pace than at any other time in life. The classes offer high quality learning activities for you and your child, help nurture a child’s growth and development, and provide support for adults in their parenting role. Parents and children attend the classes together and siblings are welcome to join.

Download our Family Education Brochure.

(Infants to Age 5)

• Together Time: The classes begin with a variety of activities for the children and parents to explore and learn together. Activities include art, circle time, sensory tables, stories, and other age-appropriate educational activities. This is a time to “take your child’s lead” and enjoy a special time together.

• Parent’s Time: Join other adults to share ideas, explore parenting books, discuss child development information and current parenting issues, and make new friends. Parent’s Time is facilitated by a Parent Educator.

• Children’s Time: While the parents are in discussion, children learn through guided and creative play, socialize with other children, explore the classroom activities, listen to stories, join circle time songs and games, and have a snack together. Children’s Time is taught by our Wonder Years teachers.

Busy Bundles (0 to 12 months):  Thursdays from 11:15 – 12:45

The first year of life is exciting and challenging! Come with your baby to meet other parents who are discovering the wonder of the first year. This is a special time for you to explore activities, music and games together. Find out what to expect in your baby’s development, learn practical tips for parenting challenges , and share your joys and concerns with other parents. Cost: $40/month. Busy Bundles meets weekly on Thursdays 11:15 to 12:45, beginning October 6, 2011 and ending May 24, 2012.

Movers & Groovers (Crawlers to 20 months): Tuesdays from 11:15 – 12:45

Once your little one becomes mobile, a whole new world unfolds.How do you keep up, keep them safe and still encourage them to explore? Play together in a room geared for this age, share ideas with other parents and dicuss language, separation, setting limits, safety, and any other topics of interest. Cost: $45/month & supply fee.  Moovers and Groovers meets weekly on Tuesdays 11:15 to 10:45, beginning October 4, 2011 and ending May 22, 2012.

Discovery Time (Crawlers to 5 years): Fridays from 9:15- 10:30

Mom! Dad! Come explore with me! My brain is growing and Discovery Time is a perfect place to join me in art, music, circle time and lots more! I get to create, explore, learn, socialize, ask questions and make new friends…and so do you! My teachers will share new ideas that match my ever-expanding need for play and learning. Cost: $35/month.  Discovery Time meets weekly on Fridays 9:15 to 10:30, beginning October 7, 2011 and ending May 25, 2012.

Terrific Toddlers (18 to 30 months): Tuesdays from 9:15 – 10:45

Toddlers are on the move and gaining independence as they explore the world around them. They are busy learning language, expanding social experiences and testing their surroundings. In Parent’s Time, we will start with the book Bright Toddler and move on to other books of interest to the class. Discussion topics will include sharing issues, bedtime routines, gaining cooperation and language development. Cost: $45/month & supply fee.  Terrific Toddlers meets weekly on Tuesdays 9:15 to 10:45, beginning August 30, 2011 and ending May 22, 2012. 

Play to Learn (2 to 5 years): Wednesdays from 9:15 – 10:45

Children from ages 2 to 5 are striving to learn and discover all they can about their world through play, exploration, problem solving, imitation and practice. Come play with art, music, math, pretend play and more with your child in a rich learning environment! During Parent’s Time, you will learn interactive activities to engage your child at home, filling your parenting toolbox with new ideas. Every few weeks, Play to Learn with alternate with News & Views when parents will discuss the latest research and information on parenting. Cost: $45/month & supply fee.  Play to Learn meets weekly on Wednesdays 9:15 to 10:45, beginning August 31, 2011 and ending May 23, 2012. 

Book Exploration (2 to 5 years): Thursdays from 9:15 – 10:45

This is an exciting time where imitation, imagination and increased coordination take center stage. This age group learns quickly using trial and error, asking questions. Together Time will offer hands-on fun, making new friends and practicing school-readiness skills. During Parent’s Time, we will discuss popular parenting book including Mind in the Making, Raising Happiness and Active Parenting. Cost: $45/month & supply fee. Book Exploration meets weekly on Thursdays 9:15 to 10:45, beginning September 1, 2011 and ending May 24, 2012.

To enroll or find out more, contact Mary Alice at (303) 838-7552 x22 or by email.

  Special thanks to United Way, Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation, Sam S. Bloom Foundation and Schlessman Foundation

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