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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
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Nature Play | age birth-Kindergarten entry
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Come to the Handke Nature Explore Center and experience the best-kept secret in Elk River! We will create nature art, go on scavenger hunts, learn about eagles (and help rebuild our eagle nest), and relax in the outdoors with stories and circle time! FREE admission; no registration necessary. Mondays Sep 16 - Dec 9 | 10:00-11:30 a.m. Not meeting Nov 4
2024-2025 ECFE School Year

Hike with ECFE | age birth-Kindergarten
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Explore Woodland Trail, located in Elk River! We will meet at this fabulous local park and experience how to support your child's interest in the outdoors. This class will start with a grounding circle time, then head out onto the trail to explore. We will meet rain or shine!
2024-2025 ECFE School Year

STEAM | age 12 months-Kindergarten entry
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STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. This unique class helps children build science-related knowledge and offers creative ways to express themselves. This non-separating class will help you and your child build connections and learning skills through the world of STEAM! Circle time is included. Register using your child's name. Only one registration is needed per family. EdVenture Club offers on-site childcare for children/siblings of program participants at the Handke Center location. For more information or to register, please click here: Program Participant Care
2024-2025 ECFE School Year

Play and Learn | age 2 years-Kindergarten entry
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Children learn best through play experiences, which are essential to a child's growth. We will look at the amazing benefits of play in childhood, engage in playful activities with our children, and learn how to set up beneficial play activities at home. Come prepared to laugh and enjoy your child's play and even have fun yourself! This is a non-separating class. EdVenture Club offers on-site childcare for children/siblings of program participants at the Handke Center location. For more information or to register, please click here: Program Participant Care.
2024-2025 ECFE School Year
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Toddlers and Preschoolers | age 18 months-Kindergarten entry
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Children learn from one another as they play and interact. Join us in a growth opportunity for children to develop social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills in a mixed-age group setting. Parents will discuss ways to support developmental milestones, make learning fun, and discipline techniques. This is a separating class. EdVenture Club offers on-site childcare for children/siblings of program participants at the Handke Center location. For more information or to register, please click here: Program Participant Care
2024-2025 ECFE School Year
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