ISD 625-Saint Paul Public Schools

A non-separating class for children and their caregivers. Bilingual staff will be available to support families in Spanish and English. An Early Childhood Educator will lead circle time songs and guide children’s activities. A Parent Educator will facilitate discussions about common parenting topics. Una clase sin separación para niños y sus padres o cuidadores. El personal bilingüe estará disponible para apoyar a las familias en español e inglés. Un educador de la primera infancia dirigirá las canciones durante el tiempo del círculo y guiará las actividades de los niños. Un educador de padres facilitará las discusiones sobre temas comunes de crianza.El Personal que habla Español estará disponible para apoyar a las familias. Enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND at least one child (look for the "Relationships" button). One Summer Class per family, please.

The Circle Of Security Parenting Program uses decades of research to help parents develop and strengthen secure parent-child relationships. This intensive class, taught in partnership with SPPS Early Childhood Special Education, teaches parents and caregivers to better understand the emotional needs of their children, how to support their child's ability to manage emotions and improve self-esteem, and honor parents' innate wisdom and desire for their child to be secure. Online enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND at least one child (look for the "Relationships" button).

Families with children ages Birth - Kindergarten are invited to come and play in the age-appropriate gym space. Please use the blue door at this site, and ring the bell for entry. Registration here is Optional, however you will be asked to sign in when you participate. There is no fee and no commitment to attend every week.

Get outside and get your hands in the dirt as you and your child discover all that nature can teach us. Explore the garden, look for bugs, and marvel at nature’s little wonders all around us. Parents must stay and participate with their children. Enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND at least one child (look for the "Relationships" button). This is a great option for families considering our Nature Discovery PreK program. One summer class per family, please.

Explore the beauty and awe of the natural world through unstructured outdoor play! Enjoy songs, stories and a snack while building a foundation of love and respect for the natural world. Satisfy your child’s natural curiosity by engaging their senses in the natural world. We will spend time hiking, discovering trees, plants, water, insects and other natural items. Foster you and your child’s understanding of the natural world by engaging in hands-on play in a natural woodland environment. This is a non-separating class. Class is held outside, rain or shine. Online enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND at least one child (look for the "Relationships" button). One Summer Class per family, please.

Back by popular demand! Join us in our outdoor classroom for some nature-based outdoor adventures! Class will be held in the courtyard, as weather allows. There will be opportunities for art activities, sand and water play, exploring and climbing outside, as well as a circle time with books and songs. Come play with us! Online enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND at least one child (look for the "Relationships" button). One Summer Class per family, please.

Families with children ages Birth - Kindergarten are invited to come play and assist in caring for the new Wheelock Garden. Meet in the outside garden space at the back of the building. Registration here is Optional, however you will be asked to sign in when you participate. There is no fee and no commitment to attend every week.

Join other parents and caregivers welcoming new babies, in this non-separating class. Learn how to make the adjustment to caring for an infant. This will be a relaxing and informative class exploring these topics: adjusting to parenthood, infant development, brain development, attachment and bonding, feeding and sleep. You can ask questions, and share ideas. Online enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND one child (look for the "Relationships" button). Infant's age should fall into age range listed for this class at the time of attendance. This is a FREE class. Additional Welcome, New Baby classes will become available for registration on June 1st.