Minnetonka Community Education

New! Virtual class offered Follow along with in-person class, in real-time. How To Raise A Wild Child by Scott Sampson. Time in nature yields long-term benefits for kids cognitive, emotional, and social development. Join us as we discuss how we can foster meaningful, lasting connections between our children and the natural world. This book will be available for check-out from the ECFE Parent Resource library if you choose not to bring a personal copy. Future titles will be determined by participant feedback. We are starting our new book on March 19 and would love to have you join us! Please Note: Sibling Care is not offered 2020-21, due to COVID

Our first book for Fall 2021 will be The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Are Wired. Every child needs to feel what Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson call the Four S’s: • Safe • Seen • Soothed • Secure Based on the latest brain and attachment research, The Power of Showing Up shares stories, scripts, simple strategies, illustrations, and tips for honoring the Four S’s effectively in all kinds of situations.

Preschool Parent Talk New! Virtual class offered. Follow along with in-person class, in real time. Missing the connection with other parents while your child is in preschool? This class is for you! Led by a licensed parent educator, discuss topics relevant to you and other preschool parents. Please Note: Sibling Care is not offered 2020-21, due to COVID