Early Childhood Family Education
Early Childhood Family Education
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Birth-5 Classes
Birth-5 Classes
Specials Events
Specials Events
Parent Education
Parent Education
The purpose of ECFE programs is to provide parenting education and support young children' learning and development. Traditional models offer a licensed Parent Educator and a licensed Early Childhood Teacher along with support staff to provide services to parents and children, other relatives of these children, and expectant parents. Serves children age 0 to 4.
Kasson-Mantorville's ECFE program is a parent and child program - a place for parents and their children from infancy to kindergarten enrollment. Our classes are built on the belief that parents are their children's first and most important teachers. The focus of the program is to support and strengthen families in raising their children. We are always happy to assist you with your parenting questions, feel free to call us at 507-634-4464.
ECFE classes are held in the Community Education Building located at 606 16th St NE, Kasson. No family will be denied participation due to inability to pay. Ask about our sliding fee schedule.
ECFE Classes
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Most ECFE classes provide time for parent/child activities as well as a separation time when parents enjoy a group discussion regarding child development and parenting issues. During this time, children continue activities in the classroom with their early childhood teachers.
Babies & Books
Baby Signing Time
Come & Go Family Fun Nights
ECFE Afternoon Fun
ECFE's Art in the Park
ECFE's Story Corner
Sensory Fun for Little Ones
Terrific Tots
ECFE PreK Options
ECFE PreK Options
Preschool Experience (3-5 years)
Preschool Experience (3-5 years)
Our "Preschool Experience" program offers a fun and engaging introduction to preschool for children ages 3, 4, and 5. These child-only classes follow a structured schedule with group time, hands-on learning activities, stories, movement, and snack time. The program focuses on building social skills through interaction with peers while giving children a chance to experience a preschool-like setting. Parents will receive a weekly handout with insights into what their child learned and ideas to continue the learning at home. Registration is offered on a monthly basis, so you can sign up for one or more months. This is a great way to give your child a positive first preschool experience in a fun and nurturing environment. (classes offered 1 day per week w/ parent component)
This is an ongoing class option that runs all year. You may sign up for as many monthly sessions as you like. Children must be potty trained to attend.
Check out the monthly themes and activities HERE
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
This is an ongoing class option that runs all year. You may sign up for as many monthly sessions as you like. Children must be potty trained to attend.
Check out the monthly themes and activities HERE
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
**Pricing varies based on Income
Young Explorers Nature Based Preschool (3-5 years)
Young Explorers Nature Based Preschool (3-5 years)
Our Young Explorers Nature-Based Preschool program offers a unique learning experience that combines early childhood education with environmental exploration. Designed for children ages 3-5, this class uses hands-on, multi-sensory play to support emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Through outdoor activities and nature-inspired lessons, children develop important skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and resilience, all while fostering a love for the natural world. This mixed-delivery program provides a safe, positive environment where students’ natural curiosity leads the way in their learning and discovery. (classes offered 3 days per week w/ parent component)
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Nature Based Preschool Supply List HERE
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Nature Based Preschool Supply List HERE
What’s more, research indicates that early exposure to nature and the outdoors improves emotional and physical well-being, enhances learning, promotes positive social behavior, and makes children more likely to care about their environment throughout their lives.
Environmental Curriculum for Early Childhood
Environmental Curriculum for Early Childhood
Preschool Play:
Preschool Play:
Seasons of Wonder
Seasons of Wonder
The activities in this curriculum inspire an understanding of others’ feelings provide an opportunity for creative problem solving and teach young children how to share responsibilities and develop cognitive skills. Throughout the class there is an expression of loving kindness and appreciation for each individual’s unique gifts which will help children build their confidence and self-esteem.
Environmental Experiences
Environmental Experiences
Project Learning Tree's early childhood programs provide an introduction to environmental education and encourage children to explore nature.
https://www.plt.org/curriculum/environmental-education-for-early-childhood/
Project Learning Tree
Project Learning Tree
Children learn concepts necessary to succeed in school, including age-appropriate literacy, math, and critical thinking skills. They make music, create things, and gain physical dexterity. They are empowered to work independently and in groups. Through dramatic play and skill practice, they explore careers which plants ideas for a child’s future.
A navigator connecting expectant families, families with young children (birth – 8 years old) and those working with families to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being.
Sponsored by your local Kasson Public Library and K-M Community Education. For more information about the program click HERE
16 First Avenue Nw
(507) 634-7615
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Ample research demonstrates that reading aloud to young children promotes development of language and other emergent literacy skills, which in turn help children prepare for school.
Verbal interactions with adults are major predictors of how prepared children will be to succeed in school.
Reading regularly with young children stimulates optimal patterns of brain development and strengthens parent-child relationships at a critical time in child development, which in turn, builds language, literacy, and social-emotional skills that last a lifetime.
Click HERE for the Log Form
Our Staff
Our Staff
Jenn Durkee
Jenn Durkee
Abby Herring
Abby Herring
Jessica Meeker
Jessica Meeker
Christina Brown
Christina Brown
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