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Backyard Friends


2025-2026 Early Childhood Family Education -
Bloomington ECFE 2025-2026

The outdoors has so much to explore even in our own backyard. In this class parents/caregivers and teachers will help the children learn science, math and literacy as well as building the beginning skills of friendships as they explore the outdoor classroom at Washburn. Our licensed early childhood teachers will focus on helping children play alongside each other, taking turns, and eventually learn to share all while outside in our nature playground. Learning activities in this class may include art, songs, sensory activities, and reading. In the event of inclement weather, this class will take place inside.

This is a non separating class.

Learning goals for this class are:

Children will have parent support to navigate the outdoor environment, peer relationships, and learning experiences.

Adults/Caregivers will gain skills to support young children to develop friendships.

Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay. 

900-1A Tuesday (SEPT-DEC)
Washburn Elementary - 8401 Xerxes Ave S Bloomington, MN 55431 : Room 109
Tuesdays, Sep 9 - Dec 16
8:30 - 10:00 AM

  No Class Sep 23


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Ages   1 yr. - 5 yr. 11 m