Bloomington Community Education

This class will meet both 1st and 2nd semester (All School Year). Come with your one year old to explore their first classroom. Our licensed early childhood teachers provide toys and age-appropriate activities so your child will learn through play and exploration. There will be songs, books, art, and more. The adults will connect with our licensed parent educator to learn together and support each other. Classes will have parent education in the children’s classroom at the beginning and work towards gradual separation in another room later in the year. Children must be 1 by September 1st, 2024 to attend this class. Learning goals for this class are: The child will explore the classroom and learn through play. Parents/Caregivers will gain knowledge, skills, and resources about raising one year olds. 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. IF you are registering at a fee paying level, one half of your payment will be taken upon initial registration and the other half will be processed mid-January. A receipt for each payment will be emailed to you after processing. You may cancel your class registration before January 1 and you will not be responsible for the second payment.

This class will meet both 1st and 2nd semester (Year-long class). Come with your two year old to explore and learn together. New words, new friends, and new feelings are all part of the two year old’s experience at school. A licensed early childhood teacher will set up the classroom for your child to explore sensory, art, and learning materials. Parents/caregivers will go to a separate classroom to talk with a licensed parent educator to discuss topics such as toilet learning, behavior, and cognitive growth. This is a separating class. Children must be 2 by September 1st to attend this class. The Thursday section of this class has sibling care available. Please sign up for sibling care when registering for the Thursday section. Learning goals for this class are: The child will independently explore the classroom and learn through play. The child will comfortably separate from their adult. Parents/Caregivers will gain knowledge, skills, and resources about raising two year olds. 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. IF you are registering at a fee paying level, one half of your payment will be taken upon initial registration and the other half will be processed mid-January. A receipt for each payment will be emailed to you after processing. You may cancel your class registration before January 1 and you will not be responsible for the second payment.

Join us for this online parent discussion about challenging topics. Parents will learn alongside our licensed teachers how to give children the language and skills to talk about big issues, stand up for others, and have open conversations. Parent education discussions will cover anti-racist parenting, supporting gender identity, where babies come from, talking about death, and other topics that parents may find challenging to discuss with children. All families' culture, beliefs, and values are honored in this class. This class is for parents with children ages 0-8 years old. Learning goals for this class are: Parents/Caregivers will gain knowledge, skills, and resources about raising their child. Parents/Caregivers will feel more confident in discussing challenging topics with their child. 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.

Come to an early evening class and enjoy some one-on-one time with your 2 1/2 to 5 year old child. Part of the class you will get time in your child's classroom singing, doing creative activities and snack time. You will also have time to talk with other parents and a licensed parent educator. Parent discussions will provide support and topics such as helping my child deal with their emotions, encouraging problem solving skills in my child, bedtime routines and many more! This is a gradual separation class. 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.

One and Two year olds together exploring their environment. The classroom is set up for discovery across all domains of learning. Come with your child to explore together and using a gradual separation approach, parents will meet with a licensed parent educator for topics such as social emotional development, motor, guiding behavior and other topics important to parents raising toddlers. This is a gradual separation class. 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.

Play and Learn classes are designed to give you one-on-one time with your child. Classrooms are set up for discovery and hands-on learning. A licensed early childhood teacher will plan developmental activities such as playdoh, building, sensory, messy art, sing songs, and read stories that you and your child can enjoy together. Your child will also have time to run, jump, slide and crawl in our motor room. This is a non separation class. 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.

Come to an early evening class and enjoy time playing with your 2 to 5 year old child(ren). Our licensed teachers provide toys and age-appropriate activities so you and your child will connect, learn through play, and explore. We will sing songs, read books, make art, and more! Adults will also have time to talk with other parents and a licensed parent educator. This is a non-separating class. Learning goals for this class are: Adults will connect with their child and other families in a classroom environment through play. Children will have parent support to navigate a classroom environment, peer interactions, and learning experiences. Children must meet the age range by September 1st to attend this class. Younger siblings of a registered child are welcome to also attend. If you plan to bring a sibling, please let us know by sending an email to: kjacobson@isd271.org 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.

Infants & Toddlers, you now have your own Play & Learn class! Play and Learn classes are designed to give you one-on-one time with your child. Classrooms are set up for discovery and hands-on learning. A licensed early childhood teacher will plan developmental activities such as young child safe sensory activities, homemade toys, sing songs, and read stories that you and your child can enjoy together. The room is set up for all areas of learning, even large motor mats! This is a non separation class. 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.

Outside and learning…naturally! This outdoor class is focused on exploring and discovering. Math, science and language skills will be fostered through play. You and your child will spend time together discovering new ways of being outdoors at Moir Park (10320 Morgan Ave So) with a licensed early childhood teacher. If the weather does not allow outdoor play for the full 90 minutes, the teacher will meet you at our Southwood Center to bring the exploration inside. This is a non-separating class and does not have parent education. Learning goals for this class are: Adults and children will connect with each other through exploring nature activities. Children will develop a connection to a natural area and notice the changes in it across the seasons. 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.

Come with your 18 month to 5 year old child to explore music, art, dance, and more! We will have time to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Families will also freely explore the classroom to discover art, dramatic play, and sensory experiences. Come dressed for fun and messy play! A licensed parent educator will also be available for informal discussions, connection, and support. This is a non-separating class. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with a registered child. Learning goals for this class are: Adults will connect with their child and other families through music and play. Children will have parent support to navigate a classroom environment and learning experiences. 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.

Play and Learn classes are designed to give you time to connect with your child in a classroom environment. Classrooms are set up for discovery and hands-on learning through play. A licensed early childhood teacher will plan developmental activities such as playdoh, building, sensory, art, singing songs, and reading stories for you and your child to enjoy together. Your child will also have time to run, jump, slide and crawl in our motor room. This is a non-separating class. Learning goals for this class are: Adults will connect with their child and other families through play. Children will have parent support to navigate a classroom environment and learning experiences. The Tuesday section age range is 2-5 years old. The Wednesday section age range is birth-5 years old. Children must meet the age range by the first day of class to enroll in each section. 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.

In this Latino culture-focused class, parents come with their children to play, sing, songs, meet other families, and learn together. A licensed early childhood teacher provides fun learning activities for children birth to five years old whose home language is Spanish. Parents will have time with a licensed parent educator to talk about parenting issues, child development, making friends, behavior, and more. A Latino Liaison staff person will be available to help out with anything that’s needed. The class will meet weekly for an hour and 30 minutes. 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. Esta clase está enfocada en la cultura Latina, los padres vienen con sus hijos, juegan, cantan, conocen a otras familias y aprenden juntos. Un maestro de la primera infancia con licencia ofrece actividades de aprendizaje divertidas para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años cuyo primer idioma es el español. Los padres tienen tiempo de hablar con un educador de padres con licencia sobre temas de crianza, desarrollo infantil, hacer amigos, comportamiento y otros temas más. Un miembro del personal de Enlace Latino estará disponible para ayudar con cualquier cosa que se necesite. La clase se realiza una vez a la semana por una hora y treinta minutos (1hr 30min). Consulte la tabla anterior para determinar su nivel según el tamaño de su familia y sus ingresos. Podrá elegir uno de estos rangos de ingresos durante el proceso de registro. Todas las familias son bienvenidas. A nadie se le negará la participación debido a la imposibilidad de pagar.

In this Latino culture-focused class, parents and their children will play, sing songs, meet other families, and learn together. A licensed early childhood teacher provides fun learning activities for children from birth to five years. A licensed parent educator will talk with parents about parenting issues, child development, making friends, behavior, and more. Classes will have parent education in the children’s classroom at the beginning and work towards gradual separation in another room later. Children under the age of 2 may be required to stay with their adult. This class meets every week for the whole school year. This class is for Spanish-speaking families. Our teachers speak English and we will have our Spanish speaking staff for translation. Learning goals for this class are: The child will independently explore the classroom and learn through play. The child will begin to comfortably separate from their adult. Parents/Caregivers will gain knowledge, skills, and cultural connections for their family. Please register each child that will attend this class. 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. IF you are registering at a fee paying level, one half of your payment will be taken upon initial registration and the other half will be processed mid-January. A receipt for each payment will be emailed to you after processing. You may cancel your class registration before January 1 and you will not be responsible for the second payment. En esta clase enfocada en la cultura latina, los padres y sus hijos jugarán, cantarán canciones, conocerán a otras familias y aprenderán juntos. Un maestro de primera infancia con licencia ofrece actividades de aprendizaje divertidas para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años. Un educador de padres autorizado hablará con los padres sobre cuestiones de crianza, desarrollo infantil, cómo hacer amigos, comportamiento y más. Las clases tendrán educación para los padres en el aula de los niños al principio y luego se trabajará hacia la separación gradual en otra sala. Es posible que se requiera que los niños menores de 2 años se queden con el adulto. Esta clase se reúne semanalmente durante todo el año escolar. Esta clase es para familias de habla hispana. Nuestros maestros hablan inglés y contaremos con nuestro personal que habla español para traducir. Los objetivos de aprendizaje para esta clase son: El niño explorará de forma independiente el aula y aprenderá a través del juego. El niño empezará a separarse cómodamente del adulto. Los padres/cuidadores adquirirán conocimientos, habilidades y conexiones culturales para su familia. Por favor registre a cada niño que asistirá a esta clase. Consulte la tabla anterior de ingresos para determinar su nivel en función del tamaño de su familia y sus ingresos.. Podrá elegir uno de estos rangos de ingresos durante el proceso de registro. Todas las familias son bienvenidas. A nadie se le negará la participación debido a la imposibilidad de pagar. Si se está registrando a un nivel de pago de cuota, la mitad de su pago se cobrará en el momento del registro inicial y la otra mitad se procesará a mediados de enero. Se le enviará por correo electrónico un recibo de cada pago una vez procesado. Podrás cancelar tu inscripción a clases antes del 1 de enero y no serás responsable del segundo pago.

Your child is growing out of being a toddler into a preschooler. What does that look like and how can you support your child as parent or caregiver? Just like a preschool classroom this early childhood classroom is set up with learning centers, toys & activities that are focused on a 2 to 3 year old development. The early childhood teacher will provide activities that allow your child to discover their skills for learning. Parent education will happen in the parent education room. This is a separation class. 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.