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.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) are usually focused on in the older grade level classes, but in our class you and your young child will discover ways to experience these topics together. We will be focusing on several areas that make up STEAM; balls going down a ramp, magnets, balancing, coding, and painting with something other than a paint brush. 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 STEAM learning activities. Parent/Caregivers will discover new STEAM activities to explore and learn 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 time playing with your 0-24 month old child(ren). Our licensed teacher will 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 through play. Children will have parent support to navigate a classroom environment and learning experiences. Children must meet the age range by September 1st to attend this class. An older sibling of a registered child is 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

2, 3, or more children in a family has its challenges and cheers. Let’s talk and address those cheers and challenges in a class with other families. Join this class with your children to connect, learn through play, and have fun! A licensed early childhood teacher will set up the classroom for your children to explore sensory, art, and learning materials together. Parents/caregivers will have time to talk in another classroom with a licensed parent educator discussing parent topics such as raising more than one child, birth order, temperaments, development, guiding behavior, guiding relationships and more. Gradual separation will happen throughout the semester. Children under the age of 2 may be required to stay with their adult. Please register each child that will attend this class. Learning goals for this class are: Families will connect with their children and each other through play. The child over the age of 2 will begin to comfortably separate from their adult. Parents/Caregivers will gain knowledge, skills, and connections for their family. 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 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.

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.

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.