Chisago Lakes Community Education

Explore the wonder of your child’s expanding world through a variety of planned activities. In this class, parents and young toddlers play and learn together. There will be an interactive circle time where parents and children participate together with singing and movement activities. Parents and children do not separate. This is your time for purposeful, interactive playtime together. However, time will be provided for parent discussion in the classroom during your child's snack time. All ECFE classes use a sliding fee scale. Fees are due monthly.

Three year olds are unique! Come to this class where parents can enjoy learning alongside their three year old. Parents and children will participate together in singing and movement activities. Your time spent together in the classroom is your time for purposeful, interactive playtime together. Parents will separate from the classroom after an interactive circle time. Parents will then discuss the explosion of language, independence, and personality which characterizes this age. There will be lots of fun and learning for parents and children. All ECFE classes use a sliding fee scale. Fees are due monthly.

When coloring with chalk, child use different strokes, blend colors, and fill in large spaces which help develop their dexterity and motor control. Using stencils can also help kids develop their eye-to-hand coordination. Space is limited and each participating child will need a separate enrollment. The same adult is welcome to accompany multiple children. Each project is offered in 2 separate sessions. Please only sign up for 1 session as the projects will be the same.

Fall is here and so are the beautiful colors. If this class your little ones will take all of those collected leaves and turn them into a vibrant suncatcher! By working with natural objects, children are exploring their different textures, shapes, and colors, all while building fine-motor skills. Space is limited and each participating child will need a separate enrollment. The same adult is welcome to accompany multiple children. Each project is offered in 2 separate sessions. Please only sign up for 1 session as the projects will be the same.

Painting encourages children to express their thoughts and feelings, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking and problem-solving skills as children choose colors, shapes, and forms which engages them in decision-making and critical thinking. Another great benefit of making seashell art with your little kids is fine motor practice. Whether your preschoolers and kindergartners are holding a paintbrush or even fingerprinting, seashell crafts are perfect for strengthening their finger and hand muscles. Space is limited and each participating child will need a separate enrollment. The same adult is welcome to accompany multiple children. Each project is offered in 2 separate sessions. Please only sign up for 1 session as the projects will be the same.