Stop by ECFE to visit your favorite teachers and check out the classrooms! While you're there, find out about this year's ECFE classes and special events. Staff will have the classrooms and gym set up as an imaginary town for your little ones' enjoyment. (see details below) This is a free event, no registration required. Two event times: Thursday, September 7 6–7pm & Friday, September 8 8:30–10am
Celebrate the end of the school year with your whole family at ECFE! This event is free, but please register at https://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/5947/winter-spring-2023/family-luau
Dance your socks off with Dean-o-Mite the DJ at ECFE's family sock hop! There will be music, games, and ice cream for everyone. For some extra fun, dress up like you're in the 50s! (optional) Register online at https://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/5871/winter-spring-2023/family-sock-hop
Drop by ECFE to meet the staff, explore the classrooms, and find out what classes still have openings for your Littlest Knights. This event is taking place both Thursday, Sep. 8 at 5-6pm and also Friday, Sep. 9 at 8:30-10am.
Explore the world of STEM through the eyes of a preschooler. The early childhood years are critical for social emotional learning, fine motor development, and executive functioning. There will be make and take activities, ideas from your own kitchen, and exploratory toys and manipulatives throughout the building. STEM can be found everywhere - we will show you where to look! Free, but pre-registration is required: STEM NIGHT - St. Michael-Albertville Community Education (eleyo.com)
Little ones walking–5 years can hang with Dad (or dad-like people) after hours at ECFE. Explore the classroom, make a project, read stories and play in the gym! Cost is $8/child Register at https://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/5394/winter-2022/dad-and-me
As your family jumps into the beloved game, who will win? Everyone! Make your way around the colorful board, stopping to participate in fun and unusual activities. There will be science experiments, storytimes, puppets, and more. Children will win prizes, laugh and maybe even learn a thing or two! Free, but pre-registration is required: https://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/5237/fall-2021%E2%80%941/candyland
Explore early literacy through play with your preschooler. Mixing story time with physical play to promote literature skills. Explore books using art, creative movement, and song while building vocabulary and pre-writing skills. Physical activity in the gym and SMART room, Literacy-rich play ideas including puppets and costumes. Incorporating arts and crafts to expand learning in hands-on activities. Each child will take home a book along with ideas to continue the love of reading at home. Must pre-register online: https://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/5238/fall-2021%E2%80%941/book-buddies-literacy-night
Expecting parents and parents of newborns up to 12 months are invited to the annual ECFE Baby Shower. Area businesses and community vendors will be present to share resources. This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents, visit the ECFE building, meet staff, and find out what ECFE is all about! Goodie bags for first 40 participants. Head home with a personal keepsake. No pre-registration needed, drop in anytime. Childcare available.
Kids and their parents can explore and play in the ECFE classrooms, meet the teachers and staff, make an art project, go on a treasure hunt, and take home a prize! FREE EVENT! TH September 9, 6-7pm F September 10, 9-11am CE: ECFE Rooms and Gym