Hastings Community Education

(Ages 2-4 years by 9/1/21) Between 2 and 3 your child will gain many skills and abilities, one is greater control of their physical movement. This class will include: Playful learning experiences to choose from. Talk with other parents about parenting topics. Parents and children will separate gradually in class. A $10 registration/materials fee will be charged at time of registration.

Instructor: D. Fleming (Infants birth-12mos. & parents/caregiver)I’m a new parent, now what? Join other families to visit and play. Time to discover: Your baby’s amazing abilities. Growth and development in the first year. Playtime activities to help you baby learn. Helpful ways to interact, comfort, and encourage your baby. Reliable websites for information about children. Parents and children do not separate for this class. A $10 registration/materials fee will be charged at time of registration.

Instructors: D. Fleming & A. Tlougan (Ages Birth- Four years by 9/1/21) Looking for a family class to bring one or more children? Join other families in the classroom to experience a variety of early childhood activities and circle time designed to support your child's development. Parents will have a separated parenting discussion focused on support and topics including child development, discipline, building healthy relationships and family fun. A $10 registration & materials fee will be charged upon registration.

Ages Birth-5 w/adult - Daycares Welcome! Join Debbie for a virtual drop-in opportunity on Zoom that includes stories, songs, interactive play, and Conscious Discipline's Baby Doll Circle Time.

Instructor: D. Fleming (Ages Birth - Five years with adult)Class meets at local parks including Scharr’s Bluff, Vermillion Falls and more for activities, reading, play and chats. Please be sure to dress comfortably for the weather. In case of inclement weather, class will be held at Tilden Community Center. A $10 registration & materials fee will be charged upon registration.

3 Week Series: (Tuesdays, 6-7 PM - Jan 11, 18 and 25) Ages 3-5 With Adult Sequence adventures – Support math skills and sequencing as you tell a story, Create with Rhythm sticks and Salt-water Painting Costume play – Dress up and act out your own story, Experience dance Painting with your feet Cultural Celebrations – Putting it all together; Make patterns with Leis and enjoy a Hawaiian Dance party A $10 registration / materials fee will be charged at time of registration

– 3 Week Series (Tuesdays 6-7 PM - November 9, 16, and 23) Ages 3-5 with Adult Observations and questions form the basis for scientific inquiry. Explore language and concepts through children’s stories and activities. Foster a sense of life-long learning and discovery! Join us to discover: Dinosaurs – Where did all the dinosaurs go? Space – What can we learn about space? Ocean – Who lives in the ocean? A $10 registration & materials fee will be charged upon registering

– 3 Week Series (Tuesdays 6-7 PM - Oct. 5, 12, and 19) Ages 3-5 with Adult Children are natural scientists! Support their interest in the world around them through hands on exploration and experimentation with rocks, trees and water. Trees - Go on a class leaf hunt to explore and identify leaves changing in the fall. Rocks –Let’s go rock collecting! (PLEASE BRING A ROCK TO CLASS) Make your own rock collection container and learn about different types of rocks. Water- Explore the water cycle to learn about clouds, water-power and movement. A $10 registration & materials fee will be charged upon registering

Instructor: D. Fleming (12-18 months & parents/caregiver)This class is for toddler with a parent or adult caregiver. Explore the classroom and a variety of activities designed to support early childhood development. Experience circle time with songs and parachute play. Enjoy informal, in-class discussions with other parents and a parent educator as your child plays. A $10 registration / materials fee will be charged upon registering

Instructors: D. Fleming & A. Tlougan (Ages 1-2 by 9/1/2021 and parents/caregiver) Great for older ones and younger twos. Playful learning experiences to choose from. Time to talk with other parents about a variety of parenting topics. Enjoy a morning with your toddler. This class will include a gradually separating parenting time. A $10 registration & materials fee will be charged at time of registration