Rockford Area Schools Community Ed

Ages 30-54 months: If your child is almost ready for an independent preschool experience, but you are not quite ready to give up the weekly parent discussions and support, or the one on one time with your child, this class is for you! On Mondays or Tuesdays (depending on section chosen), you and your child will attend school together! The first hour of class is parent/child discovery time, where you get to see your “big kid” in action as they guide you through developmentally appropriate play. The second half of class, parents will meet separately with our Parent Educator to discuss relevant parenting topics. On Thursdays, your child will stay at school on his/her own to experience a fun-filled ‘almost’ preschool class where he/she will get to explore a variety of materials (“toys”), engage in fun circle time songs and even practice walking in the halls...just like a BIG kid!! You will return just in time (10:30 am) for a short group time and wrap-up with your child and the children’s teacher.

Mixed ages: Birth-5 years Let your child explore our early childhood classroom where we are all set up for Rockford’s youngest learners to do what they do best...PLAY! “Yours” Once your child is safely in the classroom with our Early Childhood staff, parents will join our Parent Educator in a separate space to discuss a variety of parenting topics. “Mine” As the class time comes to an end, parents will rejoin their children for a brief circle time with music, movement & to say good-bye to their friends. “Ours”)