Eden Prairie Community Education

💜👵👴 GRANDFRIEND PLAY & LEARN 👶💜

What is your favorite memory with a grandparent or special "grandfriend"? Share it in the comments! ⬇️

Now it's time to create new memories together! 🌟

Join us for Grandfriend Play & Learn, a fun and engaging ECFE class designed for grandparents, grandfriends, and their 2–4-year-olds.

✨ Play together
✨ Explore hands-on learning activities
✨ Build social connections
✨ Enjoy songs, movement, and smiles during circle time

This is a no-separation class, so grown-ups and children stay together the entire hour while learning, playing, and making special memories.

❤️ Ages 2–4 years

📅 3 sessions to choose from this fall!
⏰ Thursdays, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
🍂 Each session meets for 6 weeks

Whether you're a grandma, grandpa, aunt, neighbor, family friend, or another special adult in a child's life, we'd love to have you join us!

💬 Tag a grandparent or grandfriend who would love this class, or tell us below: What special activity do you enjoy doing together?

Register here https://edenpr.arux.app/course/ecfe/11144/ecfe-2026-2027/grandfriend-play-learn

Congratulations to former Eagle Jackson Blake on becoming a 2026 Stanley Cup Champion with the Carolina Hurricanes. 🏒🏆

Blake made his mark in the Stanley Cup Final with a goal and an assist. He led the Hurricanes in scoring this postseason with 20 points (7 goals, 13 assists) in 19 games.

👶✨ Calling all parents of little ones! ✨👶

Looking for ways to make tummy time more enjoyable for your baby? Join us for our FREE Tummy Time Class and learn expert tips from a licensed pediatric physical therapist!

You'll discover:
💙 How to help your baby enjoy tummy time
💙 Gentle massage techniques for comfort and relaxation
💙 Positioning strategies to help minimize head shape concerns
💙 Ways to support midline head posture and visual development

This class is perfect for babies who are not yet crawling.

📅 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Eden Prairie Early Learning/Community Education
8100 School Road, Eden Prairie
➡️ Enter through Door 11

Best of all—it's FREE and no registration is required!

Bring your baby, connect with other families, and leave with practical tips you can use right away. We can't wait to see you there! 😊

https://edenpr.arux.app/course/ecfe/10775/ecfe-2026-2027/free-tummy-time-essentials-birth-to-precrawling

🍎🔆The Weekend Food for Kids Program weekly pick-up will continue every Thursday this summer from June 11 through September 3, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at 8100 School Road, Door #4. No registration is required.

We are excited PROP will be there weekly to provide fresh produce and a variety snack for families!🔆🍎

✨ LAST CHANCE TO SAVE! Secure your spot for 2026-27!✨

Interested in before or after school care next year? Sign up for 2026-27 School Year Eagle Zone or Junior Eagle Zone with discounted registration fees when you enroll by June 9. Learn more at https://my.edenpr.org/care.

Create your account and register at:

• Junior Eagle Zone: https://edenpr.arux.app/child-care/16/junior-eagle-zone

• Eagle Zone: https://edenpr.arux.app/chi.../12/eagle-zone-school-age-care

Don't wait! Register today!!!

Summer EPIC Camps begin June 15! Save 15% on Weeks 1 and 2 with code FINAL15.

Spots are filling up quickly, and registration closes Monday, June 8.

Secure your spot
today!

🌟 NEW THIS FALL! 🌟

👵👴💕 Calling all grandparents and grandfriends!

We're excited to introduce our brand-new GrandFriend Play & Learn class for children ages 2–4 and their favorite grandparent or special adult.

Spend quality time together exploring:
🎨 Hands-on learning activities
🧩 Play-based experiences
🤝 Social connections
🎵 Songs, movement, and circle time
😊 Plenty of smiles and special memories

This non-separating class is designed to support early learning while creating meaningful opportunities for connection between generations.

📅 Thursdays | 9:00–10:00 a.m.
🍂 Fall Session: Sept. 17–Oct. 29 (No class 10/15)
❄️ Winter Session: Jan. 21–Feb. 25
🌷 Spring Session: April 15–May 20

💲 $80 session

Choose one season or join us for all three!

Spaces are limited, so register early and make this year one to remember. ❤️

Register here https://edenpr.arux.app/course/ecfe/11144/ecfe-2026-2027/grandfriend-play-learn

After years of supporting children, parents, and caregivers through the Eden Prairie Schools Early Learning ECFE Program, Karen is beginning her retirement journey! 💙

Karen has had a special gift for making families feel safe, welcomed, included, and confident in their parenting journey. Her warmth, kindness, and ability to connect with both children and adults have made a lasting impact on so many in our community. Whether through encouragement, listening without judgment, or helping families build confidence, Karen has touched countless lives along the way.

As we celebrate her retirement, we would love your help in sending her off with heartfelt well wishes! Please comment below and share:
✨ A favorite memory of Karen
✨ Something you learned from her
✨ How she impacted your family or parenting journey

Let’s fill this post with appreciation and gratitude for all Karen has given to our ECFE community over the years. Wishing you all the best in retirement, Karen — you will be deeply missed! 💐

✅ Kindergarten To-Do List: Don’t Forget Early Childhood Screening! ✅

📅 This is the LAST opportunity this school year to complete your child’s screening before summer! Appointments available June 2, 3, 4

One important item to check off your list is Early Childhood Screening! ✔️

Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of your child’s:
🖍️ Vision
👂 Hearing
💬 Speech & language
🧠 Development and learning
😊 Social-emotional growth
📏 Height & weight

Why is screening important?
✔️ Helps identify strengths and any areas where extra support may help
✔️ Prepares your child for a successful start to kindergarten
✔️ Connects families with helpful resources if needed
✔️ Required for all children entering kindergarten in Minnesota public schools

Give your child a confident start to kindergarten by checking this important step off your list today. ✨

Sign up here! https://edenpr.arux.app/search?sf%5Bcategory%5D%5B%5D=106