Early Childhood Family Education SPPS

This includes all ECFE programming as well!

Reminder: There will be no school for PreK–12 students on Friday, March 20, for conference preparation and teacher professional development.

Don't forget! Join us tomorrow night, Tuesday 2/24/26 from 5:30-7:30 at the Children's Museum.

In ECFE we sing the some of the same songs in each class to help children build confidence as learners by knowing our daily routine. You can bring Ram Sam Sam home by using a towel, blanket or even bed sheets as your own parachute!

The familiarity will bring comfort to your child and add a new element of play to your day.

What are some of your favorite ECFE songs?

Canta con Isa | A Ram Sam Sam | Canción Infantil | Aprende Peque A Ram Sam Sam es una divertida y pegajosa canción infantil que estimula el desarrollo del lenguaje a través de la repetición de sílabas sencillas y la coordi...

At Wheelock we are finding beauty in the cold - thank you EA Jill!

How is your family finding beauty in these long days of winter?

Why is there paper UNDER the table?

Teacher Megan is helping her students with their pre-writing by encouraging under the table coloring!

This is not only fun (who doesn't love crawling under things??), but also helps to strengthen the shoulder and core muscles needed for future formal writing.

Welcome Back Families!

We are excited to see everyone's smiling faces after having 2 weeks off. As we get back into our rhythms and routines, what type of content would you like to see?

Shared articles? In class activities? Teacher profiles? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Nature Discovery Pre-K Registration officially kicks off Jan 5 at 9:00 AM. Be there early to grab your spot: https://stpaul.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/3/nature-discovery-pre-k

As we approach a busy time with family and friends, help respect your child's bodily autonomy by allowing them to say no to hugs.

Support them in finding alternatives such as high fives or a fist bumps for greetings.

High Five or Hug? Let Toddlers Choose.

Teaching toddlers about consent starts with small, everyday choices. Like how they say hello.

A wave, a high five, a hug. When children get to decide, they learn something powerful: their body belongs to them.

This message helps build confidence, set boundaries and foster respect for others.

Consent is not just about saying yes. It's about having a choice.

Learn how to support body autonomy in early childhood. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Xy156u

Visit Neighborhood House’s Fresh Produce Distributions at Metro State University for FREE produce all winter long! Events are farmers market style and offer a diverse variety of fruits and vegetables. All are welcome!

The distributions are from 2-4 p.m. on:
December 17, 2025
January 14, 2026
February 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
April 8, 2026
May 13, 2026

For more information about the Fresh Produce Distributions, visit https://neighborhoodhousemn.org/programs/food-support/fresh-produce-events/

Snow doesn't stop the fun! Sometimes the simplest items are the most engaging for children.

Unstructured play boosts creativity and problem solving. Take out some safe kitchen gadgets and let the fun begin.