Minneapolis ECFE

Please join us for the Young Learners Celebration!

Are you looking for more fun FREE family activities this summer? Check out this upcoming event hosted by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board!

Black to Nature: Mississippi Mermaid Magic
Saturday August 3rd from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
More info and registration here:

MPRB Online Recreation Services

Join us tomorrow morning for our final Summer in the Parks class!

Baby and Me Yoga, Songs and Bubbles at Nokomis Park from 9:00 - 10:00 AM. Meet outside near Nokomis Community Center (address on flyer below). Bring a blanket or yoga mat if you have one!

We have 3 more Summer in the Parks classes this week:

Wednesday: Preschool Yoga, Self-Regulation and Bubbles at Armatage Park from 9:00 - 10:00 AM. Meet near the parking lot and recreation building by Field 2. Bring a blanket or yoga mat if you have one!

Wednesday: Bubbles, Books and Parachute at Wabun Playground from 9:30 - 10:30 AM.

Thursday: Baby and Me Yoga, Songs and Bubbles at Nokomis Park from 9:00 - 10:00 AM. Meet near Nokomis Community Center (address on flyer below). Bring a blanket or yoga mat if you have one!

Weather-related updates will be posted here. We can't wait to see you!

Meet us tomorrow at Armatage Park from 9 - 10 AM for Baby and Me Yoga, Songs and Bubbles! We will meet near the parking lot and recreation building by Field 2. Bring a blanket or yoga mat if you have one!

Bring your water, sunscreen, and a blanket and join us at Theo Wirth tonight from 5:00 - 6:30 PM for Bubbles, Books, and Parachute! We will meet near the playground located by Wirth Beach House and parking lot: 3200 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis.

¡Mañana será nuestra Clase de Verano en los Parques!
Únase a nosotros para una clase de juego en la naturaleza bilingüe (Español e Inglés) en el parque Powderhorn en el sur de Minneapolis de 10:00 a 11:30 a. m.
Consulte los detalles de la ubicación en el folleto a continuación. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

We are so excited to welcome you to our next Summer in the Parks class tomorrow! Join us for Bilingual Spanish and English Nature Play at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. Please see location details on flyer below. All are welcome!
Weather-related updates will be posted here.

Are you ready for another Summer in the Parks class? We sure are! Join us tomorrow at Armatage Park in Southwest Minneapolis for Baby and Me Yoga, Songs and Bubbles from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. We can't wait to see you there!

Save the Date! The annual MPS Young Learners Celebration is coming this summer on Wednesday, August 14 from 4-7 p.m. at Mona Moede (2410 Girard Ave. N).

Enjoy food, activities, games, family resources and more! This event is free and open to the public.

We had so much fun at our first Summer in the Parks class last week and we're ready for more! Join us tomorrow morning from 9:30 - 10:30 AM at Audobon Park for Bubbles, Books and Parachute. Location details listed on flier.

Weather-related updates will be posted here.

Attention Early Childhood Educators! Minneapolis ECFE is hiring a Bilingual Early Childhood Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. See job posting below and share widely with your network!

https://jobs.mpls.k12.mn.us/job/Minneapolis-Teacher%2C-ECFE-Early-Childhood-Teacher%282024-2025%29-Bilingual-MN-55401/1183435300/

Tomorrow we kick off ECFE Summer in the Parks! Join us for Bubbles, Books and Parachute at Longfellow Park from 9:30 - 10:30 am. Class is FREE, no registration required! Weather updates will be posted here. We can't wait to see you!

See location details on flier:

Summer is here, and so are delicious free meals and snacks for kids 18 and under!

Children and teens do not need to attend Minneapolis Public Schools. No sign-up is needed – just show up to eat! Food will be provided during specific timeframes and must be eaten on site. To find free meal and snack sites near you, download the Free Meals for Kids app or check mpschools.org/departments/cws/summer-meals.

As you plan your summer activities, mark your calendars for ECFE Summer in the Parks! Classes are free, all are welcome. Weather-related updates will be posted to Facebook.

Our Greats and Grands class on Monday June 10th is canceled, please see updated flier.

Application for lottery for Fall 2024 ECFE classes opens today! Check out our classes and register here: https://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/search?q=ecfe&redirected_yet=true&s=relevance&sf[max_age_month]=0&sf[max_age_year]=100&sf[min_age_month]=0&sf[min_age_year]=0&sf[q]=ecfe&v=grid-view

The Minneapolis ECFE Family Council meets tomorrow night at Wilder, please join us either in-person or online! Details below.

Happy Friday, the ECFE Fall/Winter 2024-25 Catalog is here! Check out our classes: https://guide.mpls.k12.mn.us/ecfe-semester-1-2024-25-catalog/page/1

Application for lottery opens May 13, watch for a reminder here!

Minneapolis Public Schools - ECFE Semester 1 2024-25 Catalog - Page 1 Celebrating Years 1974-2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION Semester 1 Class Catalog Fall/Winter 2024-2025 Classes start September 5, 2024 English | Español |

Reminder: Tonight is our Getting Ready for PreK and Kindergarten workshop! Join us online to learn about school preparation and how to best support this transition.

Our next Minneapolis ECFE Family Council meeting is tomorrow night at Mona Moede Early Learning Center! Please join us in-person or online to connect with other ECFE families and hear about some fun activities we're planning! FREE dinner, childcare, and transportation provided with an RSVP

You asked for it, so we brought it back! Snag your exclusive ECFE 50th Anniversary merchandise before it's gone! From stylish t-shirts to cozy hoodies, we've got options for everyone, all showcasing our special 50th Anniversary logo.

Check out the selection now and place your order online before Wednesday, April 23 at 10 p.m. Don't miss out! - https://mailchi.mp/1e9b7d86c37f/almost-three-dozen-workshops-on-thursday-alone-17653389

Next Monday April 15 is our next Greats and Grands session! This is an opportunity for grandparents and kinship caregivers of young children to share their experiences, learn about resources, and connect with other families. See flyer for more info and share with your community!

Join us this spring for FREE Activity and Play classes on Mondays at Green Central! No registration needed, attend one or all. Classes begin April 8th.

Do you know anyone looking for a part-time position supporting our youngest learners and their families? Minneapolis ECFE is looking for an Associate Educator to join our amazing team! Please share this opportunity far and wide! https://jobs.mpls.k12.mn.us/job/Minneapolis-Associate-Educator-Classroom-Support-Early-Childhood-Ed-Prog-1-MN-55401/1126259900/?fbclid=IwAR2q_JaBcsrvGho0yu445eIhVFIXhgnWpKT7cx3Il1eZNiN6auSltsd00Ew_aem_AWWp5GCDneWdNmERNCnAuP6HmL_guQGX-E-fFXwo59gRByFHl7oKM6ZCDndwvtxah3khUziEzymUFxwDCUKft-LO

Join us with your toddler this spring for Toddlers and Twos at Cityview! Registration is open now: https://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/50588/2023-2024-ecfe-semester-2/toddlers-and-twos-18-36-months-separating

Minneapolis ECFE is hiring for an Associate Educator position! Please share this opportunity with your network. Click this link for the job posting: https://jobs.mpls.k12.mn.us/job/Minneapolis-Associate-Educator-Classroom-Support-Early-Childhood-Ed-Prog-1-MN-55401/1126259900/

Yoga is for everyone! Minneapolis ECFE Preschoolers and Yoga begins April 8th and enrollment is open now! https://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/50578/2023-2024-ecfe-semester-2/preschoolers-and-yoga-3-5y-separating