Add-On Class: Registration required. All are welcome to join us for a one-time class, whether you are already attending a weekly ECFE class or you have never been to ECFE before! Find the theme that resonates with your child's interests or introduce them to something new. Cost is $10/child for ages 1-1/2 to 5. Class Date Description Grandparents Class Fri, Oct 3 It's a day to celebrate the extra-special people in our lives. Invite your pop-pop or gamma to come to school with you! Stories Come Alive Fri, Oct 10 We'll learn how to make a story jump off the page. Activities, art projects, songs, and finger plays will be based on favorite familiar stories - and new ones, too! All About Art Fri, Oct 24 Come dressed for mess as we explore our artistic side using several mediums - paint, collage, glue, fabric, and playdough. We'll also include circle time with some music and movement. Music & Movement Fri, Nov 7 Songs, dancing, making/playing musical instruments, painting to music, a parachute game, and an obstacle course are planned for this day of fun! Fantasy & Pretend Fri, Nov 14 Come play in our fantasy land with castles, pirates, unicorns, and dinosaurs. We'll create whimsical creatures and glittering crowns. Circle time will include discussion and stories that are "real" and "just pretend." CANCELLED Bakery Shop Fri, Dec 5 Our classroom will be transformed into a (playdough) bakery shop, and we will decorate a real treat to take home. A mischievous gingerbread friend may lead us on a hunt to find him! S'more Fun Indoors Wed, Jan 14 Families will gather around a "campfire," use flashlights to discover hidden surprises, and enjoy playful games that make camping come alive. A magical hour of fun designed for curious campers and their grown-ups. Sweethearts & Songs Wed, Feb 11 A day full of love and lively fun! We'll sing, dance, and make heart-themed instruments to celebrate friendship and caring. Expect high-energy movement and a gentle circle time with stories about love and kindness. Winter Wonderland Science Wed, Feb 18 Time to get curious! We’ll explore snow, ice, and simple sensory science experiments (think fizzy hearts, melting “snow,” and oobleck). Includes wintery art projects and hands-on discovery play with a frosty twist. Leprechaun Mischief & Magic Wed, Mar 4 Join us as we go on a hunt for a sneaky leprechaun! We’ll make shamrock crafts, mix up some green playdough, and maybe even find a pot of gold. Be ready for giggles, surprises, and a bit of St. Patrick’s Day magic. Silly School Day Wed, Apr 1 Nothing is quite what it seems today! We'll have silly dress-up, upside-down stories, backwards songs, and funny games that turn the usual routine on its head. Get ready for laughter and lighthearted fun. CANCELLED Grandparents Class Encore Wed, Apr 22 Back by popular demand! Invite your grandparent (or another special grown-up) to join us for crafts, snacks, and sweet moments together. We’ll read stories about family and make keepsake projects to take home Notes for registration: There is no lottery for specialty classes; you will be able to register for any session where there is room. You may register for specialty classes in addition to a year-long weekly class, but each class should be its own enrollment. Register for your primary class or first add-on class, then select Continue Shopping instead of Checkout. Add your next class and repeat the process until you have registered for all the classes you want. At checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only for add-ons class(es). Any other ECFE registrations will be held for the lottery. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Eleyo again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.