ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

Join us for Saturdays, a series of exciting and educational one-time Saturday classes designed for families with young children. Each Saturday offers a unique theme filled with fun activities and learning opportunities. You can sign up for one session or join us for all of them! Nature Play - 9/28/24 - Kick off our Saturdays with a morning packed with engaging activities and playful learning in the Nature Play Area. Perfect for a family outing! Nature Play - 10/5/24 - Join us for another sensational day of fun and discovery in the Nature Play Area. Each session offers something new to explore with your child. Messy Art - 11/9/24 - Get ready to get creative and messy! This session focuses on messy art projects that encourage creativity and sensory exploration. Messy Art - 11/16/24 - Another chance to dive into messy art projects. Let your child's creativity run wild while enjoying sensory play and artistic expression. Saturday with Dads - 12/7/24 - A special day for dads and their little ones to bond through playful activities and interactive learning experiences. Register now to secure your spot in one or all of these exciting Saturday sessions! Each class promises to be a memorable experience for you and your child.

Are you a family with a child facing delays, disabilities, or illnesses? We invite you to join our special community where we come together to play, explore, and support one another. Program Highlights: Play and Explore Together: Engage in interactive sessions where children can play and learn in a supportive environment. Parent Empowerment: Connect with other parents facing similar challenges. Explore topics tailored to your needs and share experiences. Why Join? Community Support: Build lasting connections with families who understand and share your journey. Expert Guidance: Gain insights from professionals in child development and special needs education. Empowerment: Equip yourself with knowledge and resources to better support your child. Choose the class option that suits your family or sign up for both! Families attend class together, no sibling care is available. Separation time will be based on the needs of the group. Join us in creating a warm and inclusive community for our children. Together, we can make a difference!

Children must be 2-3 years old by September 1, 2024. Your 2-5 year-old child is gaining new language and social skills. These classes are designed for you and your child to explore together and spark your child's emerging curiosity, independence and interest in interacting with others. Discussion topics will be focused on parenting 2-5 year-olds and the interests of the group. Topics typically include: setting limits, toilet learning, social-emotional development, play ideas and more! Parent and child separating time will be determined by the needs of the group. Sibling care is only available where listed.