Sign up now for our community’s favorite Parenting classes with SBCC School of Extended Learning, starting January 11, 2021 right from your own home (using Zoom). Spend quality time with your infant, toddler or preschooler, and other parents with children of the same age.
All SBCC School of Extended Learning Parenting classes are tuition-free!
“We learn joyful activities together, songs to sing together during a virtual circle time, and participate in age appropriate at-home activity and art demonstrations, dance, and enjoy story time read alouds; activities you can bring to your daily routine.”
--Kate Barker, Instructor, Extended Learning Parenting Classes
Kate took parenting courses with her child a number of years ago and is now one or our expert parenting instructors!
Classes start the week of January 11. Join in from home using Zoom. Infant Times, Toddler Times, Growing Times and Music Times |
Infant Times II: Crawling to Walking: Learn about infant development, stimulation and "self-calming" techniques for crawling and walking infants. Opportunities for sharing and discussion of timely questions from new parents. Parents learn infant massage techniques, music and movements, songs, and how to make hand-made toys/equipment and play games.
- Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
- CRN # 66975
Toddler Times for Parents of Children 12-18 months: Learn how toddlers aged 12-18 months learn through songs, finger plays, toys, crafts, puppets and books in order to expand language, sensory learning and physical independence. Explore and create age-appropriate play and communication in a joyful, stimulating environment.
- Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
- CRN # 66016
- Online (Zoom)
Growing Times: Parents and caregivers with children two to three years of age meet weekly to learn to develop a safe and stimulating environment with age-appropriate activities for toddlers. Learn about typical stages of development through child observation, direct participation with other families, and informal discussion groups. The skills learned in this class promote positive parenting attitudes and healthy parent-child relationships.
Growing Times I: Parenting Toddlers | Growing Times II: Parenting the Two to Three Year Old Child | Growing Times III: Parenting the Preschool Child |
Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. | Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. | Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. |
CRN # 66043 | CRN # 66051 | CRN # 66053 |
Music Times: Come explore the power of rhythm, melody, tonality and beat. Parents learn how music nurtures children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development and strengthens the bond between parent and child. Experience various genres of music, play a wide variety of instruments, listen to stories with dramatization and puppets, and learn songs, rhymes, and finger plays in an interactive environment.
Music Times II: For Parents of Children 16-30 Months | Music Times III: For Parents of Children 2.5 - 5 Years |
Mondays 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Mondays 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
CRN # 66985 | CRN # 66049 |
What to Expect from Parenting Classes Using Zoom |
“We’re excited to be able to continue offering Parenting classes using Zoom, including Music Times and Growing Time, during these challenging times. The beauty of the Music Times curriculum is that it lends itself to an energetic participatory circle time. It’s lots of fun - for children and parents! Until we can meet again in person, this is a wonderful way to be together."
-Judy Rattray, Instructor, Extended Learning Parenting Classes
“Even with Zoom, getting together in real-time for Growing Times classes is a great opportunity to meet others with children the same age, who are experiencing similar stages of development. Parents get information, but also have a chance to ask questions and discuss challenges, joys, and experiences during class.”
-Kate Barker, Instructor, Extended Learning Parenting Classes
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is available only online for Spring classes at this time.
- In-person registration is not available at this time due to the statewide social distancing order.
- To apply and register online for tuition-free and fee-based classes, or for more assistance, please go to: http://www.sbcc.edu/extendedlearning/apply-reg.php
- More assistance with registration is available by email or phone. Click here for hours and contact information.
