Baby, It's Cold Outside

Well, winter has officially arrived here in Minnesota. There is a definite chill in the air. Those of us who live here know that winter in Minnesota can be a beautiful season with snow and winter activities. But we also know that winter can be brutal and LONG!!! Now seems like a good time to share some Winter Family Fun Ideas with all of you.

Take an ECFE Class
Our winter/spring brochure will be coming out soon at www.cecool.com. Registration opens on Nov. 27th. Here are a few suggestions to check out.
Drop-in Play-Fridays at 11:00 at CP. Families can join Miss Catie for fun activities, playtime and circle time. The cost is ????
Building Your Child's Brain (Online Class)-This is a six week hybrid online class. Families meet in person for the first and last class and online line for the four weeks in between. Ninety percent of brain development happens between birth to age 5. This class will explore how movement, play, technology and parent-child relationships impact brain development.
New to ECFE-If you have never taken an ECFE class this birth to 5 class is the one for you. It is a great way to learn more about our wonderful program.
Dad's Class-This Saturday morning class is a fun activity filled class for dad's and their birth to 5 kiddos.

Get Outside and Play
Sledding-check out Highland Park in Cottage Grove and Ojibway Park in Woodbury.
Ice Skating at Healtheast Sports Center in Woodbury.
Snow painting-fill squirt or spray bottles with colored water and let your child paint the snow.
Build a snowman
Check out one of the many Nature Centers in the Twin Cities:

• Carpenter Nature Center-12805 St. Croix Trail, Hastings
• Dodge Nature Center
• Tamarack Nature Center
• Oakdale Discovery Center

Toddler Times
Mall of America Toddler Tuesdays
Lil' Explorers at Como Zoo
Preschool Open Gym at Perpetual Motion

Story Time
Story Time at Washington County Libraries
Tail Time! @ Wild Rumpus
Choo Choo Bob's

Other Places to Visit
Kids Oasis
Animal Humane Society in Woodbury
MN Children's Museum
MN Zoo
Morning Splashtacular at The Grove

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