PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES – FALL QUARTER 2024
These Home and Family Life seminars are FREE for adult members of SSC Cooperative Preschools. Attending one seminar fulfills the requirement for one quarter, but you may attend as many as you like. Caregiver partners welcome! Adults only please.
Co-op Butterfly Families (Virtual) Schill
Sept 22 (Sunday), Oct 17 (Thursday), Nov 10 (Sunday), Dec 17 (Tuesday); 7:30-9:30 PM
Co-op’s monthly discussion group for families with children with higher needs and sensitivities, frustrating behaviors and/or more vulnerable/reactive nervous systems. The purpose of the group is to learn from one another, offering support, experiences, and resources, as well as building community and connection. Group members have found that spending time in a non-judgmental space with other adults who “get it” truly decreases the sense of loneliness and isolation so many are feeling. Wherever you are on your journey–ranging from a subtle observation you or your teacher has made, on up through formal diagnoses and services–all are welcome.
To participate and/or get further information, please contact Jen Schill here
Leadership Conference (Admiral Co-op Preschool)
Sept 24 (Tuesday); 7:00-9:00 PM
Welcome to the 2024/25 school year! At this kick-off and training session co-op leaders will be inspired and prepared to do their important jobs and work together so this year runs smoothly. Please attend if you are: President, Class Chair, Parent Coordinator, Secretary, Site Treasurer, Class/Co-Treasurer, Fundraising Reps, PAC Rep, Marketing Rep, Community Builder.
Contact your Parent Instructor for more information.
Infant, Child, & Adult First Aid/CPR/AED training (White Center Co-op Preschool) Inghram
Oct 5 (Saturday); 9:00 AM – Noon
Do you know what to do if a child is choking? Are you skilled in CPR if an adult collapses in class? Be prepared. This class will be taught by a representative from the very popular and engaging Merit Emergency. Begin the new year with these important skills. (Certification valid for 2 years)
Class fee: $65. Please bring cash or a check made out to Merit Emergency.
Register with Jena Inghram here
Positive Discipline for Parents & Caregivers (Fairmount Park Elementary) Schill/Giomi
Oct 22 (Tuesday); 6:30-8:30 PM
Would you like to find more joy in your job as a parent? Is your family life challenged by child defiance, chore hassles, homework issues, whining, and more? Join us for an evening with Parent Educators, Jen Schill and Jen Giomi, exploring ways to build values of cooperation, teamwork, responsibility, self-discipline and more in your children. Discover kind and firm tools for teaching children that can be used in all stages of your parenting journey.
Register with Jen Schill here
Guidance & Discipline for 3-5 year olds (Virtual) Inghram/Maybee
Oct 23 (Wednesday); 7:00-9:00 PM
Information on child growth and development will be presented, along with age appropriate behavioral expectations. Direct and indirect guidance techniques will be discussed along with setting and enforcing limits.
Register with Jena Inghram here
Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values: film screening and discussion (SSC – Olympic Hall) Carlis
Oct 24 (Thursday); 6:30–8:00 PM
Join us for a special screening, in partnership with Pathfinder K-8, of the new film Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values. This film, produced by Debbie LeeKeenan and John Nimmo, is a 50-minute documentary about families who intentionally parent with an anti-bias lens. Debbie and John partnered with filmmaker Filiz Efe McKinney of Brave Sprout Productions to create a film that raises up the voices of multiple families with diverse identities, talking about their hopes, fears, strengths, challenges, and questions as they figure out: What kind of world do we want to create with our children? There will be opportunities for questions and discussion with Debbie after the viewing. Watch the trailer here.
Tickets here
Guidance & Discipline for 1-3 year olds (Virtual) O’Hern/Caballero
Oct 28 (Monday); 7:00-9:00 PM
Information on child growth and development, along with age appropriate behavioral expectations will be presented. Direct and indirect guidance techniques will be discussed along with setting and enforcing limits.
Register with Sara O’Hern here:
Monster Dash (Lincoln Park)
Oct 26 (Saturday); 9:00 AM – Noon
The 13th Annual Monster Dash to support our Parent Advisory Council’s Outreach, Equity, and Tuition Assistance initiatives returns to Lincoln Park this year with a costumed 5k trail run/walk, 100 meter Little Monsters Dash (ages 5 and under), and 250 meter Kids Dash (ages 10 and under). Your paid registration includes a t-shirt (all races) and bib with timing chip (5K only). Email [email protected] for more information on how to get involved with our sponsorship, fundraising, or direct give efforts. Early bird registration is open now – prices increase October 1st.
Register, fundraise, or donate here: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Seattle/WestSeattleMonsterDash.
Mirrors & Windows (Admiral Co-op Preschool) Schill
Nov 18 (Monday); 7:00-9:00 PM
Children’s literature can be an extremely effective way for parents to start conversations about diversity, equity, and fairness with their children. One can do this using books in which children can see themselves reflected on the pages (mirrors) and those in which they can see into the lives of people who are different from them (windows). Come dive into having kid-friendly conversations about race, immigration, diverse families, and more, using some wonderful books as tools!
Register with Jen Schill here
Co-op 101 (SSC Co-op Childcare Building) Franklin/Carlis
Nov 20 (Wednesday); 7:00-9:00 PM
Your child plays and has fun at preschool each day, but what are they truly learning? You come to school and head to your work station, but what can you be doing to support your child and others in the classroom? In this class, you will learn about the specific ways your child is building foundational math, literacy, and social-emotional skills through play. You will hear more about your role as assistant teacher and how you can enhance the learning for children who visit your area. Finally, we will answer your questions about how to handle some of the most common challenging situations that come up during preschool. This class is for co-op newbies and veterans alike. It is also appropriate for parenting partners, nannies, grandparents, or other caregivers who want to understand “Co-op language”.
Register with Dawn Franklin here:
Holiday Gift-making (SSC Co-op Childcare Building) Hoglan/O’Hern
Dec 7 (Saturday); 3:00-5:00 PM and/or Dec 8 (Sunday); 10:00 AM – Noon
Help children learn the meaning of gift-giving! This class is designed for an adult and child to spend quality time together creating gifts for family and friends. Come join us for a fun, age-appropriate crafting experience, and leave with several homemade gifts. All materials provided. Dress to get messy. Designed for children 3 to 5 years, working with an adult caregiver. $25.00 supply fee. Class size is limited, register early to ensure your spot.
Register with Heidi Hoglan here