Newborn to 12 Months Adults learn sensitive and responsive parenting skills to foster their infants' physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth by interacting with the infant in a creative learning environment. Adults share and learn from their children, the instructor and each other. Focus on active exploration of how toddlers learn and develop through play. Parents develop family communication and problem solving skills while expanding their knowledge of the preschooler's social, emotional, physical, cognitive and language development. The child participates in age appropriate activities in a preschool environment.
Emphasis is placed on readiness for school based on cognitive, social and emotional growth.
Children and adults develop an appreciation of nature through ecological awareness. The class meets weekly at different outdoor sites throughout the San Diego area. Child Development 5 Volunteer Develop skills as an elementary school parent volunteer through practical experience and classroom instruction. Families Learning Together Limited English-speaking parents and their children learn together in a preschool environment. Emphasis on addressing family issues including parenting, child development, family communication, independent living skills, preparation for elementary school, communication with school personnel, community resources and basic English language development.