Purchase a yearbook from the 2025 - 2026 School Year. Pre-ordered copies and purchased through the school copies will go home with teachers the week of May 5th. Limited supply of yearbooks are available for $22 online or in the office (first come, first served!).

Birth-5 Wear your painting clothes and join us for a morning of large motor activities and art outside!

Registration not required. Are you looking for a fun activity to do with your child this Fall? Please join us for a FREE event at the Princeton Library for families and children. Wednesdays 11:00 - 11:30 AM

✨ Make your child the brightest fan in the stands! Light-up bracelets are just $5 at the Homecoming Game.Perfect for other fun Fall events also Proceeds go directly to future Early Childhood events through the EC Parent Advisory. We will have the bracelets available starting on Tuesday, October 7th after 2:00 PM. Pick up the bracelets in the Family Center office or we can send home in your child's backpack. Orange Fashion LED Bracelets are the hottest LED bracelets for all occasions! These Light Up Bracelets are bright, super stylish and are sure to make everyone jealous when they see you rockin' them on each wrist. Be the brightest and the flashiest when you wear a Fashion LED Bracelet. To activate your Fashion Bracelet, remove the pull tab and press firmly on the button under the battery house. With each press of the button, choose from Flash, Blink, or Steady lighting. NOTE: Petite hands can slide on this bracelet, and larger hands can pull out a hidden clasp at the side of bracelet, connected to the battery compartment – look underneath. Wrap the band around wrist and then slide clasp back in. Fashion Bracelets come ready to use with 3 replaceable batteries.

ECFE Around Town – Spring 2026 ECFE Around Town: Country Pup Kennel 📍 Country Pup Kennel 🗓 Tuesday, March 31 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 💲 $6 per family Join ECFE for a special behind-the-scenes visit at Country Pup Kennel! Families will have the opportunity to learn about how dogs are cared for, see the kennel space, and explore what it takes to run a dog boarding facility. This is a fun and engaging outing for young children who love animals. Come connect with other families and enjoy learning together in our community! Sign up Closes March 30th at noon- So register today! ECFE Around Town: Prairie Restoration 📍 Prairie Restoration 🗓 Tuesday, May 19 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 💲 $6 per family Join ECFE for a hands-on nature experience at Prairie Restoration! Families will explore native plants, learn about how prairies are restored, and discover the important role plants and pollinators play in our environment. This is a great opportunity for young children to connect with nature and experience outdoor learning together in our coummunity! Sign up Closes May 18th at noon- So register today! Cost is per family.

It is that time of year again where we start planning for our upcoming Early Childhood Fair 2025. We are excited to partner with our community on this event. If you are interested in having a booth, please fill out all the information below and click submit. We are taking donations of $15 to cover table rental costs. This is a donation and not required to participate in the event. Here are the guidelines for the event: We refrain from doing any direct sales and focus on family fun with resources. We ask each vendor to provide a child friendly activity, free from choking hazards for all ages birth-5 years. Dressed up character, books, special guests, hands on activities, interactive games, songs and dancing or any performance or demonstrations are welcome and encouraged. We welcome any service or business that serves families with young children. This is also a candy free event. Please choose healthy alternatives. We provide each registrant with 1 table for setup. The 2025 Princeton Early Childhood Fair will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Princeton Primary School. Set up starts that day at 8:30 am. Please fill out this form to tell us what activity you would like to offer- https://forms.gle/XrA3jf3dWgzS2eQ77

Princeton Public Schools Early Childhood Advisory Council Needs You! Our Early Childhood Advisory Council is a collaborative group of dedicated individuals who offer valuable insights, advice, and suggestions to support and strengthen our early childhood programs. The council plays an essential role in promoting and helping carry out activities and projects that align with the goals of our early childhood education initiatives. As a council member, you’ll have the opportunity to: Shape and improve the quality of early childhood education in our district Help organize and participate in key events and programs for young learners Foster a supportive community for children and families Any parent with children in the Princeton Public School District is welcome to join and contribute to our shared mission of building a strong foundation for early learning. Your voice matters! How We Use the Funds We Raise At Princeton Public Schools Early Childhood, every dollar we raise goes directly toward creating future fun and enriching events for young children. These events are designed to foster learning, creativity, and community, providing engaging experiences that help our little ones grow and thrive. Your support allows us to continue hosting themed family nights, holiday celebrations, and other exciting activities that bring joy to our youngest learners.

Join us for a fun and engaging Family Literacy Night designed to support families in encouraging and developing literacy at home. These evenings will provide families with practical ideas, simple strategies, and hands-on activities that make it easier to build strong reading habits and make time for reading at home—even with busy schedules. Evening Schedule 5:00–5:20 PM: Dinner will be served 5:20–5:30 PM: Children transition to the childcare room 5:30–7:00 PM: Family Literacy discussion and activities Families will explore ways to: Support reading and literacy through everyday routines Build a love of books and storytelling at home Learn simple, meaningful ways to talk, read, and learn together 📚 Food and childcare are provided at all Family Literacy Nights so families can fully participate and enjoy the evening. 📋 Families will be asked to share any food allergy information during registration. Each event is tailored to the age group served and is hosted and sponsored by the Princeton Parent Partnership Grant in collaboration with school staff. Dates & Locations: Primary / Intermediate School: March 30 | 5–7 PM – Primary School. Register by March 27th to guarantee childcare and food. Middle School: April 20 | 5–7 PM – Middle School Register by April 17th to guarantee childcare and food. We look forward to learning, reading, and connecting with you.

DISCOUNT FOR MULTIPLE CHILDREN ATTENDING CLASS (Not Sibling Care) 2 Kids Enter Promo Code - 2KIDS 3+ Kids Enter Promo Code- 3KIDS Looking for a new way to add play and excitement to your young children's routine? Kids of multiple ages can learn and teach each other as they navigate through interaction and play. This class is fun for all ages Birth to Age 5. Please sign up each child attending and enter the promo code for each individual child.

Birth-5 Are you missing school & time with friends? Come to our "Fun in the Gym" class where you can get your wiggles out & enjoy meeting old & new friends! We will have lots of activities for you to explore and we will end class with a Circle Time.

Pay online and t-shirt can be picked up in the Family Center office.

Join us in this engaging, new ECFE class where we will be "hands on!" Each week there will be fun new things to experience! We will be exploring nature items, different textures, and our senses. We will be creating art, building, moving our bodies, and so much more! We will end with a circle time of singing, making music, and doing a large motor activity together! The parent educator will join the class at the end for group time and connection. Sibling care is available with a charge..

We are excited to share that Play Therapy will now be available as an optional service for preschool students either during the school day or outside of school hours right here in our Family Center building. This is an additional, voluntary service that families may choose to participate in. Play Therapy services are billed through your insurance or can be paid privately. Our Licensed Play Therapist, Adrien Clough, MA, LMFT-S, accepts Medical Assistance (MA), Medica, Optum. and Blue Cross Blue Shield. If you are interested in this service, please fill the form in arux. After you “sign up” on the interest form, Adrien will contact you to set up a free 10 minute consultation via “google meet” or over the phone. If your family has a different insurance provider but you are interested in this service, you may: Pay out of pocket (the private pay rate is $115 per session), Fill out the interest form and see if Adrien can work with your insurance company. What Is Play Therapy? Play Therapy is a developmentally appropriate approach that uses play, the natural language of children, to help them express feelings, build coping skills, process experiences, and develop self-control and confidence. Through play, children can communicate and make sense of their world in ways that words alone often cannot. Benefits of Play Therapy may include: Improved emotional regulation and problem-solving skills Strengthened relationships and communication Reduced anxiety, aggression, or withdrawal Enhanced self-esteem and resilience Play Therapy can support children who are navigating big emotions, life transitions, family changes, anxiety, or social challenges. Meet Our Licensed Play Therapist Greetings Princeton Community, My name is Adrien Clough, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been providing therapy to children since 2013. I recently moved to the Princeton area and am eager to get involved in the community. As a mental health play therapist, I work with children and families navigating behaviors, family separation, attachment concerns, and relationships. Since getting kiddos to appointments during the school day can be a challenge, I am happy to see students right at school. This service is voluntary and completely optional for families. I will be using a space at the school to provide these services to families who may benefit from therapy. Services will be billed through your insurance, and families will be responsible for any copays. The school is not responsible for any costs associated with these services. If you have any questions, please contact me at Adrien.Clough@callwellness.com. I look forward to serving the children and families in this community. Warmly, Adrien Clough, MA, LMFT-S Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Time for you and your child/ren to interact and learn together and also time for parents/caregivers to meet with other parents and a parent educator. These classes might separate for the parent education time if the group wants to work on this skill. Staff will work with families to create successful separation based on child and family needs. Winter / Spring 2026 Decision for Separating The Monday class group has decided to separate for parent time. The Thursday class group has decided not to separate for parent time. Fees: Fees are for one child and parent(s). For multiple children, please register each child and use discount code on each registration.

DISCOUNT FOR MULTIPLE CHILDREN ATTENDING CLASS When registering, register each child that will be attending not the parent. It will later ask for the parent attending. The promo code will then make the adjustment for each child attending. Each child needs a separate registration and payment. 2 Kids Enter Promo Code - 2KIDS 3+ Kids Enter Promo Code- 3KIDS Life with our children is rich with love and activity, but what about you? During this class mom’s and their multi-aged children will participate in a circle time as well as a variety of activities in the classroom.

Life with our children is rich with love and activity, but what about YOU? During this class moms and their multi-aged children will participate in a circle time as well as a variety of activities in the classroom, before moms separate to a different room for a “parent-focus” time. The children will stay in the early childhood classroom with a licensed teacher and teaching assistant. For moms with children birth to age 5. So often as mothers we loose a sense of who we are as individuals. This class will focus on ways to maintain our identity as not only mothers, but also as a human being. Take some time for yourself, meet other mothers and participate in this non-traditional ECFE class that will focus on women's issues. This is a separating class. 1/2 hour will be spent together and 1 hour will be separated.

Pay online and t-shirt can be picked up at the Family Center office.

Parenting with Love & Logic (Great opportunity for parents of young children & preschool students!) Did you ever imagine parenting could feel this challenging? If life with kids has you feeling overwhelmed and you’re looking for ways to feel more confident, calm, and effective, consider joining us for this 6-session series. You’ll learn practical parenting strategies that truly make a difference. Please register just one parent. A spouse, partner, or other family member is welcome to attend alongside the registered participant at no additional cost. As of 1/8/26 no one signed up for Childcare and so we will no longer offer childcare with this class. Sorry about any inconvenience. Each class is a mix of new information presented by lecture, workbooks and video presentations. Time is offered each session to focus on your specific questions and reflect on how the new techniques are working for you. Topics Include: Setting Limits Teaching decision making Accepting consequences Discipline techniques How to build responsibility in your children

What are Home Visits? Our licensed Parent Educators are experienced professionals dedicated to helping families prepare for school success. Whether you’re new to the community or a longtime resident, we’re here to provide engaging learning experiences designed just for you and your child. Home visits are flexible and tailored to your family's needs. We can meet in your home or at our ECFE center for one-on-one visits. Each visit includes fun, age-appropriate activities and time to discuss parenting topics, child development, and community resources. What Can Home Visits Include? Interactive parent-child activities A customized family plan to support your child’s growth Developmental assessments to track progress Community resources and referrals Q&A time to discuss parenting topics Princeton Tigers Early Connections with ECFE is free for families within ISD 477. Let us bring learning and support directly to you! Register here, and Amy Korkemeier will connect with you to help you get started.