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.

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.

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.

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.

Come have lots of fun with your toddler in this ECFE class for one and two year olds! We will provide lots of movement activities to keep your active toddler busy! Families will stay together for the entire period; playing and exploring together for the first half of class, then while the children continue to socialize with their new friends, the parents/ caregivers will have an engaging parent discussion time for the second half of class with their teacher. Sibling care is available with a charge.

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 and Optum. She is in the process of adding HealthPartners 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

We're excited to start planning for the 2026-2027 preschool year! To help us organize programs and ensure we meet the needs of all families, we’re inviting families to pre-register if they are considering enrolling their child. By signing up early, you'll be among the first to receive important updates about enrollment dates, program details, and any new offerings for the upcoming school year. Pre-registration does not lock you into any commitments but helps us understand the interest levels, allowing us to prepare classroom spaces, resources, and staff accordingly. Pre-signing up also allows families to gain priority access once formal registration opens. This early indication of interest helps us create balanced and well-supported classrooms. It also ensures that we can communicate with you about deadlines, so you don’t miss out on securing a spot in your preferred program. We encourage all interested families to complete this quick pre-sign-up form, which takes just a few minutes. Whether your child will be ready for their first school experience or continuing their early education journey, we are committed to providing a warm, supportive, and engaging environment for every child. Thank you for helping us prepare for a fantastic 2025-2026 preschool year!

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. 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.

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. We do have childcare for kids that come that need care. This does have an extra charge. Do you have more than one kiddo that needs childcare? Call 763-389-4789 for a discount. Each one and half -hour 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.

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. Mondays 11:00 - 11:30 AM

Parents and infants explore the world in a unique and positive way. Enjoy activities in the areas of movement, sensory experience, music and exercise. Parents learn about their baby's emotional, social and physical development through discussions focused on the interests of the group. Parents and infants do not separate in this class. This is a great way to try out ECFE and meet other parents with infants.