Classes & Workshops in Philomath
2023-24
Live & Learn
A 10-week course for parents/caregivers and children on information, activities, songs and games focused on supporting the children’s development. Opportunities for adults to discuss parenting topics, meet other families, and join in activities with their children.
Play & Learn with your Toddler
This program is for parents and their toddlers (2 years old), Tuesdays from 9:00am-10:50am beginning September 25, 2023 for 10 weeks.
Cost: $30 for Philomath/Alsea school district, $74 for out of district. Register by contacting Jennifer, jennifer.srf@ruralfamilies.org or at 541-929-2535. This class will be held in Philomath at Clemens Primary School, room 153. THERE IS CURRENTLY A WAITLIST FOR THIS CLASS.
Join other parents/caregivers in this class to learn about your child’s development through discussions and simple at-home activities. Learn best practices and discuss parenting topics surrounding baby development and care. Held in partnership with LBCC-Parenting Education.
Philomath Baby / Wobbler Class:
This program is for parents/caregivers and their babies (newborns to “wobblers”), DAY AND TIME TBD
Cost: $30. Please contact Jennifer if you are interested in this class, jennifer.srf@ruralfamilies.org or 541-929-2535. This class will be held in person in Philomath, location TBD.
Join other parents/caregivers in this class to learn about your child’s development through discussions and simple at-home activities. Learn best practices and discuss parenting topics surrounding baby development and care.
Parenting Classes
Circle of Security, Wednesdays, October 11-December 6 (no class 11/22) from 6:00pm-7:30pm, with dinner served at 5:30pm. FREE, with incentives given for attendance. Childcare provided. Please pre-register by contacting Jen by email jennifer.srf@ruralfamilies.org OR call the SRF office (541) 929-2535.
This program is based on strengthening secure and supported relationships between parents/guardians and children. It is designed to help parents and caregivers of children birth-10 years old. Learn how to respond to your child’s needs by enhancing your connection. Give children a feeling of security and confidence so they can explore, learn, grow and build positive relationships. Learn to set limits and understand your child’s emotional world.
Taught by Nina Petrovich and Mandy Prestenbach and brought to you by Strengthening Rural Families in collaboration with LBCC-Parenting Success Network, with funding provided by DELC.
Parenting Book Club – Good Inside, Wednesdays, November 8 – December 13, 9:30am – 11:00am, at Imagine Coffee, 5460 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis, OR. FREE. Please pre-register by contacting Jen by email jennifer.srf@ruralfamilies.org OR call the SRF office (541) 929-2535. There will be a Zoom alternative available, time/day TBD.
Join Nina Petrovich to read and discuss Dr. Becky Kennedy’s ‘Good Inside’, with other parents like yourself who want to learn a new parenting philosophy in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Books will be provided to participants before the first meeting.
Brought to you by Strengthening Rural Families in collaboration with LBCC-Parenting Success Network, with funding provided by DELC.
Parenting Workshops
FREE, one-time workshops. Let Jen know what topics you are interested in so she can schedule them. Email her: jennifer.srf@ruralfamilies.org OR call the SRF office (541) 929-2535.
Are your parenting skills up to date as your child transitions from adolescence?
What works? Examine the most effective positive parenting practices that develop happy and responsible young adults.
- Why do they act this way?
- What are some of the major challenges in parenting your child & how to effectively respond to them?
Squishtivities
Join Jennifer at the Philomath Community Library, right after Story Time, at 10:45am on every 2nd Wednesday of the month!
October 11 – Finger Painting – Tactile senses are stimulated and refined as your child uses their hands to squish, mix and paint.
CANCELLED! November 8 – String Painting – Let your child dip a piece of string in paint and make a design on their paper. Take home a fun piece of artwork.
December 13 – Sensory Bottle – Use your imagination to create a whimsical and calming sensory bottle to take home.
Create, play, and learn with sensory play, exploration and crafts. This program promotes the parent-child relationships and results in growth in creativity, individuality, cooperative play, problem solving and more! For parents and/or caregivers and children of any age (adults must attend with their youth).
Held in collaboration in the Philomath Community Library, with funding from LBCC- Parenting Success Network.
Join Jennifer at the Blodgett Elementary School on the third Friday of the month, from 11:15am – noon, NEW TIME!! Right before school pickup.
October 20 – Finger Painting – Tactile senses are stimulated and refined as your child uses their hands to squish, mix and paint.
November 17 – String Painting – Let your child dip a piece of string in paint and make a design on their paper. Take home a fun piece of artwork.
December 15 – Sensory Bottle – Use your imagination to create a whimsical and calming sensory bottle to take home.
Create, play, and learn with sensory play, exploration and crafts. This program promotes the parent-child relationships and results in growth in creativity, individuality, cooperative play, problem solving and more! For parents and/or caregivers and children of any age (adults must attend with their youth).
Brought to you by Strengthening Rural Families, with funding from LBCC- Parenting Success Network.
Next Steps Kindergarten Readiness
You are required to pre-register for Next Steps, please call the Strengthening Rural Families office at (541) 929-2535 to register. You will need a copy of your child’s birth certificate, and current immunization records for our records, so please be prepared. (We can take a copy of the birth certificate here.) If you do not have your child’s birth certificate, please order one now.
These classes will be provided free of charge using PSD Kindergarten Partnership Innovation (KPI) funding from the Linn-Benton-Lincoln Early Learning Hub and coordinated by Strengthening Rural Families. One of the requirements of attending these free classes is that you live in the Philomath School District and your child will be going to kindergarten at a Philomath School. If you live out of the Philomath School District, and don’t have an older child already in the district, you will not qualify for this program.
Mindful Movement
Offered for school-age youth. Our sessions engage the heart, mind and body with a combination of physical skills, social skills games and mindfulness activities. It helps kids develop emotional intelligence, communication skills, trust and empathy and provides for a calmer home and more productive school environment.
- Held throughout the Philomath School District. Please contact Tracy, tracy.srf@ruralfamilies.org or the SRF office at (541) 929-2535 for more information.