ECFE Classes & Events

Questions?

Contact: Tonia Schiro 507-207-2236
Director of Student and Community Programs
GFW Elementary School
323 E. 11th Street
Gibbon, MN 55335
(800) 324-GFWE ext. 2236
Email Tonia

We look forward to serving your family!

New to GFW?

If you are a new resident of the GFW School District and the parent of a preschooler(s) -Ages 0-5 years- please call the GFW Elementary School office to register your child on the school census. (507-207-2236) The number count is important for district planning and it will assure you receive school mailings pertinent to your young child. Thank you.

Kid with Llama

Teacher and student

Child driving a tractor

ECFE classes are held at the ECFE Center located at GFW Elementary School in Gibbon. Classes meet mornings and evenings.

To Register: Call the GFW ECFE Office at 507-207-2236 or email Tonia.

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ECFE Classes

Infant Class
Learn about your child’s development while you and your child experience many new and fun activities. Topics of importance to parents will be discussed during the last half hour. Parents do not separate from their children during this time. Expectant parents are also welcome to attend.

  • For children birth to 12 months

  • Class dates: Mondays, April 7, 14 and 21

  • Time: Mondays 9:30-10:30 a.m.

  • Fee: $15

  • Located: Community Ed/ECFE Room GFW Elementary School, Gibbon

Toddler Class
This age is filled with a driven sense of wonder and discovery. They are fascinated as they explore their world. They are learning to talk, to think for themselves, and to act independently. Come share with other parents ways to help your mover and shaker deal with frustrations, learn to share, and build self esteem. Parents remain in the room for their discussions.

  • For children ages 1-2 years

  • Class starts: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025

  • Time: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

  • Fee: $25

  • Location: Community Ed/ECFE Room GFW Elementary School, Gibbon.

  • This class runs for 6 weeks

Parent and child doing arts and crafts

Teacher and student in preschool

Preschool ECFE Class

More social than ever, young children want to be busy learning about the world they live in. Take an active part in your child’s learning experiences during parent-child activity time. Parent discussions are the last 40 minutes of class.

  • For children ages 2-5 years.

  • Class starts Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025

  • Time: Tuesdays 6:30-7:45 p.m.

  • Cost: $35 (Scholarships available_

  • Location: GFW Elementary School, Gibbon. - Community Ed/ECFE Room

Special Events:

Dad and Me Take Home Activity

A Dad and Me take home activity for children ages 2-5 years and their Dads (or special friend or grandpa). A take home build your own snowman project for you to do at home. All supplies included  wood, paint, fabric, etc.

  • Cost is $20 per kit. Discounts available for additional children in the family.

  • Please prepay this fee to confirm your kit.

  • Each child will also receive a free book

  • Pick up your supplies the week of Jan. 27. Other times can be arranged.

ECFE Family Bowling
Code 3 in Gibbon will host an ECFE Family Bowling Night. Please join other families with preschool age children for a night of bowling fun with prizes. Bumper pads will be in place for the younger bowlers.

  • Food will be available for purchase.

  • Date: Friday, Feb. 21

  • Time: 5 - 7:00 p.m. - come and go

  • Location: Code 3 Bowling in Gibbon

  • Cost: $9 per person: includes two games and shoe rental

Hope to see you there!

Family Gym Night
Have children who need to run off extra energy? Family Gym Night lets kids climb, jump, play ball and lots more. 

  • Date: Friday, March 14, 2025

  • Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m. - come and go

  • Location: GFW Elementary School, Gibbon.

  • No Fee for This Event!

  • Register by Friday, March 7, 2025

Vehicle Fair
GFW ECFE is revving up the fun with our annual Vehicle Fair! This event is for families with children ages 0-5 years and their families. This will be a fun opportunity for children to explore a variety of vehicles and actually get up close and experience the feel and sounds of them. There will be many vehicles to explore, so join in the fun!

  • Register for door prizes!

  • Food will be available for purchase, so plan to enjoy supper at the fair!
    Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

  • Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Come and Go Event

  • Location; GFW Elementary School, Gibbon. West side of the school.

  • Cost: Free!

Carlson’s Llovable Llamas
Come and enjoy time at Carlson’s Llovable Llamas with us! We will get a tour of the farm, we will play in the pen with the baby llamas, trail walk with your own llama and brush and help feed the llamas. What a fun day!

  • When: Friday, May 2, 2025

  • Time: 10:30 a.m.

    • Bus leaves Fairfax @ 9 a.m.

  •                    Gibbon @ 9:15 a.m.

  •                    Winthrop @ 9:30 a.m.

  • Cost: $14/child    $5/adult

  • Pack a lunch and we will eat at the farm!

  • Registration is required by April 24.

We will leave the farm at 12:45 p.m.and be back to Winthrop by 1:30 p.m., Gibbon 1:45 p.m. and Fairfax 2 p.m.