Fillmore County Journal

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Nurturing Young Minds Through Nature: Inside Eagle Bluff’s Transformative Nature Preschool

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In an age where screen time outpaces outdoor play, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center is offering a refreshing – and vital – alternative for young learners. Nestled on 250 acres in the blufflands of southeastern Minnesota, Eagle Bluff’s Nature Preschool reconnects children with the natural world through experiential outdoor learning. The result? Confident, curious, and … [Read more...]

St. Johns Lutheran-Wykoff… Quality Education With a Focus on Christianity

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St. Johns Lutheran School in Wykoff will be hosting an open house for kindergarten through eighth grade Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. The school is located at 245 South Line Street. St. Johns provides students with a strong foundation in academic skills, social abilities, and moral values that they will take with them the rest of their lives. In today’s world, a … [Read more...]

Caledonia Area Community Education Early Learning Programs

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Caledonia Area Community Education believes in nurturing the potential of every child through play, creativity, and care. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for children to grow, learn, and develop essential life skills, while giving parents peace of mind knowing their children are in good hands. Hand in Hand Preschool  Program: … [Read more...]

Learning in Lanesboro for All Ages

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Lanesboro Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is excited to announce the offering of two weekly programs for children (birth-Age 5) families/parents/guardians and the return of the popular ECFE egg hunt at Sylvan Park. On Tuesdays, ECFE meets for free play, story-time, and community. Tuesday classes are held at the Lanesboro Community Center and occasionally Sylvan Park … [Read more...]

Mabel–Canton Early Childhood Programs Have a Lot to Offer

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Happy Week of the Young Child!  Mabel–Canton Community Education offers many opportunities for our young children and their families. Our Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes and events are open to birth to 5-year-olds.  Our family fun nights are events the whole family can attend together and make new connections with other families. We also proudly offer a 4 Star … [Read more...]

Rushford-Peterson Early Childhood Programs Where We Play to Learn and Learn to Play!

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Rushford-Peterson offers many opportunities for early childhood aged children and their families. Our ECFE classes are open to birth to 5-year-olds. Parents and children attend themed classes together! Classes meet on Thursday evenings from 5-6:15 p.m. and Friday mornings from 8:15-9:30 a.m. Mrs. Heather Grigg also takes her ECFE on-the-go and shares her amazing activities at … [Read more...]

Early Childhood Opportunities at Fillmore Central

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Early childhood educators play a vital role in preparing young learners for their educational journeys. At Fillmore Central, we provide a comprehensive range of programs designed for families with children from birth to age 5, addressing all levels of child development. Our School Readiness and Early Childhood Special Education Program (ECSE) at Fillmore Central focuses on … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project – Mutiny: The Port Chicago Catastrophe

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By Madison Lile This past summer I finally got the opportunity to check an item off my bucket list – visiting the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. I was able to see and experience many exhibits, and one that particularly stuck with me was the section on the 80th anniversary of the Port Chicago Disaster. I recognized the name of the event, but as I read more it … [Read more...]