Group Connections
Group Connections are one of the four components of the Parents as Teachers program. Families will learn child development information and meet other families with similarly aged children. Some group connections are for parents/caregivers and their children to attend together. Other group connections are for parents only to learn more about a specific parenting topic. We hope you will join us at a group connection soon!
Register for a Group Connection!
When Payment is Necessary
For all fee-based Group Connections, complete the registration below and pay one of two ways:
Online
We accept credit card payments through our Parent Pay Online system.
Please choose the appropriate Group Connection event from the Session drop down list you will see, then enter your child's name.
Mail your check payment prior to the event with the flyer found on this page to:
Eureka Early Childhood Center
c/o PAT Group Connections
442 W 4th St
Eureka, MO 63025-1804
If sending a check, please make it payable to "Rockwood School District" unless noted otherwise on the event flyer on the Group Connections page. Please note in the memo field of your check the Group Connection event name if you don't send a flyer with the check.
Note
If the Rockwood School District closes due to inclement weather, all in-person home visits will be switched to a phone or virtual visit for the safety of our staff. Any group connections scheduled for that day will be canceled. If it is a weekend group connection, please check your email and our social media pages for updates.
Upcoming Group Connections
| Date | Friday, November 14, 10:00-11:00am |
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| Location | Vandover Early Childhood Center, 1900 Hawkins Road, Fenton, 63026 |
| Fee | No charge |
| Attendees | Parent/Child Group Connection |
Here is an opportunity for you and your child to come play with us in the Vandover Early Childhood Center Motor Room. Listen to a story and participate in a story extension activity. There will be time for free play and meeting other parents with young children. This group connection is recommended for children age 5 and under. Registration is limited to 12 families.
Presented by Vicky Hickman, Rockwood Parent Educator
| Date | Wednesday, November 19, 5:00-6:00pm |
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| Location | Clarkson Valley Early Childhood Center, 2730 Valley Road, Wildwood, 63005 |
| Fee | No charge |
| Attendees | Parent/Child Group Connection |
Enjoy exploring activities for some of our youngest learners. We will have designated areas with activities for children who can sit unsupported, crawlers, new walkers, and more experienced walkers. This parent child group connection is ideal for children ages 6 months-18 months.
Presented by Anne King and Barbara Rogers, Rockwood Parent Educators
| Date | Friday, November 21, 10:00-11:00am |
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| Location | Clarkson Valley Early Childhood Center, 2730 Valley Road, Wildwood, 63005 |
| Fee | No charge |
| Attendees | Parent/Child Group Connection |
Here is an opportunity for you and your child to come play with us in the Clarkson Valley Early Childhood Center Motor Room. Listen to a story and participate in a story extension activity. There will be time for free play and meeting other parents with young children. This group connection is recommended for children age 5 and under. Registration is limited to 12 families.
Presented by Kelly Lawson, Rockwood Parent Educator
This Group Connection is full.
| Date | Friday, November 21, 5:00-5:45pm |
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| Location | The Little Gym, 18 Fenton Plaza, Fenton, MO 63026 |
| Fee | No charge |
| Attendees | Parent/Child Group Connection |
Here is an opportunity for you and your child to enjoy fun activities & a sneak peek into classes at The Little Gym in Fenton. Explore the gym while giving your child an opportunity to build their gross motor and social emotional skills. The Little Gym is also offering a PAT discount at the event if you choose to sign up a class with them. This group connection is intended for children under 3 years of age. Enrollment is limited. Families must register on The Little Gym’s website and not on the Group Connections form.
Presented by The Little Gym
| Date | Friday, November 21, 6:00-6:45pm |
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| Location | The Little Gym, 18 Fenton Plaza, Fenton, MO 63026 |
| Fee | No charge |
| Attendees | Parent/Child Group Connection |
Here is an opportunity for you and your child to enjoy fun activities & a sneak peek into classes at The Little Gym in Fenton. Explore the gym while giving your child an opportunity to build their gross motor and social emotional skills. The Little Gym is also offering a PAT discount at the event if you choose to sign up a class with them. This group connection is intended for children 3-5 years old. Enrollment is limited. Families must register on The Little Gym’s website and not on the Group Connections form.
Presented by The Little Gym
| Date | Wednesday, December 3, 7:00-8:00pm |
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| Location | Google Meet |
| Fee | No charge |
| Attendees | Parent Only Group Connection |
Join us to learn the first and MOST important step in minimizing or preventing picky eating and power struggles. This step is also key to reducing your stress in the kitchen, fostering a healthy relationship with food, and promoting proper growth and development for your child. This group connection is recommended for parents only.
Presented by Danielle Glesne, RDN, LD, CDCES with Imago Nutrition
| Date | Thursday, December 4, 6:00-7:00pm |
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| Location | Vandover Early Childhood Center, 1900 Hawkins Road, Fenton, 63026 |
| Fee | No charge |
| Attendees | Parent/Child Group Connection |
Discover the numerous benefits of massage for you and your baby. Learn techniques designed to calm and soothe, while stimulating your baby’s neurological development and promoting bonding. Please have a blanket and lotion handy for massage exercises. This group connection is recommended for infants less than 9 months old.
Presented by Stephanie Kane, Rockwood Parents as Teachers Supervisor
| Date | Tuesday, December 9, 10:00-11:00am |
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| Location | Eureka Early Childhood Center, 442 W. 4th Street, Eureka, 63025 |
| Fee | No charge |
| Attendees | Parent/Child Group Connection |
Join Mackenzie Perkins—board-certified music therapist, music educator, and mom of two—for an engaging music session at the Eureka Early Childhood Center! Your child will get the opportunity to play instruments, sing, dance, socialize, and learn with both live and recorded music. This group connection is recommended for children ages 3-5 years old.
Presented by Mackenzie Perkins, MT-BC
| Date | Thursday, December 11, 5:30-6:30pm |
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| Location | Clarkson Valley Early Childhood Center, 2730 Valley Road, Wildwood, 63005 |
| Fee | No charge |
| Attendees | Parent/Child Group Connection |
Here is an opportunity for you and your child to come play with us in the Clarkson Valley Early Childhood Center. Listen to a story and participate in a story extension activity. There will be time for free play and meeting other parents with young children. This group connection is recommended for children age 5 and under.
Presented by Rockwood Parent Educators
