E:du is a play and learning program for parents with babies and children up to 6 years old. E:du is aimed at families who want targeted support at home. Our offer is currently aimed at families from the east and center of Leipzig. The program supports children in a playful way and gives parents more security and self-confidence when dealing with their children.

E:du supports parents with children between the ages of 0 and 3 in building a good relationship with each other. They get to know games with which they can shape everyday life and support their child's development.

E:du supports parents with children between the ages of 3 and 6 in gaining more confidence in dealing with their child and encouraging it through play. It can also help prepare for school.

This is how it works:
An employee visits you at home once a week. Under her guidance, you will receive game suggestions and materials to strengthen the relationship with your child, shape everyday situations and play and learn together. In this way, you playfully promote your child's speaking, body movement, thinking and social development.

At our fortnightly parent meetings you get to know other parents, can exchange ideas and receive valuable information on family issues from our team.
E:du enables immigrant families to gain initial experience with the German language.

Please contact our coordinator for more information
Andrea Schlagman
Wurzner Strasse 70, 04315 Leipzig
Phone: 0163-56 70 755, andrea-schlagmann@fairbund-leipzig.de

FuN - an approach to strengthening and educating families

In joint actions, parents and children talk about their different interests and needs. They playfully try out new ideas and exchange experiences for a good cooperation. The aim of the eight-week family education program is to promote the integration of parents and children in the respective institution.

The following competencies are strengthened:

• Family cohesion
• Self-respect and respect for others
• Self and external perception
• Communication and contact

Through the integration into social networks in the immediate vicinity, families experience desired cooperation as well as support and get to know offers of help. Due to its experience and action-oriented approach, the family program is particularly suitable for families with other cultural and educational histories.

WHAT IS HIPPY?
Pre-school in particular is a transition phase full of challenges. How can children train the most important skills for school? To master this task, children need the support of their parents.
WE WILL HELP YOU TO BE GOOD LEARNING PARTNERS FOR YOUR CHILDREN.
The HIPPY preschool program, which has been tried and tested in many countries worldwide for 50 years, strengthens mothers and fathers in the learning relationship with their children. HIPPY stands for Home Instruction for Parents and Preeschool Youngsters. Concentration and language skills should be trained together and stress-free and the homework situation should be practiced. The focus remains on the fun of learning and creating a good time together - for children and parents.

HOW DOES HIPPY WORK?
ON-SITE SUPPORT: THE HOME VISIT
A HIPPY employee will support you in the pre-school phase for one to two years. She regularly brings home game and learning material and explains how you can support your child. Then try out five times a week with your child in playful learning. About 15 minutes a day is enough. You can discuss any questions that arise during your next home visit.

BE UNDERSTAND AND GET ADVICE AT OUR PARENTS 'MEETING:
Every 14 days we explain the new materials to you at our parents' meeting in Eisenbahnstraße. Here we also answer your questions about starting school, raising children and spending your free time. And most importantly: Here you can exchange ideas with other parents, support each other and make contacts.

A PROGRAM FOR ALL FAMILIES:
HIPPY is also suitable for immigrant families. Our employee supports you in understanding the German materials. You can also improve your and your children's German skills.

Please contact our coordinator for more information
Eva Gesell
Wurzner Strasse 70, 04315 Leipzig
eva-gesellschaft@fairbund-leipzig.de

HIPPY is a program of IMPULS Germany - early education in the family and is supported by participants of the Deutsche Postcode Lotterie.

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