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ELC Presents New Preschool Arts Program

ELC Presents New Preschool Arts Program

by ChuckS | Jun 13, 2017 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting

Click here to download a printable PDF version.
Meet the Masters Preschool Arts Program

Meet the Masters Preschool Arts Program

by ChuckS | May 26, 2017 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting

Early Learning Coalition Presents New Preschool Arts Program ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., May 25, 2017 – The Early Learning Coalition of North Florida (ELC) has initiated a new “Meet the Masters” art program for four year olds.  The program provides engaging art...
Governor Scott Proclaims May 12 Provider Appreciation Day

Governor Scott Proclaims May 12 Provider Appreciation Day

by ChuckS | May 12, 2017 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

Read the entire proclamation below. [gview file=”https://elcnorthflorida.thepromall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/171/2017/05/Provider-Appreciation-Day.pdf”] About the Early Learning Coalition: The Early Learning Coalition of North Florida (ELC) serves the...
Early Learning Coalition Implements Innovative Reading Program

Early Learning Coalition Implements Innovative Reading Program

by ChuckS | Apr 28, 2017 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., April 27, 2017 – The Early Learning Coalition of North Florida (ELC) recently developed a successful reading program that uses different methods for literacy retention. The Mother Goose program centers around teaching through nursery rhymes...
Spreading the Gift of Reading

Spreading the Gift of Reading

by ChuckS | Apr 3, 2017 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

By Dianne Battle, St. Johns CARES In his book, “I Can Read with My Eyes Shut,” Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat character says to a young reader, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places...
Worms! We dig this activity.

Worms! We dig this activity.

by ChuckS | Mar 21, 2017 | Early Learning, Events, Families & Parenting

We dig this activity! Made by volunteer Erika Bauserman who is a reading pal at Brandts Child care in St. Augustine. to view and to subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/8yQUZi_VjY4 Learn more about how you can volunteer!
The Cat in the Hat Visits Sugar N Spice Daycare Center

The Cat in the Hat Visits Sugar N Spice Daycare Center

by ChuckS | Mar 13, 2017 | Early Learning, Events, Families & Parenting

Clay County’s own Sugar N Spice daycare center enjoyed a special story-time from the Cat in the Hat and volunteer Reading Pals on Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Video was taken of the special day and can be found below or by clicking the link here to view and to...
[PRESS RELEASE] ELC Hosts Week of Early Literacy Featuring Dr. Seuss

[PRESS RELEASE] ELC Hosts Week of Early Literacy Featuring Dr. Seuss

by ChuckS | Mar 13, 2017 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., March 13, 2017 – Every year, the Early Learning coalition of North Florida (ELC) celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a weeklong event to help promote early literacy. This year, between February 27 and March 3, ELC hosted seven Dr. Seuss-themed...
ELC Names Preschool Teacher of the Year 2016

ELC Names Preschool Teacher of the Year 2016

by ChuckS | Feb 6, 2017 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting

    ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., February 3, 2017 – Early Learning Coalition of North Florida (ELC) has selected 2016’s “Preschool Teacher of the Year” recipient, as well as honoring all the nominations at their fourth annual Early Educators Conference. The...
[PRESS RELEASE] Local Coalition’s Book Bag Project Seeks Volunteers

[PRESS RELEASE] Local Coalition’s Book Bag Project Seeks Volunteers

by ChuckS | Dec 13, 2016 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., December 8, 2016 – Every fall and spring season, the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida (ELC) host a book-bag distribution for both three and four-year-old children in Putnam, St. Johns, Clay, Bradford, Baker and Nassau counties. In...
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