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Ocean Themed Literacy Program Makes a Big Splash with Local Children

Ocean Themed Literacy Program Makes a Big Splash with Local Children

by ChuckS | Jul 12, 2019 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting

Over the summer the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida’s (ELC) outreach team is holding a series of ocean themed literacy programs in local preschool centers.   The programs consist of an interactive story time featuring ocean themed books, songs and...
Helping Hands Newsletter – July Edition

Helping Hands Newsletter – July Edition

by ChuckS | Jul 3, 2019 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting, Volunteers

Enjoy the Helping Hands Newsletter for July! Look for local updates and fun family ideas for the summer. Please note, the correct date for the Early Educators Conference is Saturday, January 18th, 2020.   Download here.   [gview...
The Cat in the Hat is on the Loose in North Florida for Early Literacy

The Cat in the Hat is on the Loose in North Florida for Early Literacy

by ChuckS | Mar 14, 2019 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release

MEDIA: PLEASE SEE IMAGE LINKS AND CAPTIONS BELOW RELEASE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR COUNTY The Cat in the Hat is on the Loose in North Florida for Early Literacy ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., March 14, 2019 –  Watch out! The Cat in the Hat is on the loose in North Florida...
March’s Parents’ Pages has great tips for you

March’s Parents’ Pages has great tips for you

by ChuckS | Mar 3, 2019 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting

Read this month’s Division of Early Learning’s Parents’ Pages and learn about:  Key to Early Literacy  Children’s Week  Read Aloud Month  Tips for Parents  Save Tax Dollars Click here to read....
Early Learning Coalition Needs Volunteer Readers for Clay County Reading Pals Program

Early Learning Coalition Needs Volunteer Readers for Clay County Reading Pals Program

by ChuckS | Nov 19, 2018 | Early Literacy, Press Release, Volunteers

Early Learning Coalition Needs Volunteer Readers for Clay County Reading Pals Program ORANGE PARK, Fla., November 20, 2018-  The Early Learning Coalition of North Florida (ELC) is seeking new volunteer reading pals to continue growth for their Reading Pals program....
[NEWS RELEASE] Simultaneous Reading Event Held for More Than 6500 Children in Local Counties

[NEWS RELEASE] Simultaneous Reading Event Held for More Than 6500 Children in Local Counties

by ChuckS | Nov 9, 2018 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release

                  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Simultaneous Reading Event Held for More Than 6500 Children in Local Counties AUGUSTINE, Fla., November 9, 2018 – Early Learning Coalition of North Florida (ELC) joined...
Read for the Record 2018: Maybe Something Beautiful

Read for the Record 2018: Maybe Something Beautiful

by ChuckS | Sep 12, 2018 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting, Press Release

Read for the Record, presented in partnership with the Pearson Foundation, is the annual event when millions of individuals come together to celebrate literacy by breaking the world record for reading the same book on the same day. On October 25, adults and children...
Toddler Fest is Here!

Toddler Fest is Here!

by ChuckS | May 18, 2018 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting

Join us June 2, 2018 at the Palatka Library for this free event with more than 20 organizations, including the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida. Children can participate in crafts and fun activities, including visits from fun characters. Free books will be...
Early Learning Coalition’s Established Volunteer Program Makes Impact on Children’s Development

Early Learning Coalition’s Established Volunteer Program Makes Impact on Children’s Development

by ChuckS | Jul 13, 2017 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., July 13, 2017 – Impacting thousands of preschoolers in six area counties, the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida provides reading and literacy programs for area preschools through coordinated volunteer outreach. Managed by the Coalition,...
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...
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