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

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...

[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...

[PRESS RELEASE] TD Charitable Foundation Supports the ELC North Fla. with Donation

by ChuckS | Aug 5, 2016 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Joan Whitson, Early Literacy Coordinator, Early Learning Coalition of North Florida TD Charitable Foundation Supports the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida with Donation August 5, 2016 – St. Augustine, FL – The TD...

[WJCT NEWS] Wanted: Reading Pals to Make Books Come Alive

by ChuckS | Aug 4, 2016 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting, Volunteers

    With a new school year just weeks away, North Florida’s Reading Pals are seeking volunteers to help introduce the area’s youngest students to reading. Read more: WJCT Wanted: Reading Pals

[ST. AUGUSTINE RECORD] Can You Help Open A Child’s Mind?

by ChuckS | Jul 31, 2016 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting, Volunteers

We here at The Record have an admittedly vested interest in folks who read. So, with that disclaimer aside, we’d like to take a moment to talk about reading — particularly as it applies to little ones. An employee shared a story a week or so ago about a family member...

[PRESS RELEASE] Volunteer “Reading Pals” Program Brings Lasting Benefits to Local Children

by ChuckS | Mar 14, 2016 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

Volunteer “Reading Pals” Program Brings Lasting Benefits to Local Children The advantages to reading to children from ages birth through five years is substantial. This is why the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida (ELC) continues to expand its...

[PRESS RELEASE] ELC Seeks Volunteer Readers for Reading Pals Program

by ChuckS | Aug 12, 2015 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

  ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., August 13, 2015- The Early Learning Coalition of North Florida (ELC) and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) are seeking new volunteer reading pals to continue growth for their Reading Pals program. Volunteer Reading Pals are matched up...

NEWS RELEASE: Clifford the Big Red Dog Brings Christmas to 600 Local Children

by ChuckS | Dec 8, 2011 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

  Clifford the Big Red Dog and volunteer Murrell Weissinger delivered books to 20 children at Little Tots Child Care Center in St. Augustine, Dec. 6, 2011. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PUTNAM AND ST. JOHNS COUNTIES, Fla., Dec. 8, 2011 – More than 600 local 3-year-olds...

The Early Learning Coalition Recognizes an Outstanding Volunteer

by ChuckS | May 25, 2011 | Press Release, Volunteers

Sara Tavender, co-chair of both the Program and Education committees and a volunteer reading pal recently received special recognition at the annual Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) luncheon held on May 2. More than 300 volunteers were in attendance for the...