by Tricia | May 1, 2024 | Early Learning, VPK
Florida’s school-year Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program is coming to an end and now is the time to prepare this year’s VPK “graduates” and their families for the transition to kindergarten. VPK is not a requirement to enter kindergarten, but data show...
by Amy Lyn | Mar 28, 2024 | Providers, Early Learning, Families & Parenting, VPK
Watch this impactful video about the first five years of a child’s birth. To learn more, visit Why Early Education Matters.
by Tricia | Feb 8, 2024 | Early Learning
From this month’s Parents’ Pages: “Black History Month is celebrated in February in honor of the achievements and contributions of African Americans. One idea for an at-home learning activity that parents can do to celebrate with their children is to...
by Amy Lyn | Dec 28, 2023 | Early Learning, Events, Providers
Every year, the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida hosts a teacher conference to provide support to providers in the area. When: February 3, 2024. 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Where: Thrasher Horne Conference Center What: Keynote Speakers...
by Amy Lyn | Oct 19, 2023 | Early Learning, Events, Families & Parenting, Providers, Volunteers, VPK
Early Learning Coalition of North Florida recently spent October 10th & 17th at Amazing Grace Family Farms in Green Cove Springs. Amazing Grace provides a beautiful farm with corn maze, games, jump pads, corn cribs & so much more for local families to enjoy!...
by Amy Lyn | Oct 19, 2023 | Early Literacy, Early Learning, Events, Volunteers, VPK
ELC volunteer Sandy Dunnavant and her team of Woman’s Club members from Green Cove Springs were at the ECS Head Start and Preschool in Green Cove Springs. Sandy and her ladies will be visiting a different school each month this year with their Mother Goose Program...