by Amy Lyn | Jan 21, 2025 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Featured, Press Release, Providers, VPK
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla., January 20, 2025 – Celebrating excellence in early education, the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida (ELC) is proud to announce its 2024 Teacher of the Year winners. Honored for their creativity, dedication and passion for teaching...
by Tricia | Jan 2, 2025 | Early Literacy, Featured
What new books can you find on the library bookshelves this January? Here are a few to look for. Ages 0-3 Banana Bop, by the beloved board book author Sandra Boynton, is “a book of few words—and most of them are “banana.” But we challenge you to find a better...
by Tricia | Dec 10, 2024 | Early Learning, Featured
VPK is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond. Children must reside in Florida and be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll. Parents whose children are born between February 2 and September 1 of...
by Tricia | Dec 10, 2024 | Families & Parenting, Featured
Family traditions provide a sense of identity and bond within a family, creating a shared history that is passed down through generations. During the holiday season, share your experiences and memories with your children or create new family traditions. Traditions may...
by Tricia | Dec 9, 2024 | Families & Parenting, Featured
Toys break, and kids’ interest in them changes, but the gift of college is life-changing. Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans is encouraging families to explore the benefits of 529 Plans, including affordability, flexibility and tax advantages. As a parent, your...
by Tricia | Dec 9, 2024 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Featured
During this holiday season, parents, grandparents and caregivers are looking for the perfect toys for gifts. Buying safe and age-appropriate toys is important for children’s physical and intellectual growth and helps avoid injuries. The right toys can help children...