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Spreading the Gift of Reading

by elcnfl | Apr 3, 2017 | activities, books, early learning, Media Release, preschool, Press Release, Volunteer

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.

by elcnfl | Mar 21, 2017 | early learning, events

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

by elcnfl | Mar 13, 2017 | early learning, events

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

by elcnfl | Mar 13, 2017 | books, early learning, events, Media Release, preschool, Press Release, reading

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

by elcnfl | Feb 6, 2017 | early learning

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

by elcnfl | Dec 13, 2016 | books, early learning, Media Release, Press Release, Reading Pal, Volunteer

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...