Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County

????????Great food and even better company at Thursday’s Friendsgiving event at the Grove in LWR hosted by the The Patterson Foundation and Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. ?We gather around the table to pass the creative cranberry sauce with our awesome community partners as we cook up something extraordinary for the 2025 #suncoastremakedays 15-day, hands-on learning Festival. ?? Cheers to the power of collaboration as, collectively, we prepare to serve up a cornucopia of FREE events for children of all ages! Save the dates: April 19 - May 3 United Way Suncoast Parenting Matters Dreamers Academy #CollaborationInAction #SuncoastRemakeDays #FestivalOfLearning #CornucopiaOfCreativity #InspireImagineInnovate #GratefulForCommunity #SaveTheDate #AbundanceOfIdeas #2GenLearning

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??? What a galactic time we had at the Sarasota Children's Museum space-themed event at Payne Park on Saturday! ?? It was a stellar day for hundreds of little astronauts, filled with smiles, laughter, literacy and hands-on, STEAM-themed activities???? We love connecting with families and sharing in the joy of discovery and creativity. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello! ?? ?? Cheers to celebrating the one year anniversary of the Museum and the debut of its new STEAM Machine—museum on wheels. We’re excited to see the museum’s growth as, together, we inspire the next generation of scientists, artists, and dreamers ?? #STEAMMachineSRQ #ReadyToRoll #RotationCelebration #STEAMLearning #MissionAccomplished #EarlyLearningRocks

Childcare is the #1 reason parents leave the workforce. Supporting it boosts productivity, recruitment, and retention. The Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County is here to connect your team with reliable, quality care and serve as your liaison for Florida’s new Childcare Business Tax Credit. Message us for details or send us an email: [email protected] #ChildcareMatters #InvestInFamilies #StrongerWorkforce #AttractAndRetain

?? Join us, North Port friends! On Tuesday, November 19th, learn how we can help you navigate the local childcare landscape and serve as your connection to the new Childcare Business Tax Credit. See you there! ?? Register for your free ticket: https://lnkd.in/eEtPEsjw

Supporting families, together ?? ?? We were honored to join Safe Children Coalition, Inc. on Monday for the agency’s outreach fair, sharing our services with case managers and fellow child welfare professionals. ?? As we all work for brighter futures of our youngest generation, the ELC is here to help everyone in our community navigate the world of childcare. ?Access to high-quality early learning is key to helping children thrive by the age of five. #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ItTakesAVillage #StartStrong #First5YearsMatterTheMost

?? Exciting News for Teachers ?? ?? We’re thrilled to launch our first-ever Quarterly Teacher Newsletter! ?? Sign up to get the latest news delivered straight to your personal inbox. Enjoy early access to incredible opportunities, resources & updates! ?? ? Here’s what news you can expect each quarter: ?? Teacher Trainings ?? ?? New Professional Development initiatives (some include classroom materials ?? and stipends ??) ?? Free 40-hour DCF Course ?? ?? FREE Pathway to Staff Credential ?? ?? Tips & Hints to Strengthen Classroom Interactions ?? ?? Direct ELC Contact to call for Developmental or Behavioral Concerns ?? ?? Be the first to know—sign up today and bring more tools, training, and support to your classroom. ?? https://lnkd.in/e9-Fv94G #TeachingTools #FirstToKnow #NeverMissOut #NewNewsletter

????? We’re brewing up magic and conjuring up a cauldron of candy for Tuesday night’s Trick or Treat on the Lake at Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy! Dare to stop by? ?? #GhoulsAndGoodies #MonstrouslyFun #CreepItReal

?? Sometimes, you just need a break ?? In the world of human services, especially after back-to-back hurricanes, it’s easy to feel drained. From getting childcare centers back open, to helping teachers return to work, and connecting families with the care they need—it’s a lot. So every once in a while, we take a moment to recharge. Cue the cupcakes and neon-colored mini plastic recorder instruments ???? #LaughterAndLevity #TunesGoneWild #KeepItLight #NoiseTherapy #JoyInTheJourney #WorkHardPlayHard #MindfulMoments #FindYourFun #MentalHealthMatters

????? Give your preschooler a BOOst this Halloween season… Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) is “spook-tacularly”FREE for all 4-year-olds in Florida! In addition to brewing up early reading, math, and language skills, children who complete VPK are: ? More prepared and confident for kindergarten ? Able to build & strengthen social skills ? More likely to demonstrate positive behaviors in the classroom No tricks here—enroll your child today and give them a “fang-tastically” strong start to school?? Contact us to get started! Spots still available for the 2024-2025 school year ?? #KinderGhoulReady #TrickOrTeach #PotionForSuccess #BooToSchool #FloridaVPK