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All ELCNWF offices are closed in observance of Veteran’s Day

Brooke Powell

May 13, 2026

Power Up for Kindergarten: Supporting a Smooth Transition to School

Early learning doesn’t require worksheets or pressure. This post explores simple, everyday ways families can support learning at home—through reading, play, conversation,…
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May 6, 2026

Power Up for Kindergarten: Building Independence and Daily Routines

Building independence helps children feel confident and ready for kindergarten. This post shares simple ways families can support self‑help skills and daily…
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April 29, 2026

Power Up for Kindergarten: Building Social and Emotional Skills for School Success

Social and emotional skills help children feel confident, build friendships, and manage challenges in kindergarten. This post shares simple, everyday ways families…
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April 22, 2026

Power Up for Kindergarten: What Does Kindergarten Readiness Really Mean? 

Kindergarten readiness is about more than letters and numbers. In this post, we explore what it really means to be ready for…
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March 26, 2026

It’s Time to Power Up for Kindergarten!

Kindergarten is a big milestone—for children and for families. As your child gets ready to take this exciting next step, it’s normal…
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November 24, 2025

Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida Partners with Save the Children to Provide Diapers and Wipes to Families in Need 

Contact: Tami Valdez, Community Impact Director Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida (850) 747-5400 x134   [email protected] www.elcnwf.org  Marianna, FL – November 24, 2025 – The Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida…
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October 31, 2025

Celebrating Family Engagement Month with ELCNWF

November is Family Engagement Month, a time to celebrate the vital role families play in the growth and development of young children.…
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October 30, 2025

Spooky Sensory Play & At-Home Halloween Fun!  

Fall is in full swing, and Halloween is just around the corner! We’re celebrating with some spooky (but not too scary!) sensory…
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October 15, 2025

A Heart for Helping: Angela Glass Reflects on Two Decades with the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida

For more than twenty years, Angela Glass has been a familiar and friendly face at the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida…
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October 2, 2025

Don’t Turn Over Their Duck

How One Moment Shaped a Lifetime of Compassionate Teaching As a young military child attending school in the Philippines, Jeanne Hitchcock had…
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