Brooke Powell
September 19, 2025
Celebrating 20 Years with ELCNWF and 39 Years in Early Childhood Education: Donna’s Story
By Jessie Buchanan, Help Me Grow Specialist As the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida (ELCNWF) celebrates our 20th anniversary, we want…
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July 31, 2025
Back-to-School Fuel: Healthy Lunch Ideas
As students head back to school, one of the most important things parents can do is pack a lunch that fuels both…
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July 21, 2025
Celebrate National Picnic Month—Indoors!
July is National Picnic Month, and here at the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, we love any opportunity to create joyful,…
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June 30, 2025
Sparklers & Stars: 4th of July Learning Fun for Little Patriots
ELCee knows the 4th of July is more than just fireworks, hot dogs, and staying up past bedtime. It’s a joyful opportunity…
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June 25, 2025
Encouraging Curiosity: Nurturing Young Learners Through Summer Exploration
As the days grow longer and the pace of life slows down, summer offers a golden opportunity to nurture one of the…
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June 20, 2025
After Father’s Day: Making the Most of Your Gifts & Moments with Your Little Ones
Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the love, laughter, and life lessons that dads and father figures bring into their children’s…
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June 10, 2025
The Importance of Florida VPK/La Importancia del VPK en Florida
The Importance of Florida VPK: Giving Children a Strong Start Early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong learning, and Florida’s Voluntary…
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May 28, 2025
Summer Learning Ideas for Young Children
1. Read Every DaySet aside a special reading time each day. Libraries often offer free story times and summer reading programs —…
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