March 27, 2020
Dear Teachers,

We, at the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, applaud your dedication to the children and families you serve. Together, we will make it through this. You remain on the front lines of this pandemic to provide all available services to the families you serve with the support they need. You love your community, and we have noticed. We, at the Coalition, are here to support you and your needs, during this extraordinary time.

For more information on COVID-19 and how the State of Florida is combating this virus, visit the Florida Department of Health website. 
Free & Fun Resources
Sometimes we spend more time at work than home. Take this time to utilize the free educational materials and tips on indoor activities links below and have FUN!
Living with the belief that any room is a classroom, BrainPOP is here to help you and your curious learners stay informed and on-track with free access during school closures.
Vroom provides science-based tips and tools to inspire families to turn shared, everyday moments into Brain Building Moments®.
By supporting the caring adults who touch the lives of infants and toddlers, Zero to Three hopes to maximize the long-term impact in ensuring all infants and toddlers have a bright future.
With both a parent and caregiver section, Sesame Street in Communities is here to support you in your efforts.
Provides quality information and trusted resources to parents and caregivers of children prenatal to age eight.
Mental Health Check
Living Through History is Intense
This article is not about necessary health precautions or containment, it's also not about curriculum or technology based learning. This article is about YOU and your MENTAL HEALTH during the COVID-19 outbreak.

We, at the Coalition, love and applaud teachers in the early learning industry of Northwest Florida, but even on the best days you still need to check on your mental health. Now, in a time when stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and primal fear are evident in the lives of you, and the children you care for, it is crucial to remember that you cannot effectively care for others if you are taking care of yourself first. Please click the blue button below and treat yourself.
Are you unsure of how or when to introduce your students to COVID-19? When so much is uncertain, know you are not alone. Dealing with a pandemic, especially one so close to home, is, at best, stressful and confusing. Fortunately for us, various early learning corporations have released tips on how to break the ice on topics such as illness outbreak. Click the blue button below and review PBS's 10 tips on talking about COVID-19 with children.
Finding The Right FIT For Your Class
Fun indoor activities for kids ages 2-8, making it ideal for active toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and up! With the addition of movement songs and kids exercise activities this is perfect for home.

Click the blue button below and watch your child train for the Olympics by swimming, surfing and stretching like a gymnast - all while indoors! Robotots isn't just fun, its also educational, while dancing around your children are le arning coordination, balance and building their confidence.
Maintaining healthy children and parents is the Coalitions highest priority! With assistance from Ron Shuali, a well known public speaker and martial arts master, keeping the children of Northwest Florida active and entertained will be easier than ever. Yogarate has been taught in over 50 schools and NOW online. Click the blue button below to learn the arts and master your zen with your child.
Florida Department of Health
Tips and Infographics
 Resources for Crisis Management & Learning Through Play!
From disaster preparedness to DIY crafts and sensory bins to STEM, Kaplan Early Learning Company is here to ensure you have all the resources you need to, not only do your job but, do it better than ever before! Click the blue button below and review more than 60 resourceful links designed for teachers and parents.
Stronger Together & Better Than Ever
We, at the Coalition, know the teachers in our service area will come back from COVID-19 stronger together - and better than ever. To help you rock the rest of this school year, we would like to introduce you to the Technical Assistance and Training System (TATS) where you can rock your classroom and your plan! Click the blue button below and review the various checklists, editable lesson plans, and sooo much more!
We exist to grow healthy children, parents, and the relationship between them.
Sponsored by the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida and the State of Florida, Office of Early Learning