May 1, 2020
Dear Teachers,

We, at the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, understand the gravity of this ever evolving situation and applaud your efforts to remain dedicated to the children and families you serve. Together, we will work our way through these uncertain times. As you continue to face this pandemic, please remember - you are not alone. We are here to support you in any and every way we can.

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
Take this time to utilize the free educational materials and tips on indoor activities links below and have FUN!
Khan Academy is an acclaimed e-learning platform offering tutorials, assistance, and resources to children and families around the globe.
No matter how many children's shows are on Netflix, it seems like there will never be enough to keep your kids busy during the  COVID-19 quarantine. Thankfully, as this period of self-isolation goes on, more and more resources to entertain and educate children are becoming available — including a few ways to teach youngsters about the environment.
If you’re looking for an alternative to endless Disney movies and video games, educational apps can be an effective use of your child’s screen time. These 29 apps are organized by age (preschool, early elementary, and older kids) to help you find the right apps for your children.
Vroom Tips help you do more with your shared moments. Add learning to mealtime, bathtime, bedtime, or anytime with 1,000+ fun, free activities.
Even while apart the children you care for remain in your heart.

We, at the Coalition, know many child care programs have closed due to COVID-19 and many teachers desire the opportunity to teach . If you would like to be the featured teacher on the Coalition's new Virtual Circle Time web series please submit a request to the Redline .
Please join us for the third of four webinars from the COVID-19 Through the Eyes of a Child mental health series on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 12:30 pm CST. This will be a live webinar with Mental Health Professional, Denise Folsom. This week's topic of discussion will be “Perplexing Preschoolers: Age Appropriate Response to Crisis & How Caregivers Can Help”. Please take a moment to register for this webinar by clicking HERE .
Additionally, we will be sending out registration invitations for the one remaining live mental health webinar in the coming days. To review the first webinar click HERE. For future webinar reminders and other resources be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter.
Pre-K Pages
Fairy Tales & Classroom Themes
Click the video above and watch your child enjoy a modern rendition of the stories we grew up hearing and reading. Don't worry, the big bad wolf runs away in this kid-friendly version of the tale!
Do you teach with themes? If so, you’re a click away from a GREAT day! Each of the theme pages at Pre-K Pages includes book recommendations, math & literacy activities, free printables & so much more. Click the Themes image above to start exploring all the great resources waiting for you!
Florida Department of Health
Tips and Infographics
Resources
Transforming Behaviors
Understanding the difference between encouragement and praise and how and when to practice either is crucial to transforming the behavior of your students.
As awesome as you and your students are, we all have bad days and exhibit challenging behaviors at times. Use the image above and link below to help you transform your students' behavior.
Stronger Together & Better Than Ever
We, at the Coalition, know the teachers in our service area will come back from COVID-19, better than ever and stronger together . When you're ready to start rocking and rolling— remember it takes two! The role of co-regulation in building self-regulation skills is explained by clicking the blue button below.
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