{"id":4132,"date":"2025-11-07T11:22:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T16:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elcbigbend.org\/?p=4132"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:41:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:41:21","slug":"magicalminds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elcbigbend.org\/es\/magicalminds\/","title":{"rendered":"Magical Minds: ELC&#8217;s Early Learning Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4132_e9f762-ac .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4132_e9f762-ac\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"774\" src=\"http:\/\/elcbigbend.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Magical-Minds-Conference-2026-Logo-Facebook-Cover-e1762532261539.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elcbigbend.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Magical-Minds-Conference-2026-Logo-Facebook-Cover-e1762532261539.png 1920w, https:\/\/elcbigbend.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Magical-Minds-Conference-2026-Logo-Facebook-Cover-e1762532261539-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/elcbigbend.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Magical-Minds-Conference-2026-Logo-Facebook-Cover-e1762532261539-1024x413.png 1024w, https:\/\/elcbigbend.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Magical-Minds-Conference-2026-Logo-Facebook-Cover-e1762532261539-768x310.png 768w, https:\/\/elcbigbend.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Magical-Minds-Conference-2026-Logo-Facebook-Cover-e1762532261539-1536x619.png 1536w, https:\/\/elcbigbend.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Magical-Minds-Conference-2026-Logo-Facebook-Cover-e1762532261539-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/ev\/reg\/yaee97w\"><strong>Register Here<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/253176584209160\"><strong>Partner Application<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unlocking the Power of Imaginative Play<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend invites you to join us for <strong>Magical Minds<\/strong>, an all-day professional development conference designed exclusively for early learning educators. This dynamic, imagination-centered event will immerse you in the art of dramatic play, puppetry, music, and storytelling, offering tools and strategies to help children explore, express, and understand the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Attend?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Engaging Sessions<\/strong> Learn from experts who will share powerful insights and hands-on approaches to bringing learning to life through imaginative experiences and dramatic expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practical Takeaways<\/strong> Walk away with ready-to-use ideas that encourage creativity, build confidence, and support meaningful, developmentally appropriate play in your classroom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Networking Opportunities<\/strong> Connect with fellow educators, exchange ideas, and collaborate with professionals dedicated to shaping the future of early learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Growth<\/strong> Earn valuable continuing education credits while strengthening your skills, expanding your toolkit, and reigniting your passion for teaching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we will <strong>engage, educate, and elevate<\/strong> early learning educators and the profession itself. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to invest in your growth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/elcbigbend.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-Provider-Conference-Program-3.pdf\"><strong>View Our Agenda<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New! 2026 Provider Awards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>ELC of the Big Bend is excited to announce our inaugural&nbsp;<strong>Provider Awards,&nbsp;<\/strong>held&nbsp;during the 2026 Early Learning Conference. Submissions for nominees has now closed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, April 11, 2026 8:00AM &#8211; 4:30PM<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> 555 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32306<br><strong>Conference<\/strong> <strong>Meal Ticket:<\/strong> $55\/each (includes breakfast and lunch)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Need a meal-free option? 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