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ELC 46661: Telling Stories through the Story-Making Approach to Literacy!

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Story-Making combines storytelling through, movement, songs, play and art. It’s the practice of communicating through language, movement, and images to move children forward in their literacy learning. The course is based on celebrating literacy through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning. Registration closes  September 22, 2022  Course Dates 9/22 -10/27/2022 15 hours In-Service, no fee, CEUs (fee $28.00)

ELC 23423: Brain Development through Music, Finger-Plays, and Sensory Play!

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10 hours In-Service, no fee, or 1 CEU (fee for CEU $23.00) Target Audience: Infant & Toddler Teachers Music, finger-plays, and sensory plays needs to be part of the daily curriculum for infants and toddlers.  Early introduction to music, finger-plays and sensory play does more than entertain, it serves as an important role in a child's routine

ELC 30616: Science Tinkering with Young Thinkers

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Course Dates - September 27, 2022 – October 27, 2022 10 hours In-Service, no fee, or 1 CEU (fee for CEU $23.00) Target Audience: Toddler, Pre-K & VPK Teachers Tinkering with science opens doors to explorations. As teachers of young children, you will learn more about the foundations of science for young children. You will plan

Fort Braden Community Pumpkin Patch & Fish Fry

Come join us to celebrate Fort Braden's 3rd Annual Fort Braden Community Pumpkin Patch & Fish Fry. Event Activities include: - Pumpkin Patch ($7 suggested donation) - Fish Fry: includes fish, side, and dessert ($8 suggested donation) - Crazy 8 Horse Ranch, Horse Rides - Face Painting - LTVFD Fire Truck Tours + Goodie Bags

Boo Bash

Join us for some safe Halloween fun! This festive family event will consist of a variety of activities such as Games, Trick or Treating, Costume Contest, Music, Bounce Houses, and Much More! This event is free and open to the public. Costumes are encouraged!! For more information, Text BOO BASH to 850-325-0930

Executive Committee Meeting

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Please contact governance@elcbigbend.org for access to join the meeting.

Florida Forest Festival

The 67th Annual Florida Forest Festival. World's Largest FREE fish fry, lumberjack shows and competitions, King Tree Parade, Equipment Show, Military Vehicle Show, Classic Car Show, hundreds of arts and craft vendors and more!

11th Annual Tallahassee Science Festival

With a heavy focus on S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), booths will feature activities and exhibits driven by problem-solving and creative thinking. The Tallahassee Science Festival promises to be a fun and dynamic learning experience for the entire community. This annual event is an incredible hands-on experience for children of all ages. Last year

Trunk or Treat at Good Samaritan UMC

Join us for this year's Trunk-or-Treating at Good Samaritan UMC. Whether you participate by trunk or treating or hosting a trunk, this event is a fun experience for everyone! Costumes are encouraged!

Trunk or Treat at Tiger Rock

Your family will have a great time with our annual Trunk or Treat FREE event! Kids will get to play games, show off their costumes, trick or treat and have the chance to win awesome prizes! FREE EVENT! Your entire family is welcome! Come enjoy games, candy and prizes! * This is a great time

Truck Or Treat at Harley Davidson

Come Truck or Treat with us! C.M.A. will be serving up food. Jared Walker will be signing your favorite songs. There will be games and prizes and so much fun! We will have a Costume Contest, LOTS of Candy and much more!

Halloweekend in Monticello

Join the Historic Monticello Ghost Tours for a Weekend of Spooky Events! Stories! Magic! Parades! Historic Tours! Packages available for every budget!

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Florida VPK