Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland, Inc.

⭐Registro de Autobús para el Año Escolar 24-25: El Departamento de Transporte ha abierto oficialmente el registro para asignar un autobús a su estudiante. Todos los estudiantes que necesiten transporte del distrito, por favor completar el formulario.
https://bit.ly/SpanishDeSotoBusRegistration

⭐Bus Registration 24-25 School Year- Transportation has officially opened registration to assign your student a bus. All students in need of district transportation, please fill out the form.
24-25 Bus Registration: https://bit.ly/DeSotoBusRegistration

⭐OPEN HOUSE 2024 - we look forward to seeing you throughout the district at open house night!

⭐CASA ABIERTA 2024 - ¡Esperamos verlos en toda la distrital en la noche de casa abierta!

⭐Kindergarten and New Student Enrollment⭐

We are excited to kickoff the 24-25 school year with some familiar faces as well as some new ones!

Use the link to get started.
https://bit.ly/3XSNZAX

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿! ✏️ 🎒

The Florida Department of Health in DeSoto and the School District of DeSoto County are teaming up again this year to coordinate a school supply giveaway for DeSoto students 🙌.

The Back-to-School Drive-thru will be on Saturday, July 20, starting at 8am and will continue while supplies last!

We are , all for kids.

⭐ 5 ways to build strong language skills from birth: https://bit.ly/3VMzw75

Join this event and have fun!

Check the availability of in your area and register your child today! Free to children ages 0-5 through funding shared by Dolly Parton and our incredible local community partners.
https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/

Dose of Inspiration

Babies on the Homefront is an app designed to make deployments and times apart a little easier and less stressful for everyone in the family. Stay connected, share joys, and lighten the load of distance. Designed for military and veteran families, it provides fun activities, self-care tips, parenting resources, and more - all in English and Spanish.

Download it today: https://bit.ly/4czuJNb

Why do toddlers bite? Why do toddlers bite? That's a good question. Here’s what you can do to support your child and help change their behavior.

5 Steps for Brain-Building Serve and Return - Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University Child-adult relationships that are responsive and attentive—with lots of back and forth interactions—build a strong foundation in a child’s brain for all future learning and development. This is called “serve and return,” and it takes two to play! Follow these 5 steps to practice serve and...

It's Think About It Thursday!
Do you incorporate these inclusion practices in your classroom?

Make believe can be a lot more than a fun activity. It can also help your child’s social and emotional development! The games you play can really help them grow!

🌟Find developmental activities you can do at home for kids 2 months through 8 years. https://helpmegrowfl.org/developmental-activities/

Frightening events or situations can harm a child’s brain development and have long-lasting effects on their mental and physical well-being. 🧠

Get tips for supporting children who’ve had traumatic experiences: https://buff.ly/451NUfP

Small amounts of water pose big risks. Make sure to empty all containers like bathtubs, pails, and kiddie pools when they're not in use. A few inches can be all it takes for tragedy.

Summer is here!

It's Think About It Thursday!
How do you make authentic connections with children?

Here's a little secret you may not have known...

☀️ Summer is not a break from learning.

☀️ Summer is where some of the deepest learning occurs.

☀️ So get those kids outside and they'll take it from there.

Buzzwords Explained: Trauma-Informed Care Responsive care gives kids security. Whether in classroom or clinical settings, learn more about what trauma-informed care looks like.

It's Noteworthy Wednesday!
Introducing your children to mindfulness is one of the most effective ways to ensure their success both inside and outside of the classroom. Ms. Shay at Love and Glory Learning Center takes a "mindful minute" each day to model breathing with her class.

Want to make storytime more engaging? Check out these tips for reading aloud to your child!

Happy !

Learn more about the important role play plays in learning for young children: https://bit.ly/3VEalEQ

And don't forget, it's ok for grown-ups to play, too.

Who am I? Developing a Sense of Self and Belonging Who am I? This fundamental aspect of being human begins construction in infancy. Read more about developing a sense of self and belonging.