Spotlight Series Exclusively for FLAEYC Members |
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Introducing FLAEYC Member: Renée LaBossiere |
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Renée LaBossiere has been in the Early Childhood Education field for more than 22 years. She currently serves as an Early Childhood Educator/Facilitator at the Academy of Learning in Pinellas County and is Wonder-led certified through Fairy Dust Teaching.
Renée joined FLAEYC to make connections and network with others in this field. She also joined to collaborate and advocate for children and their right to play. Renée believes one of the most pressing issues facing the ECE field today is pushing academics on young learners when they're not ready. "Children should be enjoying their childhood and learning the best way they know how and that is through play."
Renée's favorite part of being in this profession is being "in the moment" either observing children at play or entering their world and playing with them. She loves "watching them learn and grow, watching the pure joy, when their eyes light up when they learn something new and discover new things." Her favorite book is the Spiritual Alphabet Book, that she believes covers many aspects of a child's learning, not just letters, but also about friends, hope, Mother Earth, and much more! After receiving this book when she first entered the ECE field, Renée looks to the book for inspiration and affirmations.
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Featured Article: Building Blocks of Preschool Literacy |
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The Week of the Young Child and Building Blocks of...
While preparing for the Week of the Young Child, a group of teachers at Forty Carrots Family Center in Sarasota, Florida, were enrolled in the course "The Building Blocks of Preschool Literacy." We distributed an invitation to our preschool...
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Upcoming Events Hosted by FLAEYC & its Members |
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FLAEYC Members Meet Up | Tuesday, May 3, at 7:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
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Welcome FLAEYC Members! We look forward to any and all FLAEYC members to join us for a quarterly networking session dedicated to welcoming new and returning members to the organization and helping connect you with all your membership has to offer. We will explore exclusive benefits, as well as highlight new opportunities for professional development. Come learn what you didn't know you didn't now about your FLAEYC membership.
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Pop Up North Florida | Saturday, May 7, starting at 9:00 a.m. in Tallahassee at the Goodwill Prosperity Center
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FLAEYC is popping up in North Florida with two workshops to meet the growing demands of the early childhood education field. Come for the morning, afternoon or stay all day and save. Both sessions will include immediate implementation strategies designed for all early childhood professionals from new classroom assistants to tenured teachers, directors and more. |
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One Voice: FLAEYC Advocacy Coalition | Thursday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. ET via Zoom
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This kickoff meeting is your opportunity to get engaged in the ultimate mission of FLAEYC: advocacy. Whether you are just starting out on your advocacy journey or are a seasoned policy expert, "One Voice" is designed to engage early childhood educators, directors and advocates alike in the ultimate mission to elevate respect for the early childhood care and education profession. What do we care about? Just compensation for teachers and the availability of high-quality programs for all families! There is a role for each of us to play as we join together to amplify our One Voice for early learning. Join us to learn more about advocacy for yourself, your community and your profession. |
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PLAY Chapter Book Club| Wednesday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
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We look forward to the final Book Club meeting exploring Self Active Play. Our reading will be strengthened by comments, stories, and discussions connected to our monthly reading. The virtual gathering may include online games, active play workshops, in-depth video chats, and a possible field trip to Dr. Drew’s Reusable Resources Adventure Center in Melbourne, Florida. |
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Pop Up South Florida | Saturday, May 21, starting at 9:00 a.m. in Hallandale Beach at the Gulf Stream Early Learning Center
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FLAEYC is popping up in South Florida with two workshops to meet the growing demands of the early childhood education field. Come for the morning, afternoon or stay all day and save. Both sessions will include immediate implementation strategies designed for all early childhood professionals from new classroom assistants to tenured teachers, directors and more. |
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Pop Up Central Florida | Saturday, June 4, starting at 9:00 a.m. in Orlando at the ELC of Orange County
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FLAEYC is popping up in Central Florida with two workshops to meet the growing demands of the early childhood education field. Come for the morning, afternoon or stay all day and save. Both sessions will include immediate implementation strategies designed for all early childhood professionals from new classroom assistants to tenured teachers, directors and more. |
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Early Childhood Jobs Board |
Check out a great resource for FLAEYC members and those interested in the Early Childhood Care & Education field. This free, statewide jobs board is available for you to use. Find a job. Post a job. Let us know how FLAEYC can help support you! Learn more
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"If a child cannot learn in the way we teach, we must teach in a way the child can learn.”
-Unknown
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If you are not a FLAEYC member, you are missing out on exclusive opportunities. Learn more today!
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