Grant Early Childhood Network

10/10/2026

💜🧡 Building Bright Futures Together: A Family Summit! 💡✨

What an incredible day of learning, laughter, connection, and FUN! 💛

Today, families, educators, and community partners came together to celebrate the power of early childhood learning and the BIG impact of little everyday moments! From hands-on activities to meaningful conversations, we loved seeing families discover new ways to TALK • PLAY • READ • EXPLORE • GROW! 📚🧩

A HUGE thank you to our special guests and amazing session speakers for sharing your time, knowledge, and passion with our families! Your contributions helped make today such a meaningful and memorable experience. 👏💜

10/10/2026

Come see us today! We have a wonderful morning planned… Family Toolkits, Door Prizes!! At the Now Center in Dry Prong, La. 9:00-11:30 AM. 💡

10/10/2026

Come see us today! We have a wonderful morning planned… Family Toolkits, Door Prizes!!

We’re excited to welcome an incredible group of speakers and facilitators to Building Bright Futures Together: A Family Summit!

Join us for a morning filled with practical ideas, meaningful conversations, and helpful resources designed to support families as they encourage learning and development at home. 💜💛

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 9:00–11:30 AM
📍 NOW Centers | 21237 Hwy 167, Dry Prong, LA

✨ Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome!
No registration? No problem — come join us!

Planning to attend? Click the link in the comments to pre-register.

We can’t wait to learn, connect, and build bright futures together! 💡

10/07/2026

We’re excited to welcome an incredible group of speakers and facilitators to Building Bright Futures Together: A Family Summit!

Join us for a morning filled with practical ideas, meaningful conversations, and helpful resources designed to support families as they encourage learning and development at home. 💜💛

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 9:00–11:30 AM
📍 NOW Centers | 21237 Hwy 167, Dry Prong, LA

✨ Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome!
No registration? No problem — come join us!

Planning to attend? Click the link in the comments to pre-register.

We can’t wait to learn, connect, and build bright futures together! 💡

10/05/2026

Help Us Shape the Building Bright Futures Family Summit! 💡✨

We’re gearing up for Building Bright Futures Together: A Family Summit on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the NOW Centers in Dry Prong!

To make this event as helpful and engaging as possible for local families, we need your input! Please take this quick 4-question survey. Your feedback will directly guide our activities, discussions, and resources for the summit.

👉 Take the Survey by scanning this QR code! Or click the link in the comments!

10/03/2026

Meet our speakers! 💡💜

We’re excited to welcome an incredible group of speakers and facilitators to Building Bright Futures Together: A Family Summit!

🎤 Sydney Bordelon, OT — Keynote Speaker & Session Facilitator, Pediatric Therapy To Geaux
💜 Jamila Farris — Session Facilitator, Early Childhood Program Coordinator – Read To Soar
💡 Laurie Draper, SLP — Session Facilitator, Elevation Therapy

Join us for a morning filled with practical ideas, meaningful conversations, and resources to help families support learning and development at home. Elevation Therapy

REGISTER TODAY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCG8H6_rLdjbfaNSp3V7l8sLzA0fchAkr_HBsDnerNUy9mhw/viewform

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 9:00–11:30 AM
We can’t wait to learn together! 💜💛

10/02/2026

Register Today! The first 75 families to register AND attend will receive a Family Toolkit filled with quality hands on materials and books. Don’t miss out!

10/01/2026

Join us for Building Bright Futures Together: A Family Summit! 💡💜 A morning of learning, connection, and fun for families with little ones.

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 9:00–11:30 AM
📍 NOW Centers in Dry Prong
💜 Childcare provided for ages birth–5

BONUS: The first 75 families to register and attend will receive a Family Learning Toolbox filled with activities and resources to enjoy at home!
REGISTER HERE:

09/30/2026

We love these parenting reading tips from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library 😊

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

09/23/2026

Reading together doesn’t only happen at bedtime. 📖

Show your child that words are everywhere!

Point out letters and words on:

🛑 Road signs

🥣 Cereal boxes

🛒 Grocery store labels

🍽️ Menus

📬 Mail

👕 Clothing

Ask, “Do you see the letter your name starts with?”

Noticing print in everyday life helps children understand that letters and words have meaning—and lays an important foundation for early literacy.