Spring is a time of rebirth, renewal, and warm-weather activities. Baby animals are born, flowers bloom, and families around the world welcome spring with their own traditions. Through food, festivals, and various activities, the spring celebrations are endless. Here’s a list of how 12 different countries welcome spring.
The best way to keep kids safe from poisonings, is by storing potentially harmful household items safely, and knowing emergency protocol. Knowing who to call when a poisoning occurs can be lifesaving. This video series features parents and healthcare professionals from across Canada, telling the real-life stories of poisoning incidents. Hear from parents who called the poison centre for help as well as the healthcare professionals who work in Canada’s poison centres about the cases they manage and their tips for preventing poisoning.
What do you do when a child in your program becomes obsessed with dinosaurs? You follow them! Nancy Tovell, from Bookmates, is a master at turning a simple interest into a deep, literacy-rich learning experience. In this recorded session, you'll explores stories, rhymes, songs and hands-on activities that can be easily adapted. This session is packed with practical ideas you don't want to miss!
In this engaging 30-minute video, Karen Nemeth talks about the role a sense of belonging plays in early learning for Multi Language Learners (MLLs). Listen in as she explains how belonging is key to "the science, language and heart of how children learn."
Languages are the most powerful instrument in preserving and developing heritage. Every February, International Mother Language Day helps to increase awareness and mobilize partners and resources that support language diversity and multilingualism across the globe. How will you celebrate the linguistic diversity of your CNC program this year?
CNC is the heart of family settlement, and it’s exciting to see a study that highlights the incredible work you do. Based on insights from 38 organizations, this research identifies the system-level factors and operational strengths that make CNC programs successful. The findings emphasize that CNC is about more than just childcare; it’s a vital support for the whole family, enabling parents to access the language training and services they need to thrive. Read the full study to see their recommendations for increased access and professionalization across the sector.
Properly installed child car seats are crucial for children's safety in a vehicle, yet choosing and installing a car seat can be confusing! To assist the newcomer parents in your program, you can help by sharing these Health Canada resources and visuals.
This documentary examines the differences in Eastern and Western reasoning and learning, that will give you a better understanding of how the cultures differ from East to West. Part 1 includes discussion on how children learn and offers parenting examples.
At its core, CNC is responsive and inclusive, and should be delivered with the utmost respect and appreciation for culture and diversity.
We worked with professor and early childhood, culture, and diversity expert, Barbara Kaiser, to develop this new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) CNC Learning Moments series. These quick videos are designed to fit your schedule, introduce core EDI concepts, and spark meaningful reflections for your CNC team.
The first three videos are now available:
If you’re looking to dive deeper into any of these topics, below each video, you’ll also find a list of resource links to extend your learning and further support your CNC team.
