Are you thinking about how to meaningfully include ALL children in the routines and activities in your program? This webinar can help you determine which supports might be the most useful, identify modifications, and create plans to promote participation, engagement, and access for children who need additional support.
Did you know that trauma-informed practices can benefit all children? In this newsletter, ChildCare Education Institute looks at traumatic events, adverse childhood events, and the impact these experiences have on young children. They also explore how to recognize the signs of trauma and traumatic stress in the children we care for, how to help children who have experienced trauma, and how we can help meet the needs of the families and children we serve.
What is cultural responsiveness? Rather than just focusing on the celebration of differences and the harmonious co-existence of diverse groups, culturally responsive interactions and programming in early childhood education involve caregivers' deep engagement with diverse cultures and worldviews in order to transform practice.
The Immigration Initiative at Harvard is an online space for scholars, students, policy makers, community leaders, and practitioners, with the goal of translating evidence-based research into promising practices. Be sure to check out their series of resources for educators.
Looking to strengthen transition practices to ensure new children and their families feel a strong sense of belonging in your program this year? This webinar provides essential tips and strategies to foster confidence and belonging for both children and families. In it, you will learn about effective communication, relationship building, how to nurture emotional well-being and belonging throughout transitions, and how you can tailor your approach for individual children.
CYRRC research suggests that art and music are integral in helping newcomer and refugee youth reclaim their stories and share their lived experiences. This study by York University and COSTI Immigrant Services explored the role music played in culture, integration, wellbeing, and creative expression for newcomer and refugee youth by involving youth in the co-composition and professional recording of original songs.
There can be no recipe or script for culturally responsive teaching because every group of families and children has differing backgrounds and unique needs, capabilities, and interests. Early childhood educators need to know about this diversity in order to adapt their practice to suit the cultural practices, beliefs, and values of the child and their family, and to support all children to participate fully while maintaining their cultural identities. This guide offers some general, research-based principles and suggestions to empower ECEs, in concert with families, to discover different ways of dealing with issues of diversity.
These Health Canada resources will help you avoid dangerous second-hand items.
Here are some important reminders for keeping children safe during the hot summer months, while promoting the healthy benefits of outdoor play!
