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CNC Guide April 2013
2012 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS: Ontario Professional Development Conference for LINC Childminders
At the 2012 Conference, we asked attendees to get comfortable with change and embrace it as a sign of good things to come.
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Introducing CNC…
As we begin the transition into CNC, we want to make sure that you are kept well informed and up-to-date as well.
Here you will find a copy of the CNC Orientation that was delivered at the conference with speaker notes included to help you get a better understanding of all that was discussed.
We look forward to working with you to ensure the successful implementation of CNC and, as always, are ready to support you and your organization. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your CMAS consultant.
CNC Program Planning Sheet
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Creating a Welcoming Program for Newcomer Children
After the trauma of fleeing their home country, refugee families need safe and stable environments. To create this kind of “safe haven”, programs can develop a space where children can hear English but are not pushed to use it, and where they can observe activities and are encouraged to join in but are not required to.
Learn about the many other things you can do to reduce stress and help ease this difficult transition for families.
Making Room for Diversity in Your Program: Q&A with Valerie Rhomberg
When you walk into a program that cares for newcomer children, it is common to see multiple cultures and languages represented in the physical child care environment, as well as through the people in it: the staff, the children and their families. Multiculturalism is supported and embraced in countless ways.
But what about diversity? Isn’t it just another word for multiculturalism?
Not necessarily, according to Valerie Rhomberg, Manager of Academic Programs at Mothercraft College and co-author of "The Affective Curriculum: Teaching the Anti-bias Approach to Young Children".
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Multilingual Tipsheets
The Illinois Early Learning Project website is a source of information on early care and education for parents, caregivers, and teachers of young children. Here you will find 171 tipsheets that are available in different languages.
Celebrating “Care for Newcomer Children” (CNC)
Join us at this year’s conference featuring dynamic guest speakers and interactive workshops. Gain insights and practical ideas for you and your program! With a focus on managing change, multicultural activity ideas and CNC orientation, this year’s conference will provide resources and information to share with administrators and colleagues.
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Spread the word… Culture Days Across Canada
On September 28th, 29th and 30th, communities across Canada will put local arts and culture on display… and everyone is invited to take part! The third annual Culture Days is a coast-to-coast movement that features thousands of free, hands-on, interactive activities with artists, historians, architects and other creative forces.
Culture days are a great opportunity for families to celebrate culture and creativity in the community. Visit
www.culturedays.ca to find out what events are happening near you and spread the word!
Make, Experiment, and Explore With Kids
Creative Experiments for Kids: Tinkerlab is an award-winning site that shares kid-friendly projects and ideas that exist at the intersection of art and science.
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