COVID-19 Resources for CNC Staff and Parents
With the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone across the globe is in the process of figuring out how to adapt in order to curb the spread of this virus. Here's a compilation of resources to help child care centers, teachers and families make the most of these uncertain times.
10 Important Professional Development Topics for ECEs
Wondering which topics you can study that will help you engage in developmentally appropriate ways to nurture and nourish this generation of young children? Here's a list of
10 professional development topics that ECE teachers are studying today - that they might not have explored 10 years ago!
Now available in Simplified Chinese: 10 Tips for Encouraging Language
In response to program requests, the
10 Tips for Encouraging Language tipsheet has been translated into Simplified Chinese for you to share with parents.
Everyday Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) helps kids with decision-making, building friendships, feeling empathy, and understanding their own emotions. Having these skills in place sets up kids for better outcomes as lifelong learners.
Here are a few examples of everyday SEL that you can incorporate into your program.
Food Allergy Canada: What’s New?
Check out the latest mythbuster, what’s new in food allergy research, and update your
anaphylaxis training this month with
Food Allergy Canada.
Infographic – The Preschool Personality
Preschoolers know much better than they behave, and their good intentions can be short lived. The secret to caring for preschoolers is understanding. This
infographic explains some of the characteristics of preschoolers that often frustrate or baffle adults - and how they are actually an important part of their developmental design!
10 Ways to Increase Positive Behaviour
There isn't just one simple tool or technique that works for every child, so it's always a good idea to have a few new strategies and tricks up your sleeve! Here's a helpful list of
10 ways to increase positive behavior in your CNC program.
Why is observation so important?
Most CNC staff understand the role of observation in early childhood education. But do they understand why it’s important? And more importantly, do they have the best systems and techniques in place to accurately assess toddler development? Early childhood education is not about teaching; it’s about exploration and learning, and observations play an important role in meeting the developmental needs of the newcomer children in your program.This important article and free ebook explain
why observation is important, what it impacts, and how you can make it easier.
International Mother Language Day: February 21
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?
Dressing for the cold
The outdoors in winter is most enjoyed most when dressed properly. Remember: there is no bad weather, just bad clothing. In winter, the best idea is to stay warm and dry. Being too hot makes you sweat, creating moisture. When it is cold outside, being damp is uncomfortable and can be a danger as you will lose body heat more quickly. Here are a few things to think about and
share with parents to keep everyone safe in the cold weather.
