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10 Questions To Ask When Hiring Early Childhood Educators

Finding and keeping quality CNC staff can be tough! Hiring and managing a team is one of the most challenging parts of running a CNC program. The interview is an opportunity to set the stage for a good working relationship and really get to know the candidates. Here are 10 questions you should ask when hiring early childhood educators for your CNC program.

Resilience Building Strategies for Everyone!

Devereux Centre for Resilient Children has created these simple infographics with some of their favourite resilience-building strategies for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and adults. They're full of important reminders, easy to print and post for everyone to see!

Fizzing Fine Motor Trays

Setting up opportunities for open ended sensory and fine motor play doesn’t need to be difficult or overly complicated. Here's a new idea that combines sensory and fine motor fun!

Free diversity posters to download and print

Here are some beautiful posters that celebrate diversity to help you get your program ready for the fall!

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Looking for Activities to Beat the Heat?

When it's hot outside try these cool activities to beat the heat!

Supporting Special Needs in Your Program

Envisioning a preschool environment that meets the needs of all students seems like a challenge, but it’s actually simpler than you may think. Find out more about how to create a program where every child thrives with good communication, a team effort, and some educational tools.

A Guide to Toxic Stress in Childhood

Chances are, you’ve heard or read something about toxic stress—maybe from the media, from a physician or other medical professional, or from a family member, friend, or neighbor. You may feel overwhelmed by all of the toxic stress information out there. And, unfortunately, it’s very easy to find misleading or incorrect information. The Center on the Developing Child created this Guide to Toxic Stress to clear up the confusion and help you learn the facts about toxic stress step by step.

Healthy Baby, Healthy Brain: Videos to share with parents

Parents and caregivers play an important role in the healthy development of a baby's brain. This website is full of helpful videos to share with parents to help them understand how they can support their baby's healthy development.

Building Key Relationships in Early Education is Fundamental to Quality Practices

In every relationship, especially in early education settings, the adults must work hard to recognize the uniqueness and cultural context of each individual. This powerful webinar offers insights and strategies to help early childhood educators build and enrich their relationships with the children, parents, and other staff members in their organizations.