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Remind.com has built in translation to help you communicate with parents

Remind.com is a free app that helps educators communicate with parents - and it has built in translation!

Do you know about the growing global movement in early childhood education that was announced earlier this year?

More than ever before, the earliest years of life are being recognized as the foundation of human development and economic success. Propelled by a combination of science, economics, parental demand, new champions and common sense, we are witnessing a revolution in thinking. Read more about the latest ideas, inspiring innovations and growing momentum in support of young children and families around the world in Early Childhood Matters: Advances in Early Childhood Development

A Guide for Newcomer Parents About School in Canada

The Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation has a guide that will help to address some of the questions that immigrant and refugee parents may have about the school system in Canada, and give them the opportunity to address how their parenting role may be different in Canada than it was in their home country.

Register now for Manitoba Child Care Association’s Annual Directors Conference

This year's conference, Three Columns of Leadership for Staff, Self and Boards, will take place on Sept 29-30, 2016 in Russell Manitoba. Find out more about this exciting opportunity and register now!

What’s So Special about Canada? Understanding the Resilience of Immigration and Multiculturalism

Canada has a long history of immigration and has managed to maintain a consistently positive public consensus around its immigration system. Read more...

Practical Tips for Working with Refugees from Syria and Surrounding Middle East Countries

These helpful tip sheets were developed by Clinic Psychology’s Public Mental Health Initiative for individuals working with refugees. They were developed to promote positive cross cultural experiences and assist in the transition of, and work with refugees from this region. Tips focus on topics like Culture, Family and Children, Education, Building Relationships and Trust, and Resettlement. Read more...

How will you celebrate friendship in your program this month?

July 30th is International Day of Friendship, and the United Nations wants to promote peace through friendship between countries, cultures, communities and people. Find activity ideas here to help you celebrate friendship in your program this month!

Video: Investigating Nature with Toddlers and Preschoolers

Watch as preschool and toddler children engage in a variety of fun learning activities while investigating insects, worms, gardening, and other aspects of nature - and get ideas for developing your own plan!

Refugees Welcome: TED Talks Video Playlist

Not since World War II have so many people been forcibly displaced by war and persecution. In response, TED has developed a playlist of 10 videos on why it's important to help refugees thrive, and personal stories of starting over.

New Quick-Tip Tutorial: Importance of Fire Drills

Planning, practice and training is the best way to keep children safe. Staff must know how to respond to a fire emergency - even if they are there on an infrequent basis. Learn about basic fire drill standards and practices for your CNC program in this quick-tip tutorial.