Ontario Expands Free Dental Care for Kids
More than 323,000 children from low-income families are getting free dental care through the new Healthy Smiles Ontario program. Let parents know they can apply
here.
Why Are the Early Years So Important?
The
Science of Early Child Development has beautiful, inspiring and information packed videos about the vital importance of the early years. Their multi-media, multi-edition interactive educational resources are designed to share science and information that shows how research links to practice in supporting the early years.
Video – Watch Language Skills Grow When They Make Playdough!
Lanie Igtanloc teaches her students to make playdough by measuring, mixing, and describing. While experimenting,
watch how Ms. Igtanloc builds her students’ language skills by having them describe their observations.
Celebrate Week of the Young Child™ – April 10-16
It's NAEYC's annual Week of the Young Child™, celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers and families. And in celebration, they've put together this wonderful
list of resources and activity ideas!
Report: Collaboration Improves Access to Early Childhood Education for Refugees
Collaboration among multiple services is essential to effectively serve the range of needs that refugees and immigrant families experience.
This report reveals benefits of and barriers to collaboration, and identifies critical factors and specific strategies for facilitating collaboration between service systems.
Impact of Second Language/Bilingualism at An Early Age
Many children grow up hearing and using more than one language. Parents, educators and legislators alike take an interest in research findings on child bilingualism in a concerted effort to ensure that bilingualism does not put children at any intellectual or emotional risk. Research has shown that bilingualism actually has some significant socio-cognitive advantages.
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Play, Participation, and Possibilities: An Early Learning and Child Care Curriculum Framework for Alberta
Play, Participation, and Possibilities is intended to guide the practice of early childhood educators working in Alberta. It is available free of charge to any educator who wants to voluntarily engage with the ideas and concepts as a way to support their evolving practices, planning and provisions for young children’s learning.
Creating Father-Friendly Family Services
Happily involved father figures make a big difference in the strength of families and the development of children.
But sadly, fathers don’t always feel welcome, confident or encouraged when it comes to participation in family services and support. Especially younger dads.
You'll find professional development training and resources
here to help.
CNC Staff wins 2015 ECE of the Year Award!
Congratulations go out to Sarojini Anthonypillai on being voted 2015
ECE of the Year. It's so nice to see someone from the CNC community recognized for her dedication and the exceptional care she provides in newcomer child care. Way to go Sarojini!
Why are bilingual toddlers better at problem solving?
Toddlers who already speak two languages are better than their peers at a particular kind of problem solving that requires knowing when it’s okay to change the rules, according to a new study.
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