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.
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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.
Register now for the Alberta Early Years Conference!
Registration is now open for the Alberta Early Years 2016 Conference in October. Find out more about Early Childhood: Exploring What Matters, and
register here now.
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.
Report: Educational Experiences of Refugee Children in Countries of First Asylum
Based on over ten years of in-depth research,
this report explores the educational histories of young refugee children in first-asylum countries and identifies elements of these that are relevant to post-resettlement education.
Sample CNC Emergency Procedures Plan
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Video: Hypothesizing About Bugs
Watch how preschool children make hypotheses about bugs, talk about observations and test their hypotheses in this great small group activity!
Celebrate National Aboriginal Day – June 21
National Aboriginal Day celebrates the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. Find ideas for celebrating in your programs
here!
