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October is Child Abuse Awareness Month in Ontario
In October, Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Every Ontarian has a moral and legal role to play in protecting children and supporting vulnerable families in our communities. Find out more...Developing Cultural Understanding: Tips for Administrators
Early childhood administrators play a critical role in helping their staff understand individual histories and ideologies regarding education and learning as well as the cultural patterns and beliefs of the families they work with. Find tips for developing cultural understand in your programs here...Video: Investigating Balls – Program planning ideas for your program!
Preschool and toddler teachers describe how children engaged in a variety of learning activities while investigating the properties of balls. Hear how the the teachers developed their plan, and see how much the children have fun and learn here.Alberta Conference – November 5-7
Alberta Early Childhood Education Council presents "Counting Towards the Future". This year's conference will connect you with a variety of speakers with multiple perspectives meant to inspire and move you forward in your practise. Find out more and register here.WEBSITE GIVEAWAY!
We have a limited number of bilingual bean bag sets for our CNC program website users. The bean bags have English colours on one side and Spanish on the other. Special thanks to Louise Kool and Galt for the donation. Get yours now!Webinar tomorrow: Reflective Teaching and Learning for Infants and Toddlers
Join this webinar to follow infants and toddlers on an amazing journey as they construct concepts and theories during play. Inspired by teachers in Reggio Emilia, you will learn to use photo documentation to better observe infants and toddlers at play, program plan, and involve families.Program Ideas
Video Playlist: Early Childhood EducationVIDEO: INVESTIGATING CONTAINERS – PROGRAM PLANNING IDEAS FOR YOUR PROGRAM!
Developing Cultural Understanding: Tips for Administrators
Cross-Cultural Lessons: Early Childhood Developmental Screening and Approaches to Research and Practice
Video Reminders and Tips
Video: Investigating Containers – Program planning ideas for your program!
Preschool and toddler teachers describe a 3-month project that engages the children in a variety of learning activities while developing an understanding of the properties and uses of containers. Hear how the the teachers develop their plan, and see how much the children have fun and learn here.
BC Conference: To Learn, To Wonder! – September 26
The theme for the one-day NORTH SHORE EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE this year is: To Learn, To Wonder! Find out more and register here.
Manitoba Child Care Association Conference – Imagining a Pedagogy of Reflection – October 15-17
Participants will examine what it means to be a reflective early learning practitioner and how reflective practice can deepen the early learning experience for children, for families and for ourselves. Find out more and register now!