Learn with Natural Curiosity: The Importance of Indigenous Perspectives in Children’s Environmental Inquiry
Natural Curiosity is a beautiful website full of
educational resources and
professional learning opportunities for educators who wish to deepen their own inquiry into inquiry-based learning, the four-branch environmental inquiry framework, and Indigenous perspectives.
Activity Idea: Ice Chalk Art
Chalk is a fun summer activity that children love - and
ice chalk is easily washed away with just a little water! Made with simple and easy-to-find ingredients, it's a great way to help keep kids cool. And remember to visit
LET'S PLAY for more activity ideas this summer!
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math for Preschoolers?
Lately, everyone seems to be talking about STEAM. It’s a hot topic in the world of education, but
what does it really mean?
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. You may think some of these subjects seem lofty for young children to grasp - and in some ways, that’s true. But young children can build a strong foundation for future learning by exploring STEAM preschool skills and concepts through play. And there are lots of STEAM activities that you can do with children to keep them
engaged and learning using simple household items!
HiMama Helps Webinar: How to teach children to embrace differences
Let's talk about how young children develop their understanding of differences! Most importantly, this
webinar provides practical strategies that CNC staff can use to encourage young children to talk about, understand and appreciate differences between people and places.
Being a Dad in Canada – Available in 7 Languages
The
Being a Dad in Canada tips sheets, video, and facilitation guide are part of the Family Life in Canada resource series. The goal of this series is to help newcomers adjust to life in Canada and encourage them to access information, programs, and services in their community. All you have to do is sign up to get access to the free resources that are available in 7 languages - making them easy to use with the newcomer families you work with!
Free Toolkit: Engaging Families in Healthy Development
Parents are their child’s first teachers—and when they’re actively involved in promoting early development, the results are better outcomes and stronger parent– child bonds. Children with involved parents are more likely to get the support they need and be prepared for school and future success. Adapted from the trusted Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ®) family of products, you can use this
toolkit of resources to help you engage families in nurturing their child’s development - and help them get their children off to the best start in life!
Food Allergy Canada VIDEO: How to use epinephrine auto-injectors for treating anaphylaxis
This
video demonstrates how to use the different auto-injectors in Canada, including EpiPen®, ALLERJECT® and Emerade™, and how these devices are used to treat anaphylaxis. It's an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the device options and how to use them!
Parenting Resources in Languages Other Than English
This Australian parenting website shares a variety of
multilingual parenting resources on topics like daily care, nutrition, sleep, special needs, and more.
Encouraging Dramatic Play in the Early Childhood Classroom
In the current pursuit to foster social and emotional wellness in young children, there’s perhaps no better activity to dedicate time, resources, and space to than dramatic play! Here's a helpful list of
picture books to guide dramatic play and foster students’ literacy and social and emotional skills.
CNC in Action: How to Make Roti
Have you ever made roti with the children in your program? The North York Community House CNC program has developed a fun little
How to Make Roti video - and we've added it to the
LET'S PLAY: CNC Activity Ideas section of our website!
