CMAS
NEW! Yoruba Parent Resources
In response to recent program requests, our most popular multilingual parent resources are now available in Yoruba, including: Newcomer Parent Resource Series, All About Care for Newcomer Children (CNC), and A Parent’s Guide to Gradual Separation.How-to-Video: 5 Steps for Brain-Building Serve & Return
Did you know that you can help build a child’s brain – starting even before babies can talk? Simple serve and return interactions between adults and young children help make strong connections in developing brains. And, it’s easy and fun to do! This how-to video from the Harvard Center on the Developing Child breaks down serve and return into 5 simple steps and features adults and young children doing each step together.How to Motivate Children: Proven Approaches Based on Science
What’s the best way to motivate children? The intrinsic motivation to learn about the world around us begins in infancy. This type of motivation can either be encouraged or suppressed by the experiences adults provide for children. Psychological research points to a set of promising approaches that we can use to promote positive motivation and learning during development.Empower Dual Language Learners With Conversations!
All through college and professional development experiences, educators learn what to say to children. But, one of the greatest gifts you can give to young learners, especially DLLs, is to step back and let the children do the talking. Find out what happens when young DLLs have more opportunities to talk, converse, and lead discussions!Are you planning a summer school-age program?
School-age children have different needs and interests than their younger siblings - and it can be challenging to find activities and ideas to keep everyone engaged and having fun during summer months. Here are some resources to help: A Collection of 100 Outstanding Summer Camp Program Ideas and 101 Summer Activities for Kids. And we'd love to hear about your summer school-age program... if you try any of the ideas, take some photos and share them with us here!A New Book by Anna Humphrey
Anna Humphrey has worked with CMAS for years, and she's just released Megabat and Fancy Cat - the hilarious and adorable sequel to Megabat!
Webinars to Support Your Work with Newcomer Children
Looking for online opportunities for professional development? Here are a few interesting webinars that you might be interested in: Promoting Early Learning for Children of Immigrants: Family and Early Care and Education Supports, Addressing Trauma in Young Children in Immigrant and Refugee Families through Early Childhood Programs, and Culturally Appropriate Positive Guidance with Young Children in Our CareWEBINAR: Finger Plays-Fun, Free, Focus, and Skills!
In this webinar, you'll discover the fantastic world of finger plays! Have you ever watched children when they are doing a finger play? You can almost see the synapses firing in the brains. Finger plays are a natural way to engage children and develop oral language, auditory memory, small motor skills, social skills, and their imaginations. Best of all, they are FREE and FUN!New Canada Food Guide
The iconic Canada Food Guide has provided Canadians with a snapshot of healthy eating recommendations for over 75 years, and Health Canada has just released the first updated edition in over a decade! The new Canada Food Guide suggests a focus on drinking water, plant-based diets, and home-cooking.