Learning Centre

Video: Using Math Talk to Support Learning

In this video, Dr. Jeffery Trawick-Smith and Dr. Sudha Swaminathan discuss the importance of using math and math talk to help support learning in the preschool classroom. Child and Family Development Resource Center teacher Cynthia DeJesus shares her experiences on using these strategies in her classroom.

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Video: Preschool Science Experiment – Program planning ideas for your program!

The preschool classroom at Bright Horizons does a science experiment in which they mix together water, cornstarch and food coloring. Hear about all that they are learning and watch as they see what happens when the different materials and colors mix together!

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Video: Investigating Trees – 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 trees. Hear how the the teachers developed their plan, and see how much the children have fun and learn here

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Video: Investigating Rocks – 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 rocks. Hear how the the teachers developed their plan, and see how much the children have fun and learn here.

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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.

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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.

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Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

The Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre provides information, referrals, training and resources to families, individuals and organizations who are seeking the best care and early learning for children.

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New Online Anaphylaxis Education

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new online course “Anaphylaxis in Schools: What Educators Need to Know.” Developed by Anaphylaxis Canada in collaboration with Leap Learning Technologies Inc. and the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the new course provides up-to-date information on the prevention, recognition, and management of anaphylaxis. The bilingual course is available now at www.allergyaware.ca.

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No conference this year

Each year, the conference was a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to fully immerse themselves in caring for newcomer children through networking and professional development. Unfortunately, this year the LINC Childminding Conference is not being offered. With the TESL Conference coming up, some of you may still have a need for CNC Staff professional development ideas and support. For resources that can help you set up a training for your CNC Staff, visit the Learning Centre on the CMAS website for online workshops, training videos and links. Watch for additional ideas and supports to help you plan for PD early in October.

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Linguistically Appropriate Practice (LAP): A New Way of Working with Your Immigrant Children

Dr. Roma Chumack-Horbatsch, from the School of Early Childhood Studies, Ryerson University, presented at the conference last year. In this video, she explains LAP and how it focuses on the whole child, builds on and extends immigrant children's home experiences, validates and promotes home languages, and helps immigrant children to reach their bilingual potential.