Autism Awareness Month
April is World Autism Month, a time when we commit to learning more and working together to create a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism. Every April,
Autism Speaks Canada leads a global effort to increase understanding and acceptance - and their website is a great place to find information and resources!
Cultural Competence Self-assessment Checklist
Developed by Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society, this
cultural competence self-assessment tool provides an opportunity to explore your cultural competence, reflect on your skills, knowledge, and self-awareness, and think about ways to improve your interactions with others.
Preschool All About Me Activities
Preschoolers love to talk about is themselves! In fact, it's developmentally appropriate for them to be egocentric and find it challenging to take on a perspective that isn’t their own. It’s such an important phase in their development, so it's important to nurture socio-emotional skills such as self-esteem and identity formation so that children grow into kind and confident adults. Here are some
great activity ideas to help!
New Developmental Milestones
Did you know that the CDC has developed
new developmental milestones and tips for parents? This insightful article explains
why the CDC made these changes. It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the new milestones - especially for the age group that you work with - so that you can incorporate appropriate developmental goals into your programming, and share up-to-date information and resources with parents.
12 Spring Traditions Around the World
Spring is a time of rebirth, renewal, and warm-weather activities. Baby animals are born, flowers bloom, and families around the world welcome spring with their own traditions. Through food, festivals, and various activities, the spring celebrations are endless. Here’s a list of
how 12 different countries welcome spring.
National Poison Prevention Week
Parachute is working with partners across Canada to provide resources and activities to raise awareness about poisoning, which is now the third-leading cause of injury-related death in Canada, according to the
2021 Cost of Injury Report. There are lots of great resources available on our
Poison Prevention Week webpage for National Poison Prevention Week, March 20 to 26, 2022.
Mind Mapping for Ideas in Early Childhood Programs
Have you ever used mind maps? Mind mapping is a process that helps organize emerging ideas and build connections in your programming. Referred to webs as they resemble a spider’s intricate creations, mind maps have so many possibilities.
This interactive webinar explores mind mapping in an engaging and exciting way!
International Women’s Day 2022: #BreaktheBias!
International Women’s Day 2022 is on March 8. To celebrate, here are
6 Women’s Day facts (and this year's inspiring theme) that you should know about!
Video: Cultural Humility
"
Cultural Humility: People, Principles and Practices," is a 30-minute documentary by San Francisco State professor Vivian Chávez, that mixes poetry with music, interviews, archival footage, and images of community, nature and dance to explain what Cultural Humility is and why we need it. The film describes a set of three principles that guide the thinking, behavior and actions of individuals and institutions to positively affect interpersonal relationships as well as systems change.
Playful Math: Webinar
How can we make learning math fun for children? An easy way is through play! In this
webinar, Scholar's Choice will be sharing activities and ideas that encourage early numeracy, mathematical comprehension, and a love of numbers! Participants will also hear about ways to nurture a sense of curiosity related to mathematical concepts that engage children in a playful way!
