Online CMAS Tutorial: Consistent Care and Relationship Building in CNC
The evidence is clear: successful attachments with primary caregivers in the early years have a profound impact on children in almost all areas of development! In fact, a child's growth and development depends on the capacity of their caregivers to understand, perceive and respond to the child needs. So developing relationships and trust with the newcomer children in your
care is key to supporting their settlement and early development. In CMAS' new
Consistent Care and Relationship Building in CNC tutorial, you'll have an opportunity to consider how relationships impact children's development and health, what is
consistent care and why it is so important, which children might need a little more attention and
care, and strategies for improving consistency and relationships for everyone. At the end of the tutorial, you'll also find resources, references, a
facilitator guide, and added
group discussion questions so that you can easily facilitate your own team training.
Dressing for the cold
The outdoors in winter is most enjoyed most when dressed properly. Remember: there is no bad weather, just bad clothing. In winter, the best idea is to stay warm and dry. Being too hot makes you sweat, creating moisture. When it is cold outside, being damp is uncomfortable and can be a danger as you will lose body heat more quickly. Here are a few things to think about and
share with parents to keep everyone safe in the cold weather.
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Play and Exploration for Infants and Toddlers
When infants are thought to be helpless, then they are often treated as helpless - leading to limited learning opportunities and experiences in our programs. The
Play and Exploration for Infants and Toddlers booklet reminds us that we need to reframe our thinking and recognize that even our youngest learners are competent and capable. It also provides readers with strategies for encouraging independence and competence as infants and toddlers grow, mature and achieve new skills.
Playful Storytelling – Using a Story Bag, Basket or Prop Box
Have you ever tried using a story bag, basket or prop box to help you share a story with young children? If you sometimes get frustrated trying to keep a child’s attention while reading stories why not try making this time a little more playful and interactive for those short attention spans and put together a few story bags that you can use over and over. And
story bags are a fantastic early literacy resource to add to your collection for very little cost.
Winter safety: Advice for parents and kids
Winter is a great season for fun outdoor activities like sledding and skating, but cold weather, ice, and snow can also be intimidating for newcomer families and potentially dangerous for children. Here's some
tips to help parents and children enjoy winter activities safely.
Webinar: Moving Beyond Multicultural Education- Promoting Equity in Early Childhood Education
This
inspiring webinar is designed to create a shift in how early childhood professionals view and address educational equity in early childhood settings. The session will help you learn about implicit racial bias and its role in managing behaviour, learning experiences, and relationships. Participants will leave the webinar with a better understanding of the inequities and barriers as well as practices that promote more equitable learning experiences for all children.
CNC in Action: Opening Up a New World of Play
Sometimes, one small suggestion to extend play can lead to a big leap in child engagement and learning. At Newcomer Women's Services Toronto’s CNC program,
incorporating elements of the real world to the dramatic play area allowed the children to take on new roles and make meaningful connections.
Parenting Tips for Canadian Immigrants
Canadian Immigrant has compiled almost
100 articles and tips on parenting and raising children in Canada. From school to health to child development, these tips and strategies are helpful for all of the newcomer parents in your CNC program!
5 Tips for Reading to Active Toddlers
It can be challenging to fit story time in when you have a group of active toddlers who have a low tolerance for sitting still, so here are
5 tips and strategies for making story time less stressful!
