12 Indigenous Picture Books To Add To Your Collection
Diversity in children’s literature is important for two big reasons. First, children need to see themselves in books, and second, children need to see others in books. And in Canada, both aspects are important when it comes to Indigenous picture books. We need to teach all our children the history of our First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples but also have their faces and voices regularly included in our literature, along with those of the many other backgrounds that make up our country. With that in mind, here are 12 wonderful picture books to add to your collection.
The Magic Triangle of Reading Aloud: The Book, the Child, and the Adult
Children’s picture books are full of joy and learning (phonological awareness, development of pre-reading skills, problem solving, and decoding, just to name a few). In this webinar, participants will learn about the magic that happens when you combine a great book, adult, and child, and how to select great children’s books for young children.
Global Digital Library
Global Digital Library is a collection of digital storybooks and other reading materials that are available in 43 languages - and easily accessible from mobile phones or computers!
12 Physical Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
If you need ideas for physical development activities for toddlers and preschoolers in your care to help get them moving, here are a few
games to try!
New Podcast: The Brain Architects
Healthy development in the early years provides the building blocks for educational achievement, strong communities, and successful parenting of the next generation. From brain architecture to toxic stress to serve and return,
The Brain Architects will explore what we can do during this incredibly important period to ensure that all children have a strong foundation for future development.
Early childhood insights and inspirations…
Check out this website full of
inspiration and ideas for early childhood activities, program setup, health and safety, instructional strategies, inclusion, professional development and more!
Global Storybooks
Global Storybooks is a
free multilingual literacy resource for children and youth worldwide. Now, you can read, download, toggle, and listen to a wide variety of illustrated stories in different languages!
Webinar – Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms: A Response to Racism
Join the lead authors of
Don’t Look Away, Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms in a roundtable discussion on
how to explore and address issues of bias and equity in your program. Participants will also hear about tools and strategies to promote family engagement to ensure culturally responsive experiences for the children in your program.
11 Children’s Books About the Refugee Experience
Looking for new books for your program? Here's a list of 11 books for children of different ages that
focus on the refugee experience.
The Convention on the Rights of the Child: 30th Anniversary
The Convention on the Rights of the Child explains children's rights and the responsibilities of governments - and you can
find the 30th Anniversary children's edition here!
