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Canada 150: Activity Ideas for Families
Shaw Canada’s Canada 150 initiative will grant 150 birthday wishes that celebrate the people and organizations making Canada a better place for kids. One of these initiatives is the Shaw Newcomer Pass Program. Shaw has partnered with Kids Up Front Canada to bring 20,000 new Canadians to world class events over the next two years. Kids Up Front works with a variety of registered community service agencies to distribute the tickets fairly and efficiently to tens of thousands of children each year. This program will provide unique opportunities for newcomer families by connecting them to arts, culture and sports. Contact a Kids up Front office to find out which community service agency partners are in your area and how families can take advantage of this program.Canada 150: Activity Ideas for Programs
Books bring ideas and stories to life. These websites offer some book suggestions that can help young readers in your program discover more about Canada and our nation’s history:
- Canada 150: Ten Delightful Books For Younger Readers
- Canada 150 – Ten Books to Empower Younger Readers
- Canada 150: Favourites across the Years
Canada 150: Activity Ideas for Programs
How does Canada 150 mix with science and technology? Find out, along with the children in your program, using the’ Innovation 150 website. Innovation150 is a nationwide program from five leading science organizations that celebrates Canada's innovative past and sparks the ideas and ingenuity that will propel our future. The interactive, yearlong program offers awe-inspiring experiences in science, technology, and innovation across the country for Canada’s 150th anniversary.Fostering Attachment in the Child Care Setting for Infants and Toddlers
It takes time for care providers to learn the cues of the babies in their care. Likewise, babies need to get to know and understand their care providers. This cannot happen if the baby has too many adults in his or her day or if he or she moves to a new classroom every few months. Early childhood researchers suggest that infants and toddlers should spend their first three years in consistent care to allow secure attachments to develop. This article from Early Childhood News will help you to learn a multitude of techniques that help build attachment and security for infants in your care.Canada 150: What is Happening Around Canada
SESQUI’s HORIZON is a revolutionary 360° cinematic experience is chance for families to see the diversity of Canada in a whole new way. Shot in all 13 provinces and territories, the film takes audiences on a journey through Canada, from the spectacular colours of the auroras to the high tides of Fundy. It is screened in a dome and the full experience includes virtual reality storytelling, interactive games and learning resources. Find out more information and locate a screening close to you.Podcast: The Science behind Language Development
Does your circle time seem more like a test than an opportunity to enrich learning? In this podcast Karen Nemeth, an advocate for early childhood education and author on the topic of language development, explores childhood language development and the importance of engaging children in conversations. You’ll learn about the science of language development and what it should look like in the classroom. You’ll also come away with ideas for moving your circle time from a question and answer format to a real conversation with kids.Canada 150: What is Happening Around Canada
All across the country, schools are getting children and youth into the spirit of Canada 150. Here are three examples, in Ottawa, Toronto, and Winnipeg. Click here for more details.Canada 150: Activity Ideas for Families
Discover 150 fun and meaningful ways that families can bring Canada 150 to life in Me to We’s WE Are Canada Guide for Families. The Guide features fun, simple and thoughtful ideas for service, related to Canada 150 and its key themes: diversity and inclusion, reconciliation, youth and the environment. Families can discover new ways to make a difference in the lives of others by taking small, everyday actions. You can find out more and download the Guide here.Canada 150: Activity Ideas for Programs
Attention school age programs: here is a chance for the children to create a fun video, win great prizes, and learn more about our country’s history in the process! In celebration of Canada 150, Here’s My Canada is a multilingual, nation-wide contest inviting Canadians over the age of six to express what Canada means to them in a 30-second video. The video submission deadline is August 31, 2017. The site also contains great learning tools that provide discussion topics and educational activities to help the children explore questions of Canadian identity and create their entries to the contest. Read more about the contest, the rules, view other videos created, and submit a video by clicking here.