Regulation Activities for Kids During Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and to set the tone for the season and beyond, we can focus on an important part of our own mental health and well-being and the mental health and well-being of children:
emotional regulation. Many children are currently navigating emotional meltdowns, social conflicts, chaotic transitions, and difficulty focusing or paying attention at school. But how do we meet children where they are now and support children’s mental health through emotional regulation? Why is it so important to do this? What strategies can we use? Here are the answers to these questions and some fun
emotional regulation activities you can start doing with children right away!
The Power of Reflective Practice Series
This 5-part
self-reflection series talks about how important the practice of self-reflection is for caregivers in the early years, and how we can practice self-reflection to better help those around us.
How to Promote Diversity in CNC
It's never too early to teach children the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In CNC, fostering a culture that prioritizes these values is essential. Try some of these
tips for encouraging discussion, and helping children understand the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in CNC.
Ontario CECE Practice Guidelines: Diversity and Culture
The Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) has developed a set of
diversity and culture practice guidelines that highlight expectations and helpful recommendations. It's also a useful tool for CNC staff across the country to use as an opportunity for self-reflection and professional learning!
WEBINAR: The Healing Power of Play and Optimism
Optimism is powerful. When human beings strengthen their ability to see and focus on the goodness and value in themselves, others, and the world around them, their social, emotional and cognitive superpowers emerge. Optimism, however, is fragile. Chronic stress, fear and overwhelming adversity can weaken and destroy our capacity for optimism. This
inspiring webinar helps Early Childhood Professionals discover the power of optimism to create safe, loving, joyful, and engaging environments where kids can heal, grow and thrive. Using research, humor and personal stories, it shares how practicing optimism can bring out the best in ourselves, our colleagues and our children.
39 Fun Ways for Families to Play Outside This Spring
The sun is getting warmer, birds are singing, and my children are shedding their winter gear all over our backyard. Spring is in the air! After the long sleep of winter, nature is filled with a flutter of activity and new energy. Trees are exploding with blooms, insects are buzzing, and critters are busy building nests. The kids are full of energy too! Thankfully, spring offers many simple, easy, and fun outdoor activities for children to get their wiggles out. On that note, here are
39 free and easy activities you can share with parents to get them outside with the kids this spring.
35 Earth Day Activities For Kids
Are you wondering what things you can do for Earth Day with your the children in your program? Earth Day is a great time to introduce concepts such as recycling, pollution, planting, composting, and recycling. These simple hands-on
Earth Day activities below will help you get started.
Covid Generation: Putting Them on the Path to Well-being
It’s hard to believe that children under five have spent half their lives growing through the stress and uncertainty that came with the pandemic. What can we do to make sure that they are on the path of emotional well-being? Here are some ideas for
how we can help this generation recover from the socialization lost during this time.
Childhood Resilience – Trauma-Informed Care
Do you know the signs of childhood trauma, what to do, and what not to do? Caregivers cannot support children in developing coping skills, nor can we be part of the responsive relationships that children need, unless we have done the work ourselves. We can start this important work with this list of
things to do and what to avoid when supporting children dealing with trauma.
How caregivers can help build children’s emerging language skills
Research shows that children’s early language skills have a long reach in affecting later life outcomes. Because when children develop the ability to understand language, as well as speak and communicate, it helps them to interact with others and learn about the world around them. Here are
three simple ways that we can help build children’s emerging language skills in our programs and families.
