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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!The Great Canadian Farm Tour
Did you know that March is Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month? This year, you can sign up to participate in 11 virtual farm tours from across Canada. Each one explores something different to show the diversity of Canada’s Agriculture. There are lots of great resources and farm tours to explore on topics like dairy, eggs, maple syrup, and even composting!Learning about Indigenous Leaders, Language, Revitalization, and Cultures
For Canada History Week 2021, Historica Canada developed a simple but powerful digital magazine to share more about Indigenous History: Learning about Indigenous leaders, language revitalization, and cultures. We encourage our programs across Canada to take this opportunity to learn, reflect upon and engage with Canada’s past.On February 21st, Canada Celebrates Families!
Family Day might not technically be a national, federally-mandated holiday. But most areas enjoy a province-mandated long-weekend for families— in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan as ‘Family Day;’ in Manitoba as ‘Louis Riel Day;’ in Nova Scotia as ‘Nova Scotia Heritage Day,’ and on Prince Edward Island as ‘Islander Day.’ To celebrate, Canadian families across the country find ways to enjoy spending a little extra time together. Here are 50 winter fun ideas for you to share with families to encourage them to get outside for some family fun!42 Easy Activities to Share With Parents
When parents are trying to work, it can be tricky to find things to keep the kids busy. Here's a great list of activity ideas to share with parents - and most require no special equipment, just common household items!Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
What does this term mean to you? How does it apply in early childhood education? With Black History Month in mind, Dr. Nefertiti Poyner sits down and discusses what culturally responsive means, and how we can all reflect on and improve upon our practices when working with our youngest students. Here's Part 1, Let's Dig Deep: Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices