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A Guide to COVID-19 and Early Childhood Development
In this challenging time, child development has not paused, and supporting children, families, and care providers of all kinds is as important as ever. This guide pulls together information on COVID-19, including what it means for child development, and shareable resources that can help parents, caregivers, child care providers, pediatricians, and others who work with families.
Free Learning Modules for Early Years Professionals
In support of early years professionals affected by the Covid-19, here are some new online learning opportunities on topics like compassion fatigue and supporting children experiencing anxiety.50 short videos of open-ended play ideas
This free video library is a collection of 50 activities that can easily be done at home - so it's perfect for sharing with families! It includes fun science, math, art and nature activities.Webinar: Facilitating Meaningful Online Experiences With Young Children
As early childhood educators, our personal interactions with children have always been rooted in the physical classroom with real objects and close proximity. Now, due to COVID-19, we are scrambling to find ways to stay connected and continue to care for and educate the children in our programs. Join this timely webinar to learn how to create engaging, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate routines, rituals, traditions with children online during these challenging times.
COVID-19: Strategies, Self-Care and Resources for Educators
It’s important that we stay connected and care for each other as best we can during this time, especially supporting those isolated by COVID19. The strength of relationships and community will support mental and physical health in the weeks/months ahead and ensure we all get through this together. Here are some strategies, self-care ideas and resources that may help you navigate this time of uncertainty.
CMAS Webinar: Sharing Ideas for Remote Parent Support – Session 3
Now, you can join Kelly Wood from JIAS, and Lucia Lo from CICS to hear their ideas for supporting children and families remotely. The webinar recording is now available for anyone who missed it!
Sesame Street in Communities: Information, Activity Ideas and PD
Your care and support can make a huge difference in the life of a young child. Sesame Street in Communities is here to support your important work with activities, professional development and tips for the challenges and joys along the way.Webinar: Beyond COVID 19 – Preparing to Support Children Through the Transition Back
With families sheltering in place for months, we have all been dealing with a whole new reality. For many children this was an opportunity to spend quality time with their families. For others, whose families may have been struggling to make ends meet, wonder if they still had a job, or deal with medical crises, this may have been a very stressful or even traumatic time. When you re-enter your classroom you need to be emotionally strong and ready to support all of the children who will be counting on you. In this webinar, participants will consider their own stress level and ways to build resilience, identify the impact of this unprecedented stress on children’s behaviour, and develop strategies to scaffold the children’s social, emotional, and physical needs when they return.
HiMama Helps Webinar: Managing Mental Health During COVID-19
This webinar is all about prioritizing our mental health during COVID-19. The session will cover the impact of the crisis on our well-being and practical strategies to manage our mental health.
How to Start an Online Early Childhood Learning Program During COVID-19
With programs everywhere closing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, providers are now facing the unprecedented challenge of figuring out how to continue providing value to families despite not being able to be in the same physical location as their children. Some centers have simply closed their doors and will pick up where they left off once the quarantine has passed, but others are being called upon to provide remote supports to families during this time. CNC programs and our families have unique circumstances and needs, but this guide has some ideas that might be inspiring and helpful.