New Quick-Tip Tutorial: Importance of Fire Drills
Planning, practice and training is the best way to keep children safe. Staff must know how to respond to a fire emergency - even if they are there on an infrequent basis. Learn about basic fire drill standards and practices for your CNC program in this
quick-tip tutorial.
Report: Educational Experiences of Refugee Children in Countries of First Asylum
Based on over ten years of in-depth research,
this report explores the educational histories of young refugee children in first-asylum countries and identifies elements of these that are relevant to post-resettlement education.
Video: Hypothesizing About Bugs
Watch how preschool children make hypotheses about bugs, talk about observations and test their hypotheses in this great small group activity!
Looking for inspiration and advice?
This collection of advice from respected mentors for
working with children and
leadership are well worth the read!
Report: Educational and Mental Health Needs of Syrian Refugee Children
Upon arrival in countries of first asylum, Syrian children have encountered various disruptions and barriers to receiving an adequate education.
This report examines the experiences and resulting educational and mental health needs of Syrian children living as refugees.
Let’s celebrate parents!
The
Global Day of Parents provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship.
Video: Open-Ended Questions Guide Garden Observations
This video showcases a student-led lesson guided by the teacher’s use of open-ended questions. Brian Silveira has his pre-K students work in the garden, where they hone their observation skills by looking closely at plants.
What are the Challenges in Accessing Early Childhood Education and Care for Children in Refugee Families?
For refugee households, stable child-care arrangements are a key to working parents’ employment success and family self-sufficiency. Given the well-documented impact of early learning services on children’s school readiness and long-term cognitive, socio-emotional, and educational outcomes, access to high-quality, consistent early childhood education and care (ECEC) is critical for those who are often at greatest risk of falling behind.
Read more...
How much do you know about life-threatening food allergies?
It's Food Allergy Awareness Week - a chance to shine a spotlight on the seriousness of food allergies and improve understanding and awareness of this potentially life-threatening medical condition. Find helpful resources for your program and find out more
here!
Ontario Expands Free Dental Care for Kids
More than 323,000 children from low-income families are getting free dental care through the new Healthy Smiles Ontario program. Let parents know they can apply
here.
