Manitoba’s Early Learning and Child Care Curriculum Framework
Manitoba is committed to supporting quality in early learning and child care (ELCC) programs. A key component is
Early Returns: Manitoba’s Early Learning and Child Care Curriculum Framework for Preschool Centres and Nursery Schools. This curriculum framework supports staff at preschool centres and nursery schools to develop, describe and enhance their curriculum through child-centred care. This framework helps staff design playbased, developmentally appropriate interactions, relationships, environments and experiences to allow all children to develop to their fullest potential.
Understanding Sensory Issues in Young Children: The Importance of Sensory Integration
Watch
this video to gain an understanding of sensory integration. This video uses animation to provide information about: the 7 senses, how individuals use sensory information, and possible signs of sensory integration issues. Visit
Pathways.org for more information, including a sensory integration checklist useful for checking any possible sensory issues in children.
Does My Child Have A Sensory Issue?
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this video to learn about possible signs of sensory integration issues. This video shows an expert panel of health professionals discussing how sensory integration or sensory processing affects children and the real-life stories of parents of children with sensory issues.
Play and Cultural Context
Play has been observed in every society where children were studied. It can be considered a universal trait of human psychology. However, like every human activity, it is affected by our cultural context. Different cultures value and react differently to play.
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Looking for multicultural kids songs and nursery rhymes?
You'll find the lyrics to children's songs from around the world in both English and the original language
here!
Best Start: On Track Guide
This guide provides professionals who work with young children and families with some indicators of healthy child development from birth to 6 years of age. It provides information and tools to assist each professional in his observation of the child and encourages professionals to connect children and their families to community resources and, if needed, to appropriate services.
Immigrant families raise healthy, well-adjusted children
A new University of Maryland-led study challenges the assumption that minority and immigrant children are most often disadvantaged or at-risk.
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Free multilingual brochures from Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
Westcoast has developed a number of
free multilingual resources available to support the development of quality programs for children and families.
Winter Safety: Advice for parents and kids
Winter is a great season for outdoor activities, such as sledding and skating. Cold weather, ice, and snow can be both fun and dangerous for children.
Share these tips to help newcomer parents and children enjoy winter activities safely.
Early Child Development Kit: A Treasure Box of Activities
Giving time for and helping children play during times of stress is one of the most important things you can do.This
kit of activities was created to help you help young children continue to develop their skills for thinking, speaking, and interacting with people and things even when times are very difficult.
