Myth vs. Fact: Bilingual Language Development
There are still plenty of misconceptions when it comes to language learning in bilingual children. Here's a
simple infographic that was created to help dispel myths and encourage practices that promote multilingualism - and it's free to download, print and post in your program!
NEW! Parenting School-Age and Adult Children Curriculum Guide
Parenting School-Age and Adult Children was created to support newcomer parenting programs and address some of the challenges that newcomer parents and caregivers may have with parenting in Canadian society. The goal of the program is to help newcomer parents and caregivers gain effective communication skills, better understand the Canadian school systems, and create a safe space for parents and caregivers to address their questions and concerns relating to children integrating into the wider Canadian society and culture. The program is designed to meet the needs of newcomer parents and caregivers with a CLB 3 or higher in English language classes.
Science of Early Child Development
The Science of Early Child Development (SECD)
resources bring research and concepts to life with hundreds of readings, videos, links, questions for reflection, and interactive activities. From the latest research into babies' brain development and the impact of early experience on well-being, to topics such as child rights, literacy and the importance of play, SECD explores how nature and nurture interact from conception on to construct a foundation for development.
What’s Behind Separation Anxiety
Handling separation anxiety isn’t only about managing an individual child, it is also about working with their parents through it all and creating a safe and welcoming environment. It also helps to understand
what's behind separation anxiety for different age groups, and strategies to help!
Block play can support early literacy?
Block play is a popular activity for children in many of our CNC programs, but have you ever thought about using it to support early literacy?
BLOCK BUILDERS: Growing literacy skills through play is full of fun block play activity ideas. Which ones will you try in your program this week?
Healthy Baby, Healthy Brain: Videos to share with parents
Parents and caregivers play an important role in the healthy development of a baby's brain. This website is full of helpful
videos to share with parents to help them understand how they can support their baby's healthy development.
Relationships matter: How you can support positive parenting in the early years
This resource was originally written for health care providers, but it's relevant to your work in CNC too! Find out more about the ‘ABCs’ of
how you can help strengthen relationships with—and within—the families you work with each day.
What Is Early Childhood Development? A Guide to the Science
Healthy development in the early years (particularly birth to three) provides the building blocks for educational achievement, economic productivity, responsible citizenship, lifelong health, strong communities, and successful parenting of the next generation. What can we do during this incredibly important period to ensure that children have a strong foundation for future development? The Center on the Developing Child created this Guide to Early Childhood Development (ECD) to help parents, caregivers, practitioners, and policymakers understand
the importance of early childhood development and learn how to support children and families during this critical stage.
Spaghetti & Meatballs….A Fine Motor Toddler Twist!
Spaghetti and meatballs is a new
toddler game that offers opportunities to practice fine motor skills, balance, coordination and a little gross motor play all at the same time!
A Guide to Executive Function
Executive function and self-regulation skills are like an air traffic control system in the brain—they help us manage information, make decisions, and plan ahead. We need these skills at every stage of life, and while no one is born with them, we are all born with the potential to develop them. But, how do we do that?
Here's a Guide to Executive Function to walk you through everything you need to know about these skills and how to develop and practice them.
