Infographic – The Preschool Personality
Preschoolers know much better than they behave, and their good intentions can be short lived. The secret to caring for preschoolers is understanding. This
infographic explains some of the characteristics of preschoolers that often frustrate or baffle adults - and how they are actually an important part of their developmental design!
10 Ways to Increase Positive Behaviour
There isn't just one simple tool or technique that works for every child, so it's always a good idea to have a few new strategies and tricks up your sleeve! Here's a helpful list of
10 ways to increase positive behavior in your CNC program.
Family Life in Canada Video Series for Parents
Did you know that
Families Canada produces resources and programming to help newcomers settle in Canada? Explore their website to find resources to support your work with newcomer families, including parent resources like this
Family Life in Canada Video Series for Parents.
Dressing for the cold
The outdoors in winter is most enjoyed most when dressed properly. Remember: there is no bad weather, just bad clothing. In winter, the best idea is to stay warm and dry. Being too hot makes you sweat, creating moisture. When it is cold outside, being damp is uncomfortable and can be a danger as you will lose body heat more quickly. Here are a few things to think about and
share with parents to keep everyone safe in the cold weather.
Play and Exploration for Infants and Toddlers
When infants are thought to be helpless, then they are often treated as helpless - leading to limited learning opportunities and experiences in our programs. The
Play and Exploration for Infants and Toddlers booklet reminds us that we need to reframe our thinking and recognize that even our youngest learners are competent and capable. It also provides readers with strategies for encouraging independence and competence as infants and toddlers grow, mature and achieve new skills.
Infographic – Why Play Matters
When children play they develop connections between the motor, perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional areas of the brain. Critical thinking, communication, language, and emotional expression are also developed in play through trial and error.
Here are some of the ways you can create the conditions for play and the benefits to children’s development.
Winter safety: Advice for parents and kids
Winter is a great season for fun outdoor activities like sledding and skating, but cold weather, ice, and snow can also be intimidating for newcomer families and potentially dangerous for children. Here's some
tips to help parents and children enjoy winter activities safely.
Parenting Tips for Canadian Immigrants
Canadian Immigrant has compiled almost
100 articles and tips on parenting and raising children in Canada. From school to health to child development, these tips and strategies are helpful for all of the newcomer parents in your CNC program!
5 Tips for Reading to Active Toddlers
It can be challenging to fit story time in when you have a group of active toddlers who have a low tolerance for sitting still, so here are
5 tips and strategies for making story time less stressful!
Surviving Cold & Flu Season
Cold & flu season generally occurs during the colder months of the year, between approximately October and May, making it less of a ‘season’ and something that needs to be top-of-mind for most of the year. While it is impossible to stop people from getting sick, it is possible to
mitigate the risk and prevent germs from spreading.
