Have you heard of TVOKids Teacher Power Hour?
TVOKids has some great programs and videos that celebrate diversity of all kinds – and the Teacher Power Hours provide some great examples of how you can use them to support your online programming this summer. Here’s a great example: Join teacher Jessica as she guides students through an exploration of celebrations and traditions from all around the world… it’s meant for older children, but it’s she does a wonderful job of using the videos to engage and extend learning for her students!
Encouraging School Readiness Skills in Preschoolers
The early years are a time when we can help children develop the tools they need to succeed before heading to formal K-12 schooling. Developing these school readiness skills help prepare children for optimal learning throughout their educational journey. This article takes a closer look at some of the
school readiness skills that children can work on before they head off to kindergarten!
Global Digital Library
Global Digital Library is a collection of digital storybooks and other reading materials that are available in 43 languages - and easily accessible from mobile phones or computers!
Global Storybooks
Global Storybooks is a
free multilingual literacy resource for children and youth worldwide. Now, you can read, download, toggle, and listen to a wide variety of illustrated stories in different languages!
The Ultimate List of Fun Picture Books
This article is written for parents, but it includes a fun list of
48 engaging picture books that are always a hit at storytime!
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!
VIDEO: What is Executive Function and Self-Regulation?
The Centre on the Developing Child at Harvard University has a new,
5-minute video that explains how we use executive function and self-regulation each and every day to manage ordinary, and sometimes challenging tasks. It also shows how science offers an explanation for how we navigate tasks successfully, and what can send us off course.
5 Tips for Encouraging Sharing
There has been some debate about encouraging sharing in the early years, and some educators prefer to encourage "taking turns" over "sharing". Either way, it's important for the children in our programs to work on social skills and learn how to share space and objects with their peers. Here are
five ideas for teaching and encouraging sharing in your program.
Helping Your Child Get Ready to Learn
Since children do best when they grow up in a healthy environment where they feel safe, respected and loved—the way you care for them will have a great impact on how well they will learn.
This resource is available in multiple languages for download.
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Use the checklist to create a healthy daily routine that can help your child get ready for school.
This resource is available in multiple languages for download.
