Selecting Space for Mobile Care
By offering mobile short-term care in conjunction with settlement services, you can allow more newcomer families to benefit
from your programs and to be supported in their transition to life in Canada. As an administrator, selecting safe, appropriate
space that meets CNC Requirements (CNCR) is one of your responsibilities. This tip sheet is available in
English and
French to help you select the right spaces to improve the quality of care for the children in your program and reduce safety risks.
Choosing Toys and Equipment for Mobile Care
When offering mobile care for newcomer children, the locations, caregivers and children change often, making for many variables to consider when selecting toys and equipment. For example, the children in attendance will come from diverse backgrounds and communities and will be of varying ages. Accordingly, there will be a wide array of interests and preferences to consider.
This resource available in
English and
French offers tips for selecting toys and equipment, as well as suggestions for where to purchase quality toys and equipment.
Connecting Children with Nature Action Kit
We know that finding ways to inspire children's love for the earth today will help them become tomorrow's generation of caring environmental stewards. The World Forum Foundation made a commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative to connect two million young children with nature in the next two years. In order to attain this goal, they created this online
Connecting Children with Nature Environmental Action Kit
Culture and Learning
Ensuring "the development of the child ... to the maximum extent possible" is part of every child’s rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. But to what extent is "development" a cultural process that varies between societies, or a natural process that is the same for all children? This edition of Early Childhood in Focus addresses the major policy questions surrounding the place of culture in early childhood programmes, and how to promote development and learning while respecting cultural diversities.
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Refugee Children
Do you know the difference between a refugee and an immigrant? This ANCIE Bulletin provides a wealth of information on Refugee Children, the challenges they face, and how you can help.
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Welcoming Newcomer Children with Judith Colbert
Judith A. Colbert, PhD is an experienced writer, researcher and training specialist. She is the principle author of both the National LINC Childminding Requirements and Occasional Child Care Requirements. As an early care and education consultant with an international perspective, her goal is to build bridges between research and practice, mainstream and newcomer experiences.
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School Readiness: An Overview – Alka Burman
“School readiness” refers to a child’s ability to meet the demands of school. Often these abilities are broken down into key areas known as developmental domains. Alka Burman, Early Literacy Specialist, outlines these developmental domains.
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School Readiness: Communication Skills and General Knowledge – Alka Burman
"Communication skills and general knowledge” refers to the ability to communicate one’s own needs clearly and to understand others.Alka Burman, Early Literacy Specialist, discusses these concepts.
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School Readiness: Emotional Health and Maturity – Alka Burman
“Emotional health and maturity” refers to a child’s prosocial behaviour. It is the ability to recognize and express both positive and negative emotions in ways that are healthy, respectful and appropriate to the situation and to empathize with and comfort others.Alka Burman, Early Literacy Specialist, discusses these concepts.
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School Readiness: Language and Cognitive Development – Alka Burman
Language and cognitive development is one of the more well-known areas of school readiness. Alka Burman, Early Literacy Specialist, discusses these concepts.
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