WEBINAR: “The Difference We Make”- How Simple, Everyday Interactions in Early Childhood are Critical
This webinar is a reflection and discussion of what it means to make a difference in today’s early care and education contexts. It's an opportunity for participants to explore what enhances or limits our ability to recognize the impact we make, and how we can support our team in making a positive impact on children and families.
Resilience Building Strategies for Everyone!
Devereux Centre for Resilient Children has created these simple infographics with some of their favourite resilience-building strategies for
infants,
toddlers,
preschoolers and
adults. They're full of important reminders, easy to print and post for everyone to see!
How-to-Video: 5 Steps for Brain-Building Serve & Return
Did you know that you can help build a child’s brain – starting even before babies can talk? Simple
serve and return interactions between adults and young children help make strong connections in developing brains. And, it’s easy and fun to do! This how-to video from the Harvard Center on the Developing Child breaks down serve and return into
5 simple steps and features adults and young children doing each step together.
Fizzing Fine Motor Trays
Setting up opportunities for open ended sensory and fine motor play doesn’t need to be difficult or overly complicated. Here's a
new idea that combines sensory and fine motor fun!
Free diversity posters to download and print
Here are some beautiful
posters that celebrate diversity to help you get your program ready for the fall!
Supporting Special Needs in Your Program
Envisioning a preschool environment that meets the needs of all students seems like a challenge, but it’s actually simpler than you may think. Find out more about
how to create a program where every child thrives with good communication, a team effort, and some educational tools.
A Guide to Toxic Stress in Childhood
Chances are, you’ve heard or read something about toxic stress—maybe from the media, from a physician or other medical professional, or from a family member, friend, or neighbor. You may feel overwhelmed by all of the toxic stress information out there. And, unfortunately, it’s very easy to find misleading or incorrect information. The Center on the Developing Child created this
Guide to Toxic Stress to clear up the confusion and help you learn the facts about toxic stress step by step.
How to Motivate Children: Proven Approaches Based on Science
What’s the best way to motivate children? The intrinsic motivation to learn about the world around us begins in infancy. This type of motivation can either be encouraged or suppressed by the experiences adults provide for children. Psychological research points to a
set of promising approaches that we can use to promote positive motivation and learning during development.
Empower Dual Language Learners With Conversations!
All through college and professional development experiences, educators learn what to say to children. But, one of the greatest gifts you can give to young learners, especially DLLs, is to step back and let the children do the talking. Find out
what happens when young DLLs have more opportunities to talk, converse, and lead discussions!
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.
