Resources
How Brains are Built: The Core Story of Brain Development
Science tells us that the experiences we have in our early years actually effect the physical architecture of our brains. The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative has an animated video that shows the story of brain development in a fun and engaging way here.Materials/Equipment List for Preschool Child Care Centres
Healthy Child Manitoba has a list of materials/equipment that you might find helpful when purchasing for your site!Childhood 101
At Childhood 101 you will find information, discussion and inspiration for play, learning and creativity with kids, recipe ideas, positive parenting and more...Children with special needs benefit from classroom inclusion
The secret to boosting the language skills of preschoolers with disabilities may be to put them in classrooms with typically developing peers, a new study finds. Read more...Looking for ideas for creative play and learning?
Learning4kids is an online resource where parents, educators can find fun activities and play ideas that will help promote learning and development.When Children Speak More than One Language
Parents of children who will learn two or more languages may have questions - and now you have a resource to help! Find out more about how you can support the parents in your program with this research-based guide. Available in English and French.Supporting English Language Learner Transitions in Early Education
Careful attention to a young ELL’s transition into your classroom, and then from your classroom to the next, can really make a difference for the child, the teacher, and the whole class. Here are some strategies and resources to turn transitions into opportunities for success.Newcomer Parents Share the Challenges they Face
Even though CNC is only in its second year of operation, CMAS wanted to hear from newcomer parents and get a deeper understanding of the challenges they face. How were they coping after migrating to a new country with young children? Were the CNC services helping? Read more...Instructions for accessing training
Early Childhood Investigation webinars
- Click on the link provided to link directly to a full webinar description
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select the option of Session Recording VIEW
- You will be taken to a page where you are prompted to provide an email address
- Follow the prompts on screen to register
- After completing the registration form, click “register now” at the bottom of the page
- A new window will open
- Click “View recorded webinar”
- Mac Users: You may first need to install the Windows Media Player for Mac
Penn State University’s Better Kid Care On Demand Lessons,
- Click on the link provided to see a description of the lesson
- Click on “On Demand Web Lessons” (a blue button on the left hand side of your screen)
- Follow the prompts on screen to register as a new customer or sign in as an existing customer
- Lessons are listed alphabetically – choose your lesson topic
- Please note: The full training is available free of charge, but there is a $5 cost if you would like to complete an “assessment” to receive a certificate at the end of the lesson
- Click start now
- Lessons include readings, videos, supporting resources and reflection exercises
- The sections can be reviewed individually or in groups
The CNC Environment
| Online Training Available | Length | Format | Cost |
| Changing Spaces | 2 hours | Better Kid Care – Lessons On Demand | FREE |
| Supporting Resources Available | Format | ||
| An Environment that Positively Impacts Young Children | Early Childhood News Article | ||