Resources
Why Kids Should Play Outdoors in Winter
In winter and cold weather children’s play is often limited to the indoors. Adult fears about safety and negative attitudes toward exposure to cold weather are the barriers that prevent children from accessing play in winter months, but it's up to adults to focus on the importance of children’s play, regardless of the season. After all, play should not be restricted to warm weather. Let’s welcome winter with a playful attitude.New and Improved Multilingual Parent Resource: All About Care for Newcomer Children (CNC)
A new and improved version of one of our most popular resources, is now available in 21 languages and ready for use in all provinces. All About CNC will help parents understand, what they can expect from CNC, important things to remember - like staying on-site, and information they need to share with CNC staff. It also has a section on the bottom, where you can personalize the document to communicate information that is specific to your SPO/CNC program.All About Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) – Multilingual Parent Resource
This new and improved version of one of our most popular resources, is now available in over 40 languages and is ready for use in all provinces.Free Online Learning
Join the edWeb community to connect with early childhood educators, attend/view webinars, earn CE certificates, get advice from experts, exchange ideas and resources, ask questions/get answers, and discover ways to improve teaching and learning.Canada immigration explained: Video answers to 9 common questions
This "Coming to Canada" video series answers nine common questions, on topics like: Immigrants vs. refugees: How are people getting into Canada? How is Canada's immigration system different from that of the U.S.? Do refugee claimants automatically get access to our hospitals and doctors?Building Emotional Literacy: Video
Children have so many emotions. Have you ever tried using a mood metre or starting the day with a moment of silence? In this video, we're reminded of how important it is to help children learn awareness and strategies for calming down.Creative Expression Activities to Try
Creative experiences can help develop meaningful connections in young developing minds as children move, touch, manipulate different materials and experiment. Here is a list of creative expression activities for preschoolers are an ideal way to develop imagination, expand curiousity and provide opportunities for self-expression!
