Resources
WEBINAR: Micro-Moments of Connection! Moving beyond Negativity and Judgement to Strengthen Relationships with Families
A child’s learning and development are best supported when caregivers and parents, or other caretakers have strong, trusting relationships. Establishing effective and collaborative relationships can be challenging. This webinar will guide you in utilizing impactful strategies to enhance your connection with parents. You will be inspired to find new ways to illuminate and share special moments as a way to reduce negativity and judgment that can cause stress and fuel misunderstandings.
Cultural Diversity and Mental Health
Helping children and young people understand, respect and appreciate cultural differences helps create a sense of belonging. This resource from Australia examines why understanding culture is important, challenges that may impact children and families, and how respect for diversity is related to children's sense of belonging and mental health.
7 Wonderful Things ECEs Can Do For Children
Early childhood educators (ECEs) are incredibly valuable in supporting and guiding the educational, social, behavioural, and emotional development of children in their early years. Through their work, they provide a strong foundation for kids’ future learning and functioning. This article highlights 7 wonderful things ECEs can do for children.
WEBINAR: Calming Toddlers to Promote Self-Regulation
Despite the best efforts of early childhood educators, some older infants and toddlers naturally hit, bite, and otherwise display aggressive behaviors. These common tiny-tot behaviors challenge caregivers and parents and are among the biggest stressors they encounter. Because it is so complicated to understand what drives toddler behavior and redirect it, it’s hard to know what to do to support them in learning self-regulation. In this webinar, join toddler expert, Raelene Ostberg to learn and a four-step “HELP” model to transform unwanted behaviors and support toddlers’ prosocial development.
Harvest Festivals Around the World: Video
What is Harvest Festival? How do people celebrate harvest around the world? This video shows several different harvest festivals that are celebrated around the world throughout the year from Pongal to Vendimia, The Moon Festival to Olivagando. We share some of the many ways people celebrate harvest around the world.
40 Gratitude Activities for Kids this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a beautiful time of year to practice gratitude. Here’s a list of Thanksgiving gratitude activities and thankful crafts that are fun and easy ways to teach children about gratitude.
Heartwarming Video Shows How Kids See Differences
A heartwarming video from the BBC, is showing how children think about differences. In the video, pairs of young friends answer the question, “What makes you two different from each other?” And their responses reveal a simple and inspiring truth about acceptance and inclusion among kids.
Nurturing Childhoods Through Indigenous Ways of Knowing: Register Now for this Free Online Course
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, registration is now open for Nurturing Childhoods Through Indigenous Ways of Knowing. This free, fully online course was co-created with the voices of our community members, educators, and scholars, and it is designed to empower and support educators, service providers, and families to engage deeply with Indigenous knowledge in early learning environments. Through six learning circles, participants will explore topics such as Indigenous knowledges, perspectives, pedagogies, children as a gift, family and community, land as the first teacher, and Indigenous languages and literacies. This offering seeks to honour the important role that Indigenous ways of knowing play in shaping early childhood education.
Cultural Diversity and Mental Health
Helping children and young people understand, respect and appreciate cultural differences helps create a sense of belonging. This resource from Australia examines why understanding culture is important, challenges that may impact children and families, and how respect for diversity is related to children’s sense of belonging and mental health.
Cultural Atlas
The Cultural Atlas is an educational resource providing comprehensive information on the cultural background of migrant populations. It was developed in Australia, but the content is very relevant and useful for us here in Canada as well!