Resources

Dual Language Learning

Video: Developing Literacy Skills With Dual Language Learners
Impact of Second Language/Bilingualism at An Early Age
Video: Frontloading for English Language Learners
5 tips for making science meaningful for newcomer children
Second Language Learning and Keeping the Child's First Language
Creating a Language-Rich Environment
How does being bilingual benefit children?

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Immunization Information For Parents

Parents Guide to Immunization Immunization Schedule Creator  

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Discussions on Food

Canada's Food Guide (Different Languages)
Introducing Food Allergy Canada!

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Children’s Health

What is Physical Literacy?
Why some children do well despite early adversity: Resilience Video Series
Health Services in Your Community
Provincial Immunization Schedules
Information for Parents A guide to Immunization

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Combined Care – Activity Planning

English

• Combined Care - Activity Planning (PDF)

French

• Services de GENA combinés : planification des activités (PDF)

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National Safety Council:  Playground Safety

National Safety Council:  Playground Safety

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Free multilingual brochures from Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

Westcoast has developed a number of free multilingual resources available to support the development of quality programs for children and families.

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Early Child Development Kit: A Treasure Box of Activities

Giving time for and helping children play during times of stress is one of the most important things you can do.This kit of activities was created to help you help young children continue to develop their skills for thinking, speaking, and interacting with people and things even when times are very difficult.

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International Children’s Library

As families immigrate, it may be difficult, if not impossible, to find children's books from their cultures and in their mother tongue. The International Children's Digital Library Foundation (ICDL Foundation) supports the world's children by making the best in children's literature available online free of charge. The Foundation has built a digital library of outstanding children's books from around the world.

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Food safety for vulnerable populations

To reduce the risk of food poisoning (food-related illness), it's important to follow safe food handling and cooking practices. Knowing how to properly cook, clean, chill and separate foods while handling and preparing them can help you to avoid complications from food poisoning. Read more...