Child Development
Enhancing Learning of Children From Diverse Language Backgrounds: Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual or Multilingual Education in the Early Years
This literature review was commissioned by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Education Sector, and discusses mother tongue based bilingual or multilingual education for children starting in early childhood. The report is meant to inform policy-makers and raise awareness of the value of maintaining the world’s languages and cultures by promoting and resourcing mother tongue-based education for young children. Read more...Culturally Responsive Instruction: Listening to Children
LEARNing Landscapes is an open access, peer-reviewed, online education journal supported by LEARN (Leading English Education and Resource Network). This issue includes an insightful article on Culturally Responsive Instruction. Culturally Responsive Instruction aims to promote the academic success of young children of diverse backgrounds and close the achievement gap that typically exists between these children and their mainstream peers.Bilingualism in Young Children: Separating Fact from Fiction
Our world is becoming increasingly multilingual. This means that many children are being raised as bilinguals. Sometimes bilingualism is a necessity, as a child’s parents may not be fluent in the majority (dominant) language spoken in the community, but sometimes bilingualism is a choice. Read more...Let the children learn through play
Twenty years ago, kids in preschool, kindergarten and even first and second grade spent much of their time playing. Increasingly, these activities are being abandoned for the teacher-led, didactic instruction typically used in higher grades. A growing group of scientists, education researchers and educators say this might be slowing emotional and cognitive development, causing unnecessary stress and perhaps even souring kids’ desire to learn. Read more...Enhancing Children’s Emotional Development
Children who are taught to identify, express, and cope positively with their feelings develop useful life skills. Find out ten ways that educators can enhance children's emotional development here!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.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.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 | ||
Supervision
| Online Training Available |
Length |
Format | Cost |
| Supervision: Moving Children |
1 hour |
Better Kid Care – Lessons On Demand | FREE |
| Supervision: Playground Supervision |
1 hour |
Better Kid Care – Lessons On Demand | FREE |
| Keeping Children Safe on Playgrounds |
2 hours |
Better Kid Care – Lessons On Demand | FREE |
| Managing Risk: Supervision of Children |
15 minutes |
CMAS – Tutorial | FREE |