Child Development External 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.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 |
Working with Newcomer Families
| Online Training Available |
Length |
Format | Cost |
| Get Parents and Families Involved in Your Program |
2 hours |
Better Kid Care – Lessons On Demand | FREE |
| Working with Newcomer Families |
1 hour |
CMAS e-course | FREE |
| Supporting Resources Available: | Format | ||
| Working with Newcomer Families | CMAS Tipsheet | ||
Learning Through Play
| Online Training Available |
Length |
Format | Cost |
| Emergent Curriculum – Debunking the Myths and Creating Shared Understanding |
1.5 hours |
Early Childhood Investigations Webinar Recording | FREE |
| The Power of Playful Learning in Early Education: How Guided Play Sparks Social and Academic Outcomes |
1.5 hours |
Early Childhood Investigations Webinar Recording | FREE |
| Responsive Curriculum |
1 hour |
CMAS e-course | FREE |
Toddlers
| Online Training Available | Length | Format | Cost |
| Understanding Toddlers | 2 hours | Better Kid Care – Lessons On Demand | FREE |
| Creating Special Moments with Infants and Toddlers | 2 hours | Better Kid Care – Lessons On Demand | FREE |
| From Biting to Hugging: The Social Development of Infants and Toddlers | 2 hours | Webinar | FREE |
| Nurturing Bilingual Infants and Toddlers | 2 hours | Webinar | FREE |
| Terrific Toddlers | 18 minutes | CMAS Video | FREE |
| Support Resources Available | Format | ||
| 5 Toddler Transition Tips | Article | ||
| 6 Toddler Quiet Time Activities | Article | ||
| Fostering Attachment in the Child Care Setting for Infants and Toddlers | Article |
Early Language and Literacy
| Online Training Available |
Length |
Format | Cost | |
| Learning in Two Languages in Early Childhood: What Every Early Childhood Professional Needs to Know |
1.5 hours |
Early Childhood Investigations Webinar Recording | FREE | |
| Early Literacy Beyond Circle Time – Integrating Language & Literacy into Play |
1.5 hours |
Early Childhood Investigations Webinar Recording | FREE | |
| Support Diversity in Your ECE Program With a A Treasure Trove of Free Resources: Libraries and Librarians |
1.5 hours |
Early Childhood Investigations Webinar Recording | FREE | |
| Language-Rich Environments |
1 hour |
CMAS e-course | FREE | |
| Supporting Resources Available | Format | |||
| Creating a Language-Rich Environment | CMAS Tipsheet | |||
| A Blueprint for Supporting Emergent Bilinguals in Your Program | CMAS Article | |||
| Linguistically Appropriate Practice | CMAS conference video – 10 min | |||
| Print All Around Us | CMAS Experts Corner Article | |||