Culture and Diversity
WEBINAR – Transforming Challenging Behavior Through Visionary Leadership: The Impact of Culture when Communicating with Staff and Families
Did you see Barbara Kaiser's most recent Early Childhood Investigations webinar? CNC programs are microcosms of the world’s cultures where we find educators, children, families, and administrators from every walk of life who bring a rich tapestry of experiences, values, and norms. This convergence of diverse viewpoints has assets and opportunities for cultural conflict, especially when it comes to children’s behavior. When you know and understand how your culture influences your leadership style – your vision, your expectations, and how you communicate with your staff and the families you are in a better position to work together to support all children. This insightful and enlightening webinar will lead you to explore your cultural influences and how they impact your ability to lead staff, work with families, interpret children’s behaviors, and create a cohesive supportive environment.
March 21st is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recognizes that the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination take place every day. Here is an infographic that explains how racism can impact child development, and some ideas for how you can talk to young children about race and racism.
12 Spring Traditions from Around the World
Spring is a time of rebirth, renewal, and warm-weather activities. Baby animals are born, flowers bloom, and families around the world welcome spring with their own traditions. Through food, festivals, and various activities, the spring celebrations are endless. Here’s a list of how 12 different countries welcome spring.
Have you seen this top-rated 2024 CNC conference session recording?
Supporting Children’s Home Languages was one of our top-rated sessions, and it's definitely worth checking out! In this presentation, a Speech and Language Pathologist discusses multilingualism, the importance of self-awareness and objectivity, dispels myths, and encourages reflection. They also share specific tools and strategies for educators to create warm and welcoming environments for everyone as they journey towards creating more diverse, equitable, and inclusive programs.
International Mother Language Day: February 21
Languages are the most powerful instrument in preserving and developing heritage. Every February, International Mother Language Day helps to increase awareness and mobilize partners and resources that support language diversity and multilingualism across the globe. How will you celebrate the linguistic diversity of your CNC program this year?
How did Black History Month come to be?
February is Black History Month! This is a time to celebrate and remember all the ways that Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s history and culture. Throughout February, this celebration provides a chance to learn about African cultures.
Fun Ideas for Celebrating Lunar New Year with Kids
The Lunar New Year is the beginning of the Lunar calendar, which is based on the phases of the moon. This year, Lunar New Year starts on January 29, 2025, and it is the Year of the Snake, which symbolizes wisdom, charm, transformation, and intuition in the Chinese zodiac. This day is celebrated around the world… Here are some of the many ways that you might choose to celebrate with the children and families in your program!
50 Helpful Words Have Been Translated into 10 Languages for CNC!
Communicating with newcomer children and their families can be challenging. We translated 50 frequently used words into the l0 languages most commonly spoken in our newcomer programs. The words are available as cards that include pictures and phonetic pronunciations. These can be used as a visual to support language learning and confidence, create cultural connections, and communicate with and involve parents in the learning process. The files are available in a variety of formats, so you can print and/or repurpose them in many ways!
WEBINAR: Rethinking Relationships and Bias in Early Childhood
This webinar is an excellent opportunity to talk about how teacher identity impacts the quality of interactions in their programs. It also provides examples of how adults can respond to conversations about race in the classroom.
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.