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10 Tips For Encouraging Language

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Supporting Refugee Families Through Gradual Separation

English: Supporting Refugee Families Through Gradual Separation
French: Comment soutenir les familles réfugiées pendant la période de séparation progressive

Supporting Home Language Maintenance

English: Supporting Home Language Maintenance
French: L’importance d’encourager les familles à preserver leur langue maternelle

Guiding Refugee Children’s Behaviour

English: Guiding Refugee Children's Behaviour
French: Comment guider le comportement des enfants réfugiés

Caring for Refugee Children

English: Caring for Refugee Families
French: Le soin et la garde des enfants réfugiés

Welcoming Syrian Refugee Families

English: Welcoming Refugee Families
French: Comment accueillir les familles réfugiées

Video: Using Math Talk to Support Learning

In this video, Dr. Jeffery Trawick-Smith and Dr. Sudha Swaminathan discuss the importance of using math and math talk to help support learning in the preschool classroom. Child and Family Development Resource Center teacher Cynthia DeJesus shares her experiences on using these strategies in her classroom.

Video: Preschool Science Experiment – Program planning ideas for your program!

The preschool classroom at Bright Horizons does a science experiment in which they mix together water, cornstarch and food coloring. Hear about all that they are learning and watch as they see what happens when the different materials and colors mix together!

Video: Investigating Trees – Program planning ideas for your program!

Preschool and toddler teachers describe how children engaged in a variety of learning activities while investigating the properties of trees. Hear how the the teachers developed their plan, and see how much the children have fun and learn here

Why Play = Learning

Play is a legitimate right of childhood, representing a crucial aspect of children’s physical, intellectual and social development. This topic will help you understand the benefits of play and why it should be an integral part of young children’s education. Read more