Programs and Activities

Sample CNC – Program Planning Sheet

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A Guide for Engaging ELL Families: Twenty Strategies for School Leaders

Engaging ELL families can only work if all members of the community (including administrators, staff, parents, and students) are committed to the broader mission. The road will probably be bumpy at first and will most certainly require you to think outside of the box — the keys to your success may surprise you! Read more...

Looking for ideas for creative play and learning?

Learning4kids is an online resource where parents, educators can find fun activities and play ideas that will help promote learning and development.

The Little Igloo that Grew to Engage a Whole School Community

When a simple idea evolves into a full-blown project involving CNC children, adult students from all LINC levels plus the entire school – and it’s hugely successful – it‘s a story worth sharing! Read More...

Manitoba’s Early Learning and Child Care Curriculum Framework

Manitoba is committed to supporting quality in early learning and child care (ELCC) programs. A key component is Early Returns: Manitoba’s Early Learning and Child Care Curriculum Framework for Preschool Centres and Nursery Schools. This curriculum framework supports staff at preschool centres and nursery schools to develop, describe and enhance their curriculum through child-centred care. This framework helps staff design playbased, developmentally appropriate interactions, relationships, environments and experiences to allow all children to develop to their fullest potential.

Play and Cultural Context

Play has been observed in every society where children were studied. It can be considered a universal trait of human psychology. However, like every human activity, it is affected by our cultural context. Different cultures value and react differently to play. Read more...

Ensuring a High Quality Child-Centred CNC Program

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Looking for multicultural kids songs and nursery rhymes?

You'll find the lyrics to children's songs from around the world in both English and the original language here!

Combined Care – Activity Planning

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Child-Centred Program Planning Resources

The Family Resource Facilitation Program (FRFP) website has lots of information and resources to help you with child-centred programming!