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5 Ways To Nurture Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EI) is a hot topic these days! And with so many different books and articles to choose from, it can be challenging to process all of the latest findings on EI, much less apply them to everyday life. Here's a quick overview of the research and 5 everyday strategies to help children grow their emotional intelligence in your CNC program.20 Canadian books to read for National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month. Celebrate by reading one of these books for young readers by First Nations, Métis and Inuit authors!7 Interesting Benefits of Water Play
Water is an important natural material that provides hours of absorbing fun and a multitude of wonderful development and learning opportunities. Here, you'll discover the benefits of water play and tips to easily incorporate it into your day to day play schedule.Addressing Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with Young Children
As we engage in conversations about structural racism, our children are watching and listening. They have questions and if they haven’t already, they will ask them. What they learn and how they think about topics like identity, race, differences, and racism depends on the ways in which we choose to engage with them. Here is a helpful compilation of resources specifically about engaging children in conversations about race, and resources to support your important work.49 Fun Preschool Physical Activity Ideas
Children don’t just need a lot of movement, they also need a lot of variety of movement! So here's a list of 49 fun physical activities ideas that will help preschoolers get active and develop skills in a variety of ways.31 Children’s books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance
Research from Harvard University suggests that children as young as three years old, when exposed to racism and prejudice, tend to embrace and accept it, even though they might not understand the feelings. By age 5, white children are strongly biased towards whiteness. To counter this bias, experts recommend acknowledging and naming race and racism with children as early and as often as possible. Children’s books are one of the most effective and practical tools for initiating critical conversations about racism; and they can also be used to model what it means to resist and dismantle oppression.Words That Help With Worries
Our words can hurt or our words can help. When kids worry, give them language to change their situations and outlooks, and to help keep worries at bay. Here's a list of words that can help children get past their worries.
Podcast: Avoiding Challenging Behaviour Through Movement and Play
In this Preschool and Beyond podcast Rae Pica discusses why children need to move and play, and the positive effects they have on learning and behavior.The Ultimate List of Fun Picture Books
This article is written for parents, but it includes a fun list of 48 engaging picture books that are always a hit at storytime!Video Call Dance Party: Dancing, Singing, and Learning Together!
Here are two playful activities for young children that are packed with benefits and will also use up some of that wonderful kid energy. They're designed so that they could be done together on a video call for parents and teachers to lead a group of children in a virtual dance party.