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20 Creative Cardboard Box Games and Activities for Kids
Cardboard boxes are one of the greatest and most versatile toys. Yep. You read that right. Before you take those boxes to the recycling bin, think of all the things your kids could do with them. From tissue boxes to shoe boxes, TVs, cereal, fridges, crackers, pizza, and all those online shopping spree items, there are so many ways to DIY these cartons into some fun. Here’s a list of 20 cardboard box craft ideas, games, and activities to get you started.
December Fun and Activities: Sesame Workshop
It's a wonderful time of year for families to connect! Sesame Workshop has put together a fun list of books, music, movies and more that you can share with the children and families in your program this month.
Building a Gratitude Jar Together
Highlight the power of gratitude! Some ideas for self-care take longer to show results, but the more we keep them up, the easier it is to remember them when we need them the most. In tough times, help children pause, notice, and savor the feelings that the good things in our lives bring. In this quick, 5-minute Sesame Workshop gratitude jar video, kids can watch Grandma Nell create a Gratitude Jar to help Tamir and Gabrielle practice gratitude.
10 fun autumn activities for kids
Cool but comfortable autumn weather is a great time to encourage families to get active outdoors and enjoy everything the season has to offer here in Canada! As a way of saying thanks to autumn, Active for Life has 10 fresh ways to play that you can share with families this season... because developing physical literacy is a year-round journey.
Activities for Infants
There are many great activities we can do with infants to support their development. This article explains four stages of infancy, major developmental milestones for each stage, and fun activities you can do with babies to help them meet those milestones!
7 Wonderful Things ECEs Can Do For Children
Early childhood educators (ECEs) are incredibly valuable in supporting and guiding the educational, social, behavioural, and emotional development of children in their early years. Through their work, they provide a strong foundation for kids’ future learning and functioning. This article highlights 7 wonderful things ECEs can do for children.
Harvest Festivals Around the World: Video
What is Harvest Festival? How do people celebrate harvest around the world? This video shows several different harvest festivals that are celebrated around the world throughout the year from Pongal to Vendimia, The Moon Festival to Olivagando. We share some of the many ways people celebrate harvest around the world.
40 Gratitude Activities for Kids this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a beautiful time of year to practice gratitude. Here’s a list of Thanksgiving gratitude activities and thankful crafts that are fun and easy ways to teach children about gratitude.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity for the CNC community to stand with the Indigenous peoples in Canada and listen. It can be difficult to find our path towards reconciliation, but we encourage you to reflect, learn about residential schools, and begin a dialogue within your CNC programs. To acknowledge and honour the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, here is a collection of online events and resources to share.WEBINAR: Building Blocks for Supporting All Children in Inclusive Settings
Are you thinking about how to meaningfully include ALL children in the routines and activities in your program? This webinar can help you determine which supports might be the most useful, identify modifications, and create plans to promote participation, engagement, and access for children who need additional support.