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Mobile Care: A unique approach to serving newcomer families where they are
Reaching out to immigrant families wherever they are in your community can be safe, informative and fun with Mobile Care.
10th Ontario Professional Development Conference for LINC Childminders
Mark your calendar! October 27-28 is the 10th Ontario Professional Development Conference for LINC Childminders. This year’s focus of Wellness for All is sure to leave you with renewed energy and inspiration!
Connecting Children with Nature Action Kit
We know that finding ways to inspire children's love for the earth today will help them become tomorrow's generation of caring environmental stewards. The World Forum Foundation made a commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative to connect two million young children with nature in the next two years. In order to attain this goal, they created this online Connecting Children with Nature Environmental Action Kit
Culture and Learning
Ensuring "the development of the child ... to the maximum extent possible" is part of every child’s rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. But to what extent is "development" a cultural process that varies between societies, or a natural process that is the same for all children? This edition of Early Childhood in Focus addresses the major policy questions surrounding the place of culture in early childhood programmes, and how to promote development and learning while respecting cultural diversities. Read More
Refugee Children
Do you know the difference between a refugee and an immigrant? This ANCIE Bulletin provides a wealth of information on Refugee Children, the challenges they face, and how you can help. Read More
Welcoming Newcomer Children with Judith Colbert
Judith A. Colbert, PhD is an experienced writer, researcher and training specialist. She is the principle author of both the National LINC Childminding Requirements and Occasional Child Care Requirements. As an early care and education consultant with an international perspective, her goal is to build bridges between research and practice, mainstream and newcomer experiences. Read MoreLearning to Play and Playing to Learn: Getting Ready for School
Looking for information on preparing children for full day kindergarten and beyond?
Available in both French and English, Learning to Play and Playing to Learn is an easy to read parent resource filled with up-to-date information, helpful tips, checklists, and resources.
This brochure will provide answers to the questions of caregivers and newcomer parents alike, on topics such as: What does a Kindergarten day look like? and How can I help my child be ready to learn?
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Special Needs Quick Tip Videos
Do you care for newcomer children with special needs? Do you ever wonder how you can better support them? Read More
Great and Sustainable First Impressions
Education Online has launched with the Forth in a series of 4 workshops. Watch the trailer for Great and Sustainable First Impressions below then click Watch More to watch the full workshop.
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