Handling uncomfortable conversations with parents
Effectively communicating with parents and caregivers of the children in your care is an essential part of the job. Because parents aren’t in the program every day, they rely on educators to tell them how their child is managing classroom routines and expectations. Many parents also want to know how their child is doing and how they can support their child at home. But what's the
best way to handle the uncomfortable conversations that we sometimes have to have with parents?
Webinar: Early Childhood Behaviour Guidance Practices and the Role of Implicit Bias
In this paradigm-shifting
webinar, participants will learn about implicit racial bias and its role in behavior management practices and policies in early childhood programs. This training is a great opportunity for us to examine how our own implicit biases may affect how we manage the behavior of young children of color in our programs.
Being a Teen in Canada – Available in 7 Languages
The
Being a Teen in Canada tips sheets, video, and facilitation guide are part of the Family Life in Canada resource series. The goal of this series is to help newcomers adjust to life in Canada and encourage them to access information, programs, and services in their community. All you have to do is sign up to get access to the free resources that are available in 7 languages - making them easy to use with the newcomer families you work with!
Learn with Natural Curiosity: The Importance of Indigenous Perspectives in Children’s Environmental Inquiry
Natural Curiosity is a beautiful website full of
educational resources and
professional learning opportunities for educators who wish to deepen their own inquiry into inquiry-based learning, the four-branch environmental inquiry framework, and Indigenous perspectives.
Caring for Kids New to Canada: Updated Resource List
Caring for Kids New to Canada has updated this list of online health information for parents in other languages!
Activity Idea: Ice Chalk Art
Chalk is a fun summer activity that children love - and
ice chalk is easily washed away with just a little water! Made with simple and easy-to-find ingredients, it's a great way to help keep kids cool. And remember to visit
LET'S PLAY for more activity ideas this summer!
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math for Preschoolers?
Lately, everyone seems to be talking about STEAM. It’s a hot topic in the world of education, but
what does it really mean?
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. You may think some of these subjects seem lofty for young children to grasp - and in some ways, that’s true. But young children can build a strong foundation for future learning by exploring STEAM preschool skills and concepts through play. And there are lots of STEAM activities that you can do with children to keep them
engaged and learning using simple household items!
HiMama Helps Webinar: How to teach children to embrace differences
Let's talk about how young children develop their understanding of differences! Most importantly, this
webinar provides practical strategies that CNC staff can use to encourage young children to talk about, understand and appreciate differences between people and places.
Being a Dad in Canada – Available in 7 Languages
The
Being a Dad in Canada tips sheets, video, and facilitation guide are part of the Family Life in Canada resource series. The goal of this series is to help newcomers adjust to life in Canada and encourage them to access information, programs, and services in their community. All you have to do is sign up to get access to the free resources that are available in 7 languages - making them easy to use with the newcomer families you work with!
Free Toolkit: Engaging Families in Healthy Development
Parents are their child’s first teachers—and when they’re actively involved in promoting early development, the results are better outcomes and stronger parent– child bonds. Children with involved parents are more likely to get the support they need and be prepared for school and future success. Adapted from the trusted Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ®) family of products, you can use this
toolkit of resources to help you engage families in nurturing their child’s development - and help them get their children off to the best start in life!
