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CMAS Webinar: Virtual Programming for Young Children
Over the last two years, many SPOs have responded to the needs of newcomer families during the pandemic by delivering online services - and the SDR from one such organization has developed a webinar to share what they’ve learned! In this webinar, join Zakia Labonee, the SDR from Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services to talk about three important things to consider in developing virtual programming for young children: child development, building relationships, and family support.
National Poison Prevention Week
Parachute is working with partners across Canada to provide resources and activities to raise awareness about poisoning, which is now the third-leading cause of injury-related death in Canada, according to the 2021 Cost of Injury Report. There are lots of great resources available on our Poison Prevention Week webpage for National Poison Prevention Week, March 20 to 26, 2022.International Women’s Day 2022: #BreaktheBias!
International Women’s Day 2022 is on March 8. To celebrate, here are 6 Women’s Day facts (and this year's inspiring theme) that you should know about!Video: Cultural Humility
"Cultural Humility: People, Principles and Practices," is a 30-minute documentary by San Francisco State professor Vivian Chávez, that mixes poetry with music, interviews, archival footage, and images of community, nature and dance to explain what Cultural Humility is and why we need it. The film describes a set of three principles that guide the thinking, behavior and actions of individuals and institutions to positively affect interpersonal relationships as well as systems change.Playful Math: Webinar
How can we make learning math fun for children? An easy way is through play! In this webinar, Scholar's Choice will be sharing activities and ideas that encourage early numeracy, mathematical comprehension, and a love of numbers! Participants will also hear about ways to nurture a sense of curiosity related to mathematical concepts that engage children in a playful way!The Great Canadian Farm Tour
Did you know that March is Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month? This year, you can sign up to participate in 11 virtual farm tours from across Canada. Each one explores something different to show the diversity of Canada’s Agriculture. There are lots of great resources and farm tours to explore on topics like dairy, eggs, maple syrup, and even composting!Learning about Indigenous Leaders, Language, Revitalization, and Cultures
For Canada History Week 2021, Historica Canada developed a simple but powerful digital magazine to share more about Indigenous History: Learning about Indigenous leaders, language revitalization, and cultures. We encourage our programs across Canada to take this opportunity to learn, reflect upon and engage with Canada’s past.42 Easy Activities to Share With Parents
When parents are trying to work, it can be tricky to find things to keep the kids busy. Here's a great list of activity ideas to share with parents - and most require no special equipment, just common household items!Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
What does this term mean to you? How does it apply in early childhood education? With Black History Month in mind, Dr. Nefertiti Poyner sits down and discusses what culturally responsive means, and how we can all reflect on and improve upon our practices when working with our youngest students. Here's Part 1, Let's Dig Deep: Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices