Don’t Abandon PD: How One Program is Incorporating Professional Development
CNC teams have always displayed a strong commitment to constant improvement. PD sessions often have great turn-outs, as caregivers want to keep learning. The last few years have seen a significant decrease in organized PD opportunities. For some programs, however, it didn’t mean the end of PD.
Read on to find out how the CCLCS CNC program incorporates PD.
Happy Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day!
Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of early childhood educators and the commitment they make every day to children and families in Ontario. "Registered early childhood educators are trained professionals specializing in the early development and learning of children, and are registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators. ... They are the ones that we put our faith in. They are the ones ... shaping our kids and our future generations. ... " ~ Honourable Indira Naidoo-Harris, Associate Minister of Education
Despite challenges, small-town Canada can feel like ‘heaven’ to newcomers
Brandon University's Rural Development Institute wanted to find out if small towns can provide all the necessary supports and services for newcomers. Their study delves into the challenges and successes of settling refugees and immigrants in rural communities.
This article also describes the experience of a family when they resettled in Killarney, Manitoba as sponsored refugees. "Here we are free. The people are very friendly," Joh said. "It feels like home..."
Childhood Interrupted: Lost Years for the Children of the Syrian Refugee Crisis
Earlier this year, a team travelled to Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey to assess the situation of refugee children in the region. Their report describes the children and families at risk, and documents the educational crisis. It also recommends consideration of family unity and the best interests of the child when developing services.
Read more...
Nothing beats Grandma’s home cooking…
A restaurant in New York has been serving traditional foods prepared by grandmothers from different cultures for ten years. Read the
Enoteca Maria story
here!
4 quick recipes for sensory play that you’ve probably never tried before
Children can spend hours exploring with touch, language and imagination, but you don’t have to spend a lot of money and time creating exciting sensory materials. Here are four
sensory play ideas you can make with everyday ingredients you already have!
Kids in Motion: Ideas for Active Play, Every Day
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers love to play and move.
Kids in Motion is full of information about children's natural need to be active, ages and stages of development, and activity ideas for encouraging active play, every day.
Does your team know the 5 steps to follow if a child has a severe allergic reaction?
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. Training, awareness and planning are essential to managing risks and keeping children safe. Train staff quickly and easily with this
quick-tip-tutorial!
Video Snapshots: How to Support a Young Dual Language Learner at the Beginning of the Year?
These
video snapshots are a great training tool! They not only document the early stages and strategies of preschool second language acquisition, but also reflect current research. It is a rare look at the first stages that are so vital to the teacher-child connection.
How does settlement impact families?
The newest edition of AMSSA's Migration Matters info sheet series,
Family, Migration and Settlement, is full of facts and insight to help you better understand how and why integrating into Canadian society impacts parenting and family dynamics.
