How will you celebrate friendship in your program this month?
July 30th is
International Day of Friendship, and the United Nations wants to promote peace through friendship between countries, cultures, communities and people. Find activity ideas
here to help you celebrate friendship in your program this month!
Video: Investigating Nature with Toddlers and Preschoolers
Watch as preschool and toddler children engage in a variety of fun learning activities while investigating insects, worms, gardening, and other aspects of nature - and
get ideas for developing your own plan!
Refugees Welcome: TED Talks Video Playlist
Not since World War II have so many people been forcibly displaced by war and persecution. In response, TED has developed a
playlist of 10 videos on why it's important to help refugees thrive, and personal stories of starting over.
New Quick-Tip Tutorial: Importance of Fire Drills
Planning, practice and training is the best way to keep children safe. Staff must know how to respond to a fire emergency - even if they are there on an infrequent basis. Learn about basic fire drill standards and practices for your CNC program in this
quick-tip tutorial.
Report: Educational Experiences of Refugee Children in Countries of First Asylum
Based on over ten years of in-depth research,
this report explores the educational histories of young refugee children in first-asylum countries and identifies elements of these that are relevant to post-resettlement education.
Video: Hypothesizing About Bugs
Watch how preschool children make hypotheses about bugs, talk about observations and test their hypotheses in this great small group activity!
Looking for inspiration and advice?
This collection of advice from respected mentors for
working with children and
leadership are well worth the read!
Report: Educational and Mental Health Needs of Syrian Refugee Children
Upon arrival in countries of first asylum, Syrian children have encountered various disruptions and barriers to receiving an adequate education.
This report examines the experiences and resulting educational and mental health needs of Syrian children living as refugees.
Let’s celebrate parents!
The
Global Day of Parents provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship.
Video: Open-Ended Questions Guide Garden Observations
This video showcases a student-led lesson guided by the teacher’s use of open-ended questions. Brian Silveira has his pre-K students work in the garden, where they hone their observation skills by looking closely at plants.
