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Orientations for New CNC Administrators and SDRs
Are you new to Care for Newcomer Children? Have you just joined the CNC leadership team as a CNC Administrator or SDR? If so, we've developed two new orientations just for you!
2025 CNC Virtual Conference

PLEASE NOTE: This conference is only for select CNC staff delegates.
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month and Food Allergy Canada has lots planned this month to increase awareness and education of food allergy across the country. How will you spread awareness and education in your program this month?
Do you want to acknowledge any of these special days in your program this month?
Documentation in LINC childcare settings: The Power of Storytelling
Have you watched Documentation in LINC childcare settings: The Power of Storytelling yet? It was one of our top-rated sessions! Here’s what participants had to say: Amazing inspiration! It was really great to see some samples of documentation... I got a lot of examples and many ideas that I can start on now.
NEW! 9 Easy Observations Strategies for CNC
This CNC Learning Moment session focuses on simple ways to do child observations in CNC - and how you can use your observations to troubleshoot challenging behaviour and help you with daily programming! We encourage you to watch on your own, or as a team! You’ll also find a list of resource links to extend your learning and further support your CNC team.
Have you seen this top-rated 2024 CNC conference session recording?
Supporting Children’s Home Languages was one of our top-rated sessions, and it's definitely worth checking out! In this presentation, a Speech and Language Pathologist discusses multilingualism, the importance of self-awareness and objectivity, dispels myths, and encourages reflection. They also share specific tools and strategies for educators to create warm and welcoming environments for everyone as they journey towards creating more diverse, equitable, and inclusive programs.
NEW! Routines and Transitions CNC Learning Moment
In this 25-minute session, CMAS consultant Tricia Kassotis joins us to talk about Routines and Transitions. She also share ideas for including culture and supporting children in managing their emotions during daily transitions. We encourage you to watch on your own, or as a team! You’ll also find that each new session includes a list of resource links to extend your learning and further support your CNC team.
2024 CNC Conference session recordings are now available!
The 2024 CNC Conference session recordings are now available here. One of our top-rated sessions was Designing YES Spaces: Embrace the YES and Design a Space for Children, and it's definitely worth checking out! Here’s what one participant had to say about this session: "Lots of useful tips to better ourselves to meet children’s needs.... Excellent ideas for how to use space."
NEW! Imaginative Play CNC Learning Moment
In this 20-minute session, CMAS consultant Tricia Kassotis joins us to talk about the benefits of Imaginative Play and provides lots of ideas for activities and diverse materials you can use in your program!