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Do you want to acknowledge any of these special days in your program this month?
March 21st is the First Day of Spring , and International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination!
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!
50 Helpful Words Have Been Translated into 10 Languages for CNC!
Communicating with newcomer children and their families can be challenging. We translated 50 frequently used words into the l0 languages most commonly spoken in our newcomer programs. The words are available as cards that include pictures and phonetic pronunciations. These can be used as a visual to support language learning and confidence, create cultural connections, and communicate with and involve parents in the learning process. The files are available in a variety of formats, so you can print and/or repurpose them in many ways!
Do you want to acknowledge any of these special days in your program this month?
| November 13 | World Kindness Day |
| November 20 | National Child Day |
NEW! CNC Learning Moments: Simple Tips for Play-Based Programming
CNC Learning Moments is a training series that’s been developed especially for you to reflect on, inspire, and improve your CNC program!
In this 30-minute session, CMAS consultant Tricia Kassotis joins us to talk about Simple Tips for Play-Based Programming. This CNC Learning Moment focuses on:
- 3 elements of play-based learning
- Simple ways to create a play-based program
- 3 different approaches to play-based programming
- How children benefit from play-based programs
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.