Sharing expertise in newcomer childcare and support settlement.
CMAS is Canada's leading organization that focuses on caring for newcomer children.
We take a great deal of pride in sharing our expertise with immigrant serving organizations and other
organizations in the child care field.
We identify gaps in service and work to create solutions; establish and measure the standards of care;
and support services for newcomer families through resources, training and consultations.
If you are looking for resources on caring for newcomer children, please visit our CNC site.
Family Day Across Canada
Family Day is celebrated differently across the country, but no matter where you live, it's a great opportunity to encourage families to get outside and have some fun with the kids! Here are two lists full of outdoor winter activity ideas to share with parents this month: 40 Outdoor Activities for Kids this Winter & 10 Fun & Easy Outdoor Winter Activities for Kids
How did Black History Month come to be?
February is Black History Month! This is a time to celebrate and remember all the ways that Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s history and culture. Throughout February, this celebration provides a chance to learn about African cultures.
Ten Sesame Street Resources All About Love
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but every day is the right day to celebrate all the people, places, and things that you love! So here are ten songs, videos, and activities that you can use in your program to celebrate the power of love all year round
It’s Multicultural Children’s Book Day!
The goal of Multicultural Children’s Book Day is to raise awareness for the kid’s books that celebrate diversity and get more of these books into classrooms, libraries and collections. Here's a list of books and activities... maybe you'll find a new favourite!
Winter Safety Tip Sheet for Parents
Winter can be lots of fun, but unfortunately, there are some associated potential dangers for children. Here are some tips to share with parents to help families stay safe during the winter season!
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."
Free Online After-School Program for School Age Kids
Brainworx! is a free, interactive and empowering online after-school program where children in grades 1-6 can learn and have fun in a safe online environment - so it's a great resource to share with the newcomer families with school-age children in your program! The program is hosted 2x per week after school, and each group is led by live volunteer coaches and mentors. It even incorporates physical activity and helps create a sense of belonging and community by keeping the groups consistent and small - so everyone can get to know one another. By providing a flexible enrichment opportunity for students, Brainworx! allows children to improve their literacy and Social Emotional Literacy skills without in-person barriers. Be sure to share this opportunity with the families in your program today!
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