40 Reasons Why Play is Crucial for Brain Development
“Play is crucial for every aspect of child development — cognitive, mental, emotional, physical, and social growth and well-being are all profoundly enriched by play.”
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Research: “When I’m playing with him, everything else in my life sort of falls away”: exploring grandparents’ and grandchildren’s learning through outdoor play
“This study explores the learnings that Canadian grandparents and their 3- to 5-year-old grandchildren attained through intergenerational outdoor play.”
Federal Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund is a good step, more are needed
“Ballantyne also noted that capital funds alone will not increase the availability of licensed child care. She said plans and spending to expand child care infrastructure must go hand-in-hand with …
PM Justin Trudeau makes a child-care announcement
On June 28, 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the Greater Toronto Area to make an announcement on child care.
News: Kitwanga families to strengthen culture through new child care spaces
“When I think of good childcare, I think of our language nest. Not only do our children get to learn how to talk, paint and colour in English but they …
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News: More people can pursue in-demand careers as early childhood educators
“ECEs are skilled professionals that provide care, connection and early learning opportunities for our young children during one of the most important times of their lives. They are essential for …
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Workshop: How Outdoor Education Promotes the Living Inquires of the BC Early Learning Framework
Learn how outdoor education fits perfectly into the Living Inquiries of the BC Early Learning Framework in this engaging two hour presentation. Bring your curiousity and your questions!
2023 Outdoor Learning Conference
May 4-6, 2023 | Banff, AB. The overarching theme for the 2023 Outdoor Learning Conference is “Place and Pedagogy: Where Learning Happens”. This year’s inaugural Conference will focus on Indigenous …
Workshop-Best Choices: The Ethical Journey
Registration is now open for the January through July 2023 cohorts of Best Choices: The Ethical Journey. The course is offered through a combination of self-paced, online modules and virtual …
Understanding Your Child’s Love Language
“While the ‘Love Languages’ framework was originally aimed at couples, many of the concepts can be applied to the caregiver-child relationship as well. Understanding your own and your child’s love …
