Learn more about the B.C. Early Learning and Child Care Agreement – BC Order in Council Read about the science behind why laughter reduces stress.
July 16 – Summer: Play, Sun, and Fun
On the way to the library and looking for some good summer books to share with your child? Here are 21 Fabulously Fun Children’s Books for Summer Vacation or check out Scholastic’s list of 100 top children’s books of all […]
June 18 – Medley of June Activities
This is the June, 2021 Poster for National Indigenous History Month with a description of the visual elements. The Learning Circle Classroom Activities on First Nations in Canada – Ages 4 – 7 is a resource created in collaboration with […]
May 27- Healthy Living: Physical Literacy
This short Video on Executive Function – the Brain (5:36 mins.), from the Centre on the Developing Child at Harvard University, explains more about executive function. This series of 6 articles tells the story of a child’s early brain development […]
May 14 – Healthy Living: All about Food
Read about the Canada Food Guide Guide and watch a video about preparation of vegetables and fruit. Appetite to Play is a BC website for early years providers and educators that focuses on physical activity and healthy eating in Early […]
April 30 – Social Emotional Learning
This video (8:31 mins) developed by CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) defines social emotional learning and the important role parents play in working together with educators to support their child’s SEL development. Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, speaker, author […]
APRIL 16 – ALL ABOUT SPRING
Reconciliation · In this vimeo (2:55 mins.) What Is Reconciliation? by Murray Sinclair, as Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee over 10 years ago, reminds educators of their significant role in process of reconciliation. · This Educator’s Guide to Understanding Indigenous Content […]
MARCH 10 – ALL ABOUT PLAY AND OUTDOOR PLAY
Ministry of Education Documents: · Early Learning Framework: A Guide for Families · Resource List to complement the framework.