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Our ECE topic section provides a vast archive of articles that cover topics that are important to you and your work. Articles have been written by ECEs, researchers, faculty, and other subject and content experts. We make it a priority to provide quality ELCC materials you can trust. We encourage you to share our articles with the early childhood community. CCCF Members can also enjoy our vast Interaction Magazine Archive with articles from leading subject matter experts.
Supporting Our Most Vulnerable
Read this editorial from the Winnipeg Free Press – on why children above all other citizens need to be protected and supported with quality child care.
Provinces and Territories Urged to Implement Predictable Funding Models for Child Care Operators to Support $10-a-Day Program: Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) Outlines Vision for Quality Child Care
Read how our CCCF Vision for Quality Child Care in Canada outlines how local governments need predictable funding models and adequate support for ECEs, to create a child care system that truly serves the needs of all families in Canada.
CCCF 2024 Vision for Child Care in Canada
Read the CCCF’s new Vision for Child Care in Canada.
Implementing Children’s Rights into Early Childhood Curriculum
Learn to implement a Children’s Rights-Based Approach to Practice. Through fun activities like storytelling, role-playing, and creative projects, educators empower children to understand and stand up for their rights. By weaving these principles into our curriculum, Early Childhood Educators pave the way for a more caring and inclusive world, starting from the earliest years.
The importance of active play in the early years
Learn from outdoor play experts how to provide opportunities for children to develop physical skills through active play and the lifelong benefits to children. Develop evidence-based active play program strategies for early educators, administrators and parents to Introduce engaging active play programming in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor settings for young children.
A Glimpse into the 2023 Breath of Fresh Air Outdoor Play Summit
Read about the inspiring three-day 2023 Breath of Fresh Air Outdoor Play Summit. From thought leaders, practitioners, researchers, and policy makers dedicated to advancing outdoor play and learning in Canada.
ECE Topics at a glance
Search evidence-based professional practice resources, articles, research, stories from ECEs in the field, reports, statistics and news. Explore our ECE topics whether you’re starting out on your journey or are an experienced decision maker or policy advisor. Find valuable information to grow in your journey to become your best ECE self. You can also join us for an interactive webinar.
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