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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.

Let’s Get Talking 2
CCCF and Speech and Audiology Canada, with sponsorship from Wintergreen Learning Materials are proud to present Let’s Get Talking! How to Stimulate Language in the Early Years. This webinar will help you understand the difference between language stimulation strategies such as commenting, extension and reformulation. Learn strategies on how to build children’s phonological awareness, vocabulary,

Let’s Get Moving
CCCF is pleased to share this webinar where Professor Dawne Clark will explain how to use the resources found on ActivePlay.ca/JeuActif.ca. Discover such resources as videos, posters, activities and articles to promote active play in early years settings. ActivePlay.ca’s videos and posters are also available in five international languages and three Indigenous languages in addition

Controlling Food Safety Issues in Child Care Settings
Playing games with food safety is one type of play best left out of child care centres. By fully grasping and adopting key food safety principles, child care operators and food caterers who serve child care centres can help to ensure the food they provide for young children is consistently and predictably safe. If not,

When a Child Is Hospitalized
Hospitalization of a child can be a frightening, stressful event for both children and parents. Read more on how you can prepare for this situation.

Simple as ABC: Everyday Actions for Healthy and Sustainable Child Care Settings
September can feel like the start of a new year, a time of change. The temperature starts to cool, the leaves change colour and children return to school. It is a great time to refresh and reflect on ways to enhance and improve our child care programs. This includes reviewing practices and policies for overall

Experience Math Through Nature
Learn how to use math to create a fun and exciting outdoor experience for your children? Engage children in real-life problem solving in nature with math concepts.
ECE Topics at a glance
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