Creative learning spaces encourage and inspire educators, children and their families
Preparing the Learning Environment
Responsive caregiving with parents and caregivers along with the setting up the physical environment are essential elements of creating the optimal learning opportunities for children. Safe, carefully thought out, creative learning spaces encourage and inspire educators, children and their families. Trusting, healthy and strong relationships with families is an essential piece of a successful learning environment.
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RETHINKING NAPTIME: CCCF WEBINAR
Join expert sleep researchers in rethinking naptime. We will cover sleep basics, the benefits of naps, the signs children are ready to stop napping, and the benefits of ending naps.
Parents as Partners: Enhancing Self-Esteem
When parents and practitioners join together in relationships of mutual respect, their partnership forms the foundation for children’s positive self-esteem.
Strengthening Communication Skills
Child care experts today agree that the components of language and literacy – the ability to listen, speak, read and write – are equal and interrelated: the development of one relies on the development of the others.
Coping with Separation Anxiety
Entering into a new child care arrangement can be an emotional experience for both parent and child. Here’s how to help your child cope with separation anxiety.
Respecting the Children in Our Care
There are many ways to treat children with respect in a childcare environment.
Creating Toys and Activities for Children From “Beautiful Junk”
Recycling has become part of most people’s lives. But before some items hit the recycle bin, they can be reused to create toys and art
Enjoy Some Of Our Past Content On This Topic
- Working with Military Families
Together with the Vanier Institute of the Family, CCCF developed a resource for practitioners who are serving military families. Download the copy here - Developmentally Appropriate Practices in School-Age Child Care
To encourage developmentally appropriate practices, the children’s environment should be well organized, clearly defined and easily accessible. Download the copy here - Understanding Learning Styles
The more senses we use to learn about anything, the more information we get. Download the copy here - Respecting Children’s Rights in Practice
Learning to share and to take turns, listening and being listened to are ways children learn about respecting each other’s rights. Download the copy here - Supporting Children to Learn Through Play
The child care setting promotes play when divided into a number learning centres clearly defined areas that have equipment, materials and supplies that fit together and promote children’s developmental growth. Download the copy here - Building Partnerships with Families
Here are some ways to strengthen your partnership with parents in caring for their children. Download the copy here - Primary Care
The primary caregiving approach supports a goodness of fit model, enriches communication, and solidifies relationships with families. Download the copy here
