by Lisa Daly Transforming Your Outdoor Early Learning Environments invites center and home-based educators to reimagine and reconstruct their image of conventional children s play yards as they know them. [Read More]
By Tim NeedlesThere are numerous books on STEAM, but most are either arts and crafts project books designed for children or high-level books that can be weighty and inaccessible for new teachers. [Read More]
By Peter Moorhouse This essential guide provides clear and comprehensive support for those looking to introduce creative woodwork into early years settings. [Read More]
This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo. [Read More]
By Holly Robinson Peete, Ryan Elizabeth Peete "Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. It's harder for him to make friends. Or show his true feelings. Or stay safe." [Read More]
By Matthew A. Cherry Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful.... [Read More]
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The middle years (ages 6-12) are a developmental turning point and a critical period of transitions from early childhood to the teen years. [Read More]
Resources available for borrowing through the ECCDC Lending Library. [Read More]
This kit provides early learning and care practitioners with the tools necessary to set up an Affirmation Station in their learning environment to provide children with a safe place to calm down, reflect, and engage in mindfulness. [Read More]
By Mark Williams & Danny Penman MINDFULNESS reveals a set of simple yet powerful practices that you can incorporate into daily life to help break the cycle of anxiety, stress, unhappiness, and exhaustion. [Read More]
By Dr. Michael J. Hynes Our children and adults within our schools need you to be at your absolute best. [Read More]
By Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky What are loose parts? Well loose parts are just as it sounds. [Read More]
By Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky A variety of new and innovative loose parts ideas are paired with beautiful photography to inspire safe loose parts play in your infant toddler environment. [Read More]
By Lisa Daly, Miriam Beloglovsky Loose parts are alluring and beautiful. They capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. [Read More]
Sharing Children's Learning and Teachers' Thinking [Read More]
We want to create Provocations for Learning Kits just for you! Simply choose a price level, age range and a topic of interest and we will do the rest. [Read More]
A variety of materials to extend children's exploration of rocks through literacy experiences. [Read More]
During the course of each day, something sparks a thought or memory, and a loved one comes to mind. [Read More]
By Dr. Jenny Kay Dupuis, Kathy Kacer When Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school, she is confused, frightened and terribly homesick. [Read More]
By Joanne Robertson The dual language edition, in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) and English, of The Water Walker, the award-winning story of a determined Ojibwe Nokomis (Grandmother) Josephine-ba Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (water). [Read More]
Invite the children to engage in this unique sensory experience using deconstructed snowman parts. [Read More]
Nothing beats the summer heat like enjoying your favorite ice cream! [Read More]
As seasons change, our environment comes alive with new colours and experiences. [Read More]
Looking to engage your team by offering a staff retreat or motivational team building day? [Read More]
These planning sheets make it easy to link the Ontario Early Learning Frameworks to children's development in one simple document. Available in French. [Read More]