Early Years Learning
Child Care Resources
View of the Child - Video
Ways to support your child:
- Independence
- Curiosity
- BIG emotions
Play is FUNdamental
Resources
- United Nations - Right of the Child
- Play Roly - Early Reading Resource
- How to dress for the weather
- Play Dough
- Play with Loose Parts
- Paint, Mud, Water
PLAY Outdoors Magazine
Appetite to Play
Early Learning Framework
- Early Learning Framework - Province of BC
- Introduction to the Early Learning Framework Course
- 2018 Early Years in School Districts Promising Practices
StrongStart
StrongStart Centres provide parents and caregivers an opportunity to share in their child's early learning experiences and learn and grow together through PLAY.
The Centre's facilitators are qualified Early Childhood Educators. They will provide carefully selected materials and activities that promote the development of social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and early literacy skills necessary for lifelong learning.
Learning Opportunities and Resources for Parents
Ready, Set, Learn
Ready, Set, Learn is an initiative that recognizes that families need positive connections with the school system and community agencies that provide relevant resources and information. This program is designed to help you and your preschooler get ready for success in school and become a lifelong learner. All our Elementary Schools in School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) will be offering an opportunity for all 3- to 5-year-olds and their parents or guardians to receive an information/activity package. This event is a partnership between the province, the district, and the early childhood teachers in Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Jaffray, and Elkford.
- Ready, Set, Learn - Province of BC
- Ready, Set, Learn - Parent Booklet - English
- Learn more about your local Ready, Set, Learn
- Resources
Kindergarten Readiness
Resources to help you ready your child for Kindergarten.
- Ready, Set, Learn - Parent Booklet
- What is School Readiness?
- Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
- Strengthening Fine Motor Skills
- Why reading to babies matters
- Reading Tips
- You're on your way to K! A Tara West Resource
Kindergarten Orientation
- Welcome to Kindergarten!
- Kindergarten Orientation dates - Cranbrook
- Kindergarten Orientation dates - Elk Valley
Social Emotional Learning Resources
Community Resources
Our Early Years Learning Community is a great source of resources for you and your family.
- Science of Early Childhood Development
- Play Today Handbook
- From Theory to Practice
- Let's Play Initiatives for Families
- Community Resources - Jaffray
- Cranbrook Community Resource Guide
- Elkford Community Resource Guide
- Fernie Community Resource Guide
- Sparwood Community Resource Guide
- Screen Aware
Outdoor Play
5 Tips to bring nature into Early Learning Environment - Video
Resources
- Outdoor Play Canada
- Outside Play
- Risky Play - Megan Zeni (clothing & risky play)
- Active for Life
- CNAC (When you want to say be careful)
- Get Outside and Play
- Parachute Infographics
- Benefits of Play
- Play Space
- Play Time
- Freedom Appropriate
- Appropriate Weather Gear
- Be a Lifeguard Parent
- How Outdoor Play (getoutsideandplay.ca)
- Teaching the 4 Elements
- How to Dress for the Weather
Booklist
- Nature Scavenger Hunt