EYCDC September 2023 Newsletter
NEW NEWSLETTER FORMAT
We are excited to announce our new format for the newsletter. Past newsletters are always available in the newsletter archive on our website.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Hands-on FREE workshops start in September!
Over the next few months, we will be offering a series of free hands-on workshops. Each workshop is offered in-person at the NSCECE campus (6208 Quinpool Road) for interactive learning and reflection with peers.
First up in the series is Food Discovery with Jennifer Ferguson on September 27th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This session will include food demonstrations and materials to take back to centres.
To register or learn more about our upcoming in-person PD offerings, call us at (902) 423-7114 ext. 233.
New Online PD Seminar
Be the first to watch our new Gardening with Young Children online PD seminar. Presented by EYCDC Professional Development Services Manager Olha Khaperska, this course will give educators the opportunity to learn how to incorporate gardens into their learning environments.
All of our Online PD memberships include free access to our Lending Library and a 30-day free trial. Memberships start at $10.35 a month. For more information, visit our online PD seminars page.
What do ECEs think about our on-demand PD?
"A difficult topic that was easy to understand and provided reasonable strategies"
"Very well presented, clear, concise, and thought provoking"
"I like it being in small sections for us busy people"
CRP training starts in September
Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia’s Early Learning and Child Care Settings sessions are starting again this fall. Please remember, these sessions total 12 hours and all attendees must commit to attending all sessions. Find the complete schedule of CRP sessions on the EYPDC registration page.
LIBRARY UPDATES
Summer Updates
We’ve been busy this summer expanding the Lending Library with new books, toys, and cultural resources. We’ll have exciting news about new and improved collections soon so stay tuned for future updates!
In addition to our PD memberships, we have access memberships specifically for our Lending Library. These memberships are annual and provide full access to our books, toys, educator kits, and loose parts collection. For more information or to register, visit our library registration page.
To see our entire collection or reserve a resource for pick-up, check our online library catalogue.
Loose Parts Library
We've added two new books to our Loose Parts Library. These titles cover ideas and inspiration for those both new and experienced using Loose Parts in their learning environments.
Loose Parts for Children with Diverse Abilities
By Miriam Beloglovsky
Call Number: 371.9 BEL
Loose Parts for Children with Diverse Abilities addresses the importance of play while providing appropriate accommodation to support young children with diverse abilities.
With hundreds of illustrative full-color photographs and infused with real stories of children with diverse abilities engaged in loose parts play, the book also includes narrative comments from families and educators.
StoryMakers on Deck: StoryMaking Activities with Loose Parts
By Michelle Kay Compton & Robin Chappele Thompson
Call Number: 372.4 COM
The StoryMakers on Deck cards inspire educators and children to use simple materials to make stories and projects. The cards are divided into six categories of story elements: generating story ideas, crafting a lead, imagining a character, making a setting, elaborating the story, and closing the story.