Early Childhood Development Support Centre

Upcoming workshop on grief.

Check out the provincial website to find all the PD happening across NS https://www.eypdc.ca/

Capable, Confident & Curious - Modules 5 and 6 through Burridge have been posted. Follow link below to register. https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/nscc-burridge-early-childhood-d

Upcoming PD with Beverlie Dietze! registration link https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

Why Play Matters by Dr. Deborah MacNamara, facilitator of this evening's online PD session, "The Keys to Emotional Health and Well-being in Children".

Si vous avez des enfants âgés entre 2 et 4,5 ans, on vous encourage à participer à cette étude sur l'usage des écrans chez les enfants néo-écossais durant la pa...ndémie de la COVID-19 menée par le Laboratoire d'études sur la petite enfance - Early Childhood Research Lab à l'Université Sainte-Anne! Plus d'informations au http://www.usainteanne.ca/etudepe See more

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Why Play Matters by Dr. Deborah MacNamara, facilitator of this evenings online PD session, "The Keys to Emotional Health and Well-being in Children".

Come on an adventure with us on Tuesday May 12th at 8:00pm EST as we delve into "Exploring the World of Loose Parts" with Julie Belair-Bak and Meagan Burgess-Wh...iting as they are joined by special guests Cyndi Frizelle and Jennifer Gilbert from the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Childrens Educational Services We will be talking about loose parts and how they engage children in discovery based play opportunities and different provocations you can create! Register here: https://bit.ly/3dsrBUz View our favourite loose parts here: https://bit.ly/3b9CaKQ

The school year for all public school students and pre-primary children in Nova Scotia will end on June 5. Teachers will continue to work to the end of June to ...finalize assessments and report cards. Thank you to students, teachers, education workers and families for their hard work and commitment to learning during the closure. Any student who is on track to graduate, will graduate. Any student who is on track to move to the next grade, will pass. While formal learning will be completed, government will continue to make available the at-home learning packages throughout the summer, so students and families have access to this learning resource. Families of Pre-primary to Grade 9 students can receive the At-Home Student Learning Packages online at https://curriculum.novascotia.ca/parentfamily-information. Families without access to technology can sign-up for home flyer delivery via SaltWire at www.saltwire.com/nshomelearning or call 1-800-565-3339. If you already receive flyers you will receive the learning package. Provincial exams and assessments are cancelled for the remainder of the year. Licensed childcare providers will remain closed to June 5. Government will develop a plan on how to safely reopen the licensed childcare sector for children, families and staff. A reopening date will be confirmed closer to this timeframe.

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Si vous avez des enfants gs entre 2 et 4,5 ans, on vous encourage participer cette tude sur lusage des crans chez les enfants no-cossais durant la pa...ndmie de la COVID-19 mene par le Laboratoire dtudes sur la petite enfance - Early Childhood Research Lab lUniversit Sainte-Anne! Plus dinformations au http://www.usainteanne.ca/etudepe See more

#NovaScotiaStrong: More than ever, its important that we support each other and look after our mental health. Kids Help Phone is now providing phone and text s...upport for adults, post-secondary students, and youth. Everyone needs support sometimes. Crisis Text Line is here for adults of any age needing to talk during this tough time. Text NSSTRONG to 741741 for free, 24/7 support. Kids Help Phone is here for young people, 24/7, to talk about whatever is on your mind. Text NSSTRONG to 686868, call 1-800-668-6868 or visit kidshelpphone.ca for more information and resources. Remember, you are never alone! Good2Talk Nova Scotia is here for all post-secondary students in this difficult time. Text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868 for free, 24/7support, or call 1-833-292-3698. For frontline workers, this is an especially difficult time. No matter whats on your mind, Crisis Text Line is here if you need to talk. Text FRONTLINE to 741741 for free, 24/7 support. Nova Scotians can find more mental health programs for children, youth, and adults and contact information at https://novascotia.ca/mental-health/

Story baskets are a great way to extend an interest in a book. Grab a basket and fill it with items to support literacy, imagination and play. Here are my story baskets and other teachers (with links). What story would you like to see as a basket and I will try and do it for you.

[Le texte franais suit langlais.] We know children and students have questions about COVID-19. It can be a scary time for them. Heres Dr. Strang answering so...me of the more common questions that children and students may have. Nous savons que les enfants et les lves ont des questions au sujet de la COVID-19. La priode actuelle pourrait leur faire peur. Ici, le Dr Strang rpond certaines des questions quils pourraient poser le plus souvent.

Although our campus libraries are closed, we have lots of library services and resources to support you online. https://www.nscc.ca//about-nscc-librari/covid-19/index.asp

Natalie Snyders, SLP

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Please share: Due to school closures, I will be offering free art lessons on our Facebook page each weekday until our kiddos return to school. These will be fa...mily oriented for a range of ages and utilize supplies typically found in your home. Creativity can ease stress, expedite learning & allow us to see circumstances in different ways. Since we will all be home gathered together over the next few weeks unexpectedly, it is the perfect time to discover and grow new talent! We will be offering take home kits from the studio for additional lessons beginning next Wednesday. I always pull from my classical training as a BFA studio art major and 25 years as a professional artist, but also love to introduce process learning- In other words- I like to show you how to do it AND get messy! Join us at 1pm CT this Monday for our first lesson! Hint: For Monday, gather plain paper, a baking sheet, cooking spray/oil and pencils...we will be drawing faces!

The 2 hour workshop for Early Childhood Educators scheduled for Tuesday April 14, 2020 from 6:30pm-8:30pm is rescheduled for May 12, 2020. Topic: Play for Speech-Language Development

We have new books!

March Break movies -$2.99 Show times in Yarmouth are from 11am-11:45am https://www.cineplex.com/promos/marchbreakmovies

*If interested, please apply directly with the employer* Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Casual/Fill in Position Muin Sipu Learning Center offers early learning programs using a play-based, emergent and culturally meaningful curriculum. We are a small but welcoming community looking for a qualified, passionate and motivated individual to join our team of educators. If you hold a valid diploma, certificate or degree in Early Child Education from a recognized institution and ho...ld a minimum level 1 ECE certification, have a clear criminal record and child abuse check we welcome your application. Please send your resume to: Kerry Payson, Band Administrator, Bear River First Nation. Applications may be sent email [email protected] by mail PO Box 210, Bear River, NS B0S 1B0 For further information contact Brenda (MSLC Manager) at 902-467-4193 Application Deadline: March 25th, 2020 Only successful screened applications will be contacted for an interview.

There are Online Workshops available (Skype for Buiness) in March & April. Links are provided on the ECDSC website! Topics: Beverlie Dietze on Play, Beverlie Dietze on STEM, Beverlie Dietze on Curriculum. https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/professional-development/index.asp

The Early Childhood Development Support Centre NSCC Burridge Campus will be offering a 2 hour workshop for Early Childhood Educators Tuesday March 10, 2020 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Cost is $20. You can contact the ECDSC for more details or to have a registration form emailed to you. Topic: Skills and Strategies to Promote Communication in Young Children

Due to popular demand, a second Tumblebugs Workshop is being offered. Saturday May 2nd from 9am-1pm at the NSCC Burridge campus in Yarmouth. Family Resource centres, Before/After School programs, daycares, recreation facilities, childcare centres, play groups, Pre-Primary and Primary! Incorporate the Tumblebugs program to help develop basic movement skills and confidence with this fun, safe and developmentally appropriate program. This program can be used indoors or outdoor...s, helping children learn how to manoeuvre their bodies and teaching them how to fall safely. There are 3 ways to register online, ultimately all leading to the Coaching Association of Canada, Locker website (the first link). Participants will need to create an account in the Locker if they dont already have one and then proceed to register. https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/4139 https://tumblebugsgns.wixsite.com/home/jjjj https://www.facebook.com/events/808820876254127/ If a group/organization would like to register through another means of payment, they can do so by contacting the Coordinator: [email protected] Please note that the workshop counts towards 4 hours of Professional Development for Early Childhood Educators. Any facility that will be running the Tumblebugs program must purchase a kit bag in order to run the program. If you have any questions you can contact: Crystal Kikuchi Tumblebugs Coordinator Gymnastics Nova Scotia [email protected] (902) 425-5450 ext. 516 https://tumblebugsgns.wixsite.com/home https://www.facebook.com/TumblebugsGymnasticsNovaScotia/ https://www.instagram.com/gnstumblebugs/

TumbleBugs workshop is being offered Saturday May 2nd at Burridge Campus!TumbleBugs workshop is being offered Saturday May 2nd at Burridge Campus!

What is Tumblebugs?

Registration has been extended to Friday Feb.7th. Contact us if youd like to Register! The Early Childhood Development Support Centre NSCC Burridge Campus will be offering a 2 hour workshop for Early Childhood Educators Tuesday February 11, 2020 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Cost is $20. You can contact the ECDSC for more details or to have a registration form emailed to you. Topic: Pre-Linguistic Skills

Tumblebugs Leader Workshop: The workshop will take place at the NSCC Burridge campus in Yarmouth on February 21st from 9:30am-2:30pm (a 1 hour lunch break is included). Just a reminder that participants must be a minimum of turning 16 during the 2020 calendar year. Registration can be completed online, or if there are individuals registering from one organization, they can contact Crystal Kikuchi and she can provide an invoice. ... Tumblebugs is an introductory program for basic movement and modified gymnastics that is fun, safe, inclusive and developmentally appropriate for 3 to 5-year-old children in early childhood settings. The consistent and progressive activity plans include both active and quiet segments with directed and exploratory learning. Tumblebugs is about fundamental movement skills that support healthy growth and development, and improve physical literacy. https://tumblebugsgns.wixsite.com/home/jjjj

LUNENBURG Campus : EDUCATORS---Upcoming Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework Sessions April 25, 2020. (Module 3&4). Please register using the link below: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-lunenburg-campus-capable-c

LUNENBURG Campus : Directors/Leaders---Upcoming Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework Sessions April 3 and 4, 2020. (Module 3&4). Please register using the link below: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-lunenburg-capable-confiden

LUNENBURG Campus : EDUCATORS---Upcoming Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework Sessions June 6, 2020. (Module 5&6). Please register using the link below: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-lunenburg-capable-confiden

Check out the new Website! Youll find information about Professional Development, Resources and more! To search for Resources available at the Early Childhood Development Support Centre-Burridge Campus just follow the links ~Support Centres ~Burridge Campus ~Scroll down to Resources ~Resource Lending Library. https://www.nscc.ca/ecdsc/

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Feb.23, 2020 https://artgalleryofnovascotia.ca//creative-minds-jay-lebl

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia-Yarmouth Feb.16, 2020 https://artgalleryofnovascotia.ca//family-sunday-cool-art-

EDUCATORS------ Upcoming Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework Sessions (Module 5&6). Please register using the link below: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-burridge-capable-confident

Directors/Leaders---Upcoming Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework Sessions (Module 5&6). Please register using the link below: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-burridge-capable-confident

EDUCATORS- Upcoming Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework Sessions (Module 3&4). Please register using the link below: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-burridge-campus-capable-co

Directors/Leaders-Upcoming Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework Sessions (Module 3&4). Please register using the link below: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-burridge-capable-confident