Art Experiences Art in Early Childhood: Curriculum Connections http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=113 How Processed Art Experiences Support Preschoolers http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/files/tyc/BongiorNo.pdf Open-Ended Art Experiences http://123child.com/website-share/Open_ended_art.pdf The Benefits of Art for kids https://artfulparent.com/2016/01/the-benefits-of-art-for-kids.html Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Infants http://www.littleredfarm.com/2012/03/babys-first-art-class.html https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/20688479520800661/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/368310075761209566/ Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Toddlers https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/302304193720640356/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/AbAUUqYxLj9njrxd0LRro6Opw7tG1IB-odxxk47dRzGB-XDm-LzOFvM/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/140878294574136948/ Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities –Preschoolers https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/512425263835915735/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/231724343310193723/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/134474738853246254/ Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – School-Age https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/315814992600300767/ https://arielle-goddard-4f7k.squarespace.com/new-blog/2017/2/21/floating-chalk-impressionist-paintings https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/268597565260225318/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/567735096758523767/

Calendar Time Calendar Time for Young Children: Good Intentions Gone Awry https://www.naeyc.org/files/tyc/file/CalendarTime.pdf

Goodbye Calendar Time

https://teachpreschool.org/2016/09/10/say-goodbye-calendar-time/

Child Development Child Development https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/index.html The Ages and Stages of Child Development https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/ages-stages/#.WfyFdGhSzcs Understanding Children’s Development (pgs. 21-68) http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/childcare/oelf/continuum/continuum.pdf

Daily Routine

The Environment: Schedules and Routines

https://www.virtuallabschool.org/preschool/learning-environments/lesson-5

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Home page

http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/department/contact.html

Child Care Act http://www.assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/statutes/c11-01.htm Child Care Regulations http://www.assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/regulations/rc170039.htm Child Care Policy and Standards Manual http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/family/childcare/pdf/policy/Child_Care_Policy_and_Standards_Manual.pdf Resources for Early Childhood Educators http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/family/childcare/childcareresources.html The Power of Play http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/earlychildhood/power.html 10-Year Child Care Strategy http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/family/childcare/child_care_strategy.html

Developmentally Appropriate Practice Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) http://www.naeyc.org/DAP Applying developmentally Appropriate Practice https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/early-care/tip-pages/all/applying-developmentally-appropriate-practice

Documentation Documentation: Ideas and Applications from the Reggio Emilia Approach http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15411790801910735?src=recsys Pedagogical Documentation: Why? When? Who? What? Where? How? https://tecribresearch.wordpress.com/2015/05/17/pedagogical-documentation-why-when-who-what-where-how/ The Power of Documentation in the Early Childhood Classroom https://www.naeyc.org/files/tyc/file/Seitz.pdf

Dramatic Play How Dramatic Play Can Enhance Learning http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=751 Drama Games for Kids http://www.bbbpress.com/dramagames/ Dramatic Play and Prop Boxes http://www.childcarelounge.com/activity/dramatic-play.php Dramatic Play in School-Age Care Environments http://childcare.basecorp.com/siteuploads/document/Dramatic%20Play%20in%20School-Age%20Care%20Environments.pdf The Prop Box: Setting the Stage for Meaningful Play http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev101.shtml

Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Infants https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/76561262397313293/ Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Toddlers Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities –Preschoolers https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/474918723197590884/ Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – School-Age

Health and Safety Centres for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/features/animalsinschools/ Service NL http://www.servicenl.gov.nl.ca/ Workplace NL Approved First Aid Training Providers http://www.workplacenl.ca/prevention/Prev_ApprovedFirstAidTrainingProviders.whscc

Inclusion

The Canadian Abilities Foundation

http://www.abilities.ca

Canadian Association for Community Living

http://www.cacl.ca

Marsha Forest Centre

http://www.MarshaForest.com

SpecialLink: The National Centre for Child Care Inclusion

http://www.specialinkcanada.org

Canadian Abilities Foundation

http://www.abilities.ca

Centre on Inclusion and Early Childhood Care and Education, Western Oregon University

http://www.wou.edu/tri/COI.php

Government of Manitoba

http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/childcare/pubs.writing_inclusion_policy_aug_2009_en.pdf

Council of Ministers of Education, Canada

http://www.cmec.ca

Learning Disabilities Association of Canada

http://www.ldac-acta.ca

This website provides LDAC’s official definition of learning disabilities as well as links to related sites

Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL)

http://www.cacl.ca

Canadian Down Syndrome Society

http://www.cdss.ca

Children’s PKU Network

http://www.pkunetwork.org/Childrens_PKU_Network/Home.html

Down Syndrome Association of Toronto

http://www.dsat.ca

Independent Life Resources

http://www.ilresources.com

National Fragile X foundation

http://www.fragilex.org

TASH: Equity, Opportunity and Inclusion for People with Disabilities

http://www.tash.org

Canadian Association of the Deaf

http://www.cad.ca

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association

http://www.chha.ca

The Canadian Haring Society

http://www.chs.ca

Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)

http://www.cnib.ca

National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments

http://www.spedex.com/napvi

Cystic Fibrosis Canada

http://www.cysticfibrosis.ca

Epilepsy Canada

http://www.epilepsy.ca

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada

http://www.sbhac.ca

Autism National Committee

http://www.autcom.org

Autism Ontario

http://www.autismontario.com

Autism Society

http://www.autism-society.org

Autism Society Canada

http://www.autismsocietycanada.ca

Autism Society of British Columbia

http://www.autismbc.ca

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

http://www.chadd.org

Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT)

http://www.feat.org

Geneva Centre for Autism

http://www.autism.net

Hincks-Dellcrest Centre

http://www.hincksdellcrest.org

Hospital for Sick Children

http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca

Indiana Resource Centre for Autism

http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca

Kids Have Stress Too! The Psychology Foundation of Canada

http://www.psychologyfoundation.org

Learning Disabilities Association of Canada

http://ldac-acta.ca

Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario

http://www.ldao.ca

National Centre for Learning Disabilities

http://www.ncld.org

Children, Youth and Family Consortium

http://www.cyfc.umn.edu

Childcare Resource

http://www.childcare=resource.com

CITYKIDS

www.mothercraft.ca

The Nipissing District Developmental Screen

http://www.ndds.ca

Ontario Ministry of Education, Individual Education Plans

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/iep/iep.html

Early Intervention Canada

http://www.earlyinterventioncanada.com

Infant Mental Health Promotion

http://www.sickkids.ca/imp

Community Living Toronto

http://www.ccdh.org

Imporvencyclopedia

http://www.imporvencyclopedia.org

Learning Disabilities Association of Canada

http://www.ldac-acta.ca

Piramide

http://www.piramideapproach.com

Second Step: A Violence Prevention Curriculum

http://www.cfchildren.org

The Hanen Centre

http://www.hanen.org

Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services

http://www.tpsls.on.ca

Speech-Language and Audiology Canada

http://www.sac-oac.ca

Indoor Learning Environment Learning Environments: An Introduction

https://www.virtuallabschool.org/preschool/learning-environments/lesson-1

The Environment: Materials

https://www.virtuallabschool.org/preschool/learning-environments/lesson-4

The Indoor Environment: Designing and Organizing

https://www.virtuallabschool.org/preschool/learning-environments/lesson-2

Language, Literacy and Communication Experiences Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Infants Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Toddlers http://inspirationlaboratories.com/goodnight-moon-storytelling-basket/ Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities –Preschoolers http://theimaginationtree.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Fishing-for-the-alphabet-game.jpg http://munchkinsandmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Facetune-201602182111051733.jpg Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – School-Age https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/186688347031033478/ Promoting Development Through Emergent Literacy http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_print.aspx?ArticleId=215 The Essentials of Early Literacy Instruction https://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200303/Essentials.pdf

Large Group Time Introduction to Large Group Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvPv_RpGC0w

Math Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Infants Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Toddlers https://thegigglepatch.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/20130401-124424.jpg Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities –Preschoolers http://www.howweelearn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/patterning.jpg Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – School-Age http://jdaniel4smom.com/2015/02/lego-fraction-games-kids.html Construction/Block Play http://journeyintoearlychildhood.weebly.com/the-importance-of-block-play.html Loose Parts https://bkc.vmhost.psu.edu/documents/tips1107.pdf Unit Blocks http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=397 http://journeyintoearlychildhood.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/6/12466023/stages_of_block_building.pdf

Mealtime Atmosphere Ten Tips for Rolling Snack Bar http://www.richmond.gov.uk/tt9_ten_tips_for_a_rolling_snack_bar.pdf Make Mealtimes in Child Care Pleasant, Easy and Appealing http://articles.extension.org/pages/25781/make-mealtimes-in-child-care-pleasant-easy-and-appealing

Music and Movement Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Infants http://childhood101.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Childhood-101-Baby-Play-Ideas-Exploring-Sound-Treasure-Basket.jpg https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/364087951110716318/ Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Toddlers http://cdn2.buggyandbuddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/4.jpg Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities –Preschoolers https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/48/78/05/487805d5ff2bf984e3a43861517c9f86.jpg Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – School-Age https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ef/a6/92/efa69284024766079f398e3b397612eb.jpg https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/4b/a1/f1/4ba1f1968edf21ba0fc1351224177796.jpg

Music and Movement for Young Children’s Healthy Development http://www.southernearlychildhood.org/upload/pdf/Music_and_Movement_for_Young_Childrens_Healthy_Development_Satomi_Izumi_Taylor_Vivian_Gunn_Morris_Cathy_D_Meredith_Claire_Hicks.pdf

Music Activities Teach Important Skills to Children in Child Care http://articles.extension.org/pages/25592/music-activities-teach-important-skills-to-children-in-child-care The Music Center in Child Care http://articles.extension.org/pages/70993/the-music-center-in-child-care

Observations Wondering with Children: The Importance of Observation in Early Education http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/v7n2/forman.html Observation: The Primary Tool in Assessment https://www.childcareexchange.com/library/5011250.pdf Observation and Early Childhood Teaching https://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/201103/OurProudHeritage_Online0311.pdf

Outdoor Play Benefits of Connecting Children with Nature https://naturalearning.org/sites/default/files/Benefits%20of%20Connecting%20Children%20with%20Nature_InfoSheet.pdf Developing an Outdoor Classroom: Blending Classroom Curriculum and Outdoor Play Space http://www.childcarequarterly.com/pdf/summer98_classoutdoors.pdf Natural Play Spaces http://www.naeyc.org/yc/files/yc/file/201411/YC1114_Quality_Outdoor_Play_Spaces_Wright.pdf The Outdoor Environment: Designing for Learning https://www.virtuallabschool.org/preschool/learning-environments/lesson-3

Partnerships with Families Building Partnerships with Families www.cccf-fcsge.ca/wp-content/uploads/RS_86-e.pdf

Physical Activity (Fine and Gross Motor) Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for the Early Years (CSEP) http://www.csep.ca/CMFiles/Guidelines/CSEP_PAGuidelines_early-years_en.pdf

Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Infants https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/193021534004819204/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/47850814770229326/ Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Toddlers http://www.learning4kids.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Fine-motor-fun-threading-pool-noodles.jpg https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/66639269467470355/ Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Preschool https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/207376757821407690/ http://blisscocotte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/YMfilalinge.jpg http://www.aboutamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Summer-Fun-Series-DIY-Bowling-Game.jpg Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – School-Age https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/347903139951332251/

Play Supporting Children to Learn Through Play http://www.cccf-fcsge.ca/wp-content/uploads/RS_77-e.pdf

Professional Associations Association of Early Childhood Educators Newfoundland and Labrador http://www.aecenl.ca The Canadian Child Care Federation

http://www.cccf-fcsge.ca/

NAEYC: National Association for the Education of Young Children

http://www.naeyc.org/ Reflective Practice Intentional Early Educators: Tell Me More http://bkc-od-media.vmhost.psu.edu/documents/TIPS1010.pdf

Reflections to Move Forward: Gaining Insights From Your Work http://bkc-od-media.vmhost.psu.edu/documents/TIPS1209.pdf Slow Down: Try a Thoughtful, Reflective Approach to Caring for Children http://bkc-od-media.vmhost.psu.edu/documents/TIPS0703.pdf Using Reflection to Connect and Inspire Learning http://bkc-od-media.vmhost.psu.edu/documents/TIPS1208.pdf

Science/Nature Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Infants https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/60376451235086796/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/500040364859647753/ Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Toddlers https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/157907530664841274/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/61713457377747070/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/518828819555287920/ Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities –Preschoolers http://happyhooligans.ca/baking-soda-vinegar-experiment-for-preschoolers/ http://www.littlegiraffes.com/weather1.gif http://growingfamily.co.uk/little-green-fingers/nature-craft-journey-stick/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/285556432602252377/ Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – School-Age https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/18718154683266119/ http://pagingfunmums.com/2014/05/25/leak-proof-bag-kids-science-experiment/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/181058847496676013/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/531495193498216351/ Gardening with Young Children http://www.naeyc.org/files/tyc/file/Gardening.pdf Planning a Successful Science and Nature Center in Child Care http://articles.extension.org/pages/70617/planning-a-successful-science-and-nature-center-in-child-care Using Natural Resources for Learning https://www.under5s.co.nz/shop/Hot+Topics/Child+Development/Using+natural+resources+for+learning.html

Sensory Experiences Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Infants http://teachingmama.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/box-with-ribbons.jpg http://www.pinkoatmeal.com/baby-water-play/ https://timelessadventures.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/bubble-wrap-mat-sensory-activity-for-baby/ https://motherhoodandotheradventures.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/20140625-131012.jpg https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/138767232248370484/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/457819118341093119/ Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – Toddlers https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/2814818493473232/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/570057265312392974/ Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities –Preschoolers http://www.howweelearn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Tracing-Shadows.jpg https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/183451384801146745/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/369928556882395338/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/371547037979607464/

Caregiver Designed Interactive Activities – School-Age https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/277041814554083710/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/117726977737898432/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/301178293808402000/ DIY Light Table http://www.danyabanya.com/diy-light-table

School-Age Children Clubs for School Age Children http://www.kidactivities.net/post/Clubs-for-School-Age-Kids.aspx

Small Group Time Introduction to Small Group Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBEN0AzGrGk

Social and Emotional Development You Got It! Teaching Social and Emotional Skills http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200611/BTJFoxLentini.pdf

Transitions Moving Right Along: Planning Transitions to Prevent Challenging Behavior http://journal.naeyc.org/btj/200805/pdf/BTJ_Hemmeter_Transitions.pdf Movin’ On: Supportive Transitions for Infants and Toddlers https://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/201005/YCRockNRoll0510.pdf

Visual Aids Why Use Visual Aids for Learning? http://www.visualaidsforlearning.com/ Visual Schedule Series: Fist-Then Schedules https://www.autismclassroomresources.com/visual-schedule-series-first-then/

Wall Displays Consider the Walls https://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200405/ConsidertheWalls.pdf