Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada.

From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores complex experiences Indigenous peoples face today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations.

Topics for the 12 lessons include the fur trade and other exchange relationships, land claims and environmental impacts, legal systems and rights, political conflicts and alliances, Indigenous political activism, and contemporary Indigenous life, art and its expressions.

Come together to share ideas and strategies on oral storytelling, story walks, and leading a circle time.

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Language and literacy is crucial in early childhood development for several reasons including; brain development, social integration, building of relationships and supporting cultural identity which connects to community and fosters a sense of identity.

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You will have time to create some of your own felt boards and story rocks, to bring back to you program the next day and start using with the children. 

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All craft supplies will be provided by the day home agency.

Join us to talk about the up coming Child Care Ministry and Agency changes that may impact your family day homes.

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Come see what is new in our lending library! We are re-developing one of our lending library resources – the Themed Backpacks. Topics will include: Our Many Languages; Little Chefs; Bucket Filling & Mindfulness, Outdoor / Nature; First Nation, Inuit, Mėtis; Infant Program Planning; and School-age Program Planning.

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An opportunity to share and view our virtual day home tours will be available at the meeting, along with interview resources and time to connect with one another to discuss environment set up, play and programming, as well as parent-educator agreements.

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Tea and treats will be supplied by the day home agency.

​The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI) has developed an online course to make Brain Story science available to professionals and the public. Brain Story Certification is designed for those seeking a deeper understanding of brain development and its consequences for lifelong health. The course is also designed for professionals seeking certification in a wide range of fields.

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A free, in-depth course for anyone who wants to learn more about the science of brain development.

• Videos of more than 30 leading experts in neurobiology and mental health

• Certification in Brain Story science

• 20 modules self-paced 

The content has been streamlined and is more concise, but continues to provide a deeper understanding of brain development and its connection to addiction and mental health.

Come together to share ideas and strategies on crafting homemade toys and discussing ECE theories, like Waldorf and its relationship in the modern world.

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Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education, suggested that children’s playthings should be largely unformed in order to encourage the imagination of the young child—to cultivate their “inner picturing” abilities.

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You will have time to create some of your own dolls and ribbon wands, to bring back to you program the next day and start using with the children. 

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All craft supplies will be provided by the day home agency.

We are happy to announce that we a part of the SPARK Project, to enhance our cultural competence,  and to promote equity and belonging in our program.

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The Spark Mentorship Program works directly with the agency, staff, and educators to mentor implementation strategies reflected in the Spark Guide. Cultural Partners collaborate with Program Leaders to recognize and guide responsive practices that reflect the rich cultural diversity within their programs and communities.

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Come together, to discuss and reflect on who we are, as individuals, as a community, within our day homes, and as part of our child care agency.

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Our First Educator Session is November 12th at 7pm Online.​

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The Alberta Resource Centre for Quality Enhancement (ARCQE) offers accessible programming to the Early Learning and Care Service sector, helping professionals deliver quality practices that support community, children and families.

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Are you curious about where to start and how to align Flight with current educator practice and interactions with children? As a provincial support agency, ARCQE has been awarded a contract to guide curriculum implementation support for all licensed program types (Child Care, Family Child Care, Out of School Care, program and Preschool programs) with a variety of options to support engagement with curriculum concepts.

ARCQE is pleased to share news of expanding opportunities for support with implementation of Flight framework principles in practice. To learn more about pedagogical partner support and the new professional learning series available titled “Possibilities for Practice”.

Come together to talk about the differences between crafts and open-ended art, and explore your own creativity and comfort level with open-ended art projects.

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Children are natural artists, as all their masterpieces are a visual representation of how they see the world around them. For children, the focus on art is the process of creativity, not the end result. Where a craft is typically focused on the end result, or product that is created.

You will have time to play with your own creativity and explore art process, so that you can bring your experience back to your program the next day and start using it with the children.

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All craft supplies will be provided by the day home agency.

The Kimochis™ program promotes the growth and development of the whole child with a focus on Social-Emotional (SEL) wellbeing and skill development.

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The curriculum provides children, educators and parents a common vocabulary that allows everyone to “speak the same language” bridging care and home.

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The Kimochis® curriculum emphasizes the importance of teaching children to handle positive (happiness, pride) and negative (mad, frustrated, disappointed) emotions in ways that are productive and socially appropriate.