JOIN OUR PLANNING TEAM

March 4, 2022March 8, 2022Leave a comment

Are you interested in expanding your professional experiences in the early years sector? Do you want to try something new and exciting this year?! Join our planning team and get ready to have some fun!

The team at TBDSSAB is looking for 5 enthusiastic, energetic and creative individuals to participate in the planning of Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day 2022!

What do you want to see this year as we celebrate the incredible and talented educators in the early years field? What fun ideas do you have that we may be able to incorporate into an event?!

Your voice matters – and we want to hear it!!!!

Please fill out the form HERE if you are interested in joining our planning team! If you have any questions, e-mail us at early.years@tbdssab.ca!

Click HERE to download a copy of our poster.

You’re A Superstar!

February 25, 2022Leave a comment

We want to recognize and celebrate all of the incredible people that are working to support child care and early years — you included! Please take a moment to tell us a bit about yourself so that we can feature you on our Child Care and Early Years’ Portal.

Click HERE to complete the form and receive a SUPERSTAR shoutout on the Portal!

Remembering Child Care Worker and ECE Appreciation Day

February 24, 2022February 22, 2022Leave a comment

We are so grateful for all that you do each and every day! We are already thinking ahead to Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day 2022. Let us know if you have any ideas or suggestions as we plan this year’s celebration!

Please join us!

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022Leave a comment

We are excited to be collaborating with some of our local service providers to offer Virtual Tours of your early learning spaces. This will be an opportunity for programs to share their strengths and the incredible work that they do for the children and families in our District. What brings you joy in your program? We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in giving a tour of their environments, services, or share how you practice Early Childhood Education in your settings.

These tours will be less than an hour with some time at the end for questions and conversation. The format of the tour is up to you. For example, we can go live, pre-record videos, create a PowerPoint, present pedagogical documentation, or any other format you can imagine!

Do you need a better understanding before diving in?! Join us for our first tour with Abiinojiishiik-amino-yawook EarlyON Centre on Tuesday, March 29 from 10-11am!

Our hope is to share all of your beautiful spaces. Let us know if you are interested by e-mailing us at early.years@tbdssab.ca!

Black History Month

February 7, 2022Leave a comment

February is Black History Month. Black history in Canada has not always been celebrated or highlighted. Though this month is an important time to reflect on, learn about, and address anti-black racism, it is also an important time to recognize and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today.

Black History Month offers an important opportunity to celebrate and amplify Black voices while continuing to address racism and embrace anti-racism in our lives. There are many ways we can celebrate Black Canadians everyday – including supporting Black-owned businesses, immersing yourself in storytelling and culture while supporting Black storytellers, and learning more about the rich history and contributions of Black Canadians.

If you’re not quite sure where to start, here are some suggestions:

CBC: Interactive guide of 23 historical black Canadians you should know.
Black Lives Matter Canada: Culture – Books.
Wish & Give: 9 Charities Supporting Black Canadians – That You Can Support.
Shop Local Canada: Canadian Black Owned Businesses Roundup
IndieWire: Black History Month: Television Shows to Stream on Netflix in February

For more information about Black History Month in Canada, visit:

Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month/about.html
Ontario Black History Society: https://blackhistorysociety.ca/history/

Celebrating Our Early Years Superstars!

January 26, 2022February 3, 20223 Comments

Click HERE to complete the form and receive a SUPERSTAR shoutout on the Portal!

Call Out: Virtual Tours!!

January 26, 2022Leave a comment

We are excited to be collaborating with some of our local service providers to offer Virtual Tours of your early learning spaces. This will be an opportunity for programs to share their strengths and the incredible work that they do for the children and families in our District. We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in giving a tour of their environments, services, or share how you practice Early Childhood Education in your settings.

Our hope is to share and celebrate a new location each month. Currently, we are looking to fill spots during the months of May and June… let us know if you are interested by e-mailing us at early.years@tbdssab.ca!

Thank you!

November 1, 2021January 14, 2022Leave a comment

It was so great to see some of you when we delivered these goodie boxes for Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! Thank you for all that you do each and every day.

We can’t thank you enough!

October 27, 2021October 28, 2021Leave a comment

Thank you to Thunder Bay’s Early Learning Heroes

October 25, 2021October 28, 2021Leave a comment

"You see their smiles, you wipe their tears.

You are the one that's always near.

You hold their hands, you see them grow.

They learn so much from you, you know.

You keep them safe while they explore.

You are the one that they adore.

You know they need the time to play.

You keep them busy every day.

So here is a great big, "Thanks!" to you.

For all the AMAZING things you do!"

- Anonymous