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/

Cooks Network Meetings 2022

January 27, 2022January 31, 2022Leave a comment

Please see the below Save the Date poster for upcoming Cooks Network Dates. Please click this link to register for upcoming Cooks Network sessions *PLEASE INDICATE WHICH MONTH YOU WISH TO ATTEND*: PD Registration (office.com)

Celebrating Our Early Years Superstars!

January 26, 2022February 3, 20223 Comments

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!

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.

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!

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!

Mindfulness Moments Quick Reference Cards

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022Leave a comment

Happy Monday!

The CMHA has developed a great resource with three “Mindful Moment” practices. Click HERE to view the resource. You can also find this resource and more under the Educator Resources section of the Portal.

Have a great day!

There’s still time to register!

December 3, 2021January 14, 2022Leave a comment

Sign up now to join Carly Brown for Tools for Well-Being: For Yourself and the Children!

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Visit our Calendar for more information about our other incredible speakers!

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November 26, 2021January 14, 2022Leave a comment

Sign up now to join Aynsley Klassen for Nurturing Futures in the Face of Climate Change!

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Visit our Calendar for more information about our other incredible speakers!

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November 8, 2021January 14, 2022Leave a comment

Sign up now to join Kelly Massaro-Joblin and Karyn Callaghan for How does learning happen? An ongoing invitation for transformation!

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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.

Don’t forget to register!

October 28, 2021January 14, 2022Leave a comment

How does learning happen? An ongoing invitation for transformation

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