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.
Category: EarlyON
Don’t forget to register!
How does learning happen? An ongoing invitation for transformation 
Breaking the Box: Gender and Freedom in Young Children’s Lives 
There’s always a story: Strengthening Indigenous Trauma-Informed Approaches 
Nurturing Futures in the Face of Climate Change 
Tools for Well-Being:
For Yourself and the Children
Visit the Calendar for more details!
We can’t thank you enough!
Thank you to Thunder Bay’s Early Learning Heroes
"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
Celebrating Child Care Worker and ECE Appreciation Day
On October 21, 2021, TBDSSAB recognizes Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day as a special tribute to our heroes in early learning who work tirelessly to support children’s wellbeing and engagement every day. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be the second year in a row without an in-person celebration.
“CCW & ECE Appreciation day is an opportunity to celebrate the educators and child care professionals in our communities. Child care is essential to the success of families and our community as a whole. On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you to the heroes in early learning across our District for all that you do to support children in the early years.” Lucy Kloosterhuis, Board Chair, TBDSSAB
“The pandemic has been a challenge for the child care system. I encourage the community to support CCW & ECE Appreciation day and take the time to say a special thank you to our child care professionals.” – William (Bill) Bradica, CAO, TBDSSAB
Families, children, and community partners are encouraged to show their appreciation and support for child care professionals in a meaningful way. Free downloadable resources are available on the TBDSSAB website to help the community support Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. For more information, please visit: www.tbdssab.ca/heroesinearlylearning/
Cultivating Hope: Critical Conversations in the Early Years
Reggio Emilia’s Indications is Translated into French
The Ministry of Education has worked in collaboration with Reggio Children to translate the booklet, Indications, into French. “The Indications aim to give substance and voice to the rights of children, parents, and teachers for a high quality, participatory education capable of promoting increasing awareness that the role of the infant-toddler centres and preschools is to produce a culture of education and not just to offer educational services”, and to ensure that these are “places where the rights to well-being and learning of both children and adults are put into practice”.
Click on the links below to view the letter from the Ontario Reggio Association to learn about how you can access this resource.
Free Webinar about Practical Intervention Strategies for Anxiety
Click HERE to access this free webinar and PowerPoint slides from the Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute. This webinar will be available throughout the month of October only.
Volunteer Facilitators Wanted!
Save the Date!
Save the Date: Cultivating Hope Virtual Speaker Series
What future are we nurturing for our children and families? We invite you to join us for a speaker series to engage in critical conversations that support early learning in Northwestern Ontario. Our speakers will lead us through inspirational conversations in a safe place where we can think, discuss, and question our ideas.
Karyn Callaghan & Kelly Massaro-Joblin: How Does Learning Happen?
November 10, 2021 @ 2pm & 7pm EST
Harper Keenan: Gender and Freedom in Young Children’s Lives
November 17, 2021 @ 2pm & 7pm EST
Tamara Bernard: Strengthening Indigenous Trauma-Informed Approaches
November 25, 2021 @ 2pm & 7pm EST
Aynsley Klassen: Nurturing Futures in the Face of Climate Change
December 1, 2021 @ 10am EST
December 2, 2021 @ 7pm EST
Carly Brown: Tools for Well-Being: For Yourself and the Children
December 8, 2021 @ 7pm EST
December 9, 2021 @ 2pm EST
More information to come!