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Did you know that elements that contribute to well-being can also be viewed as strategies to reduce stress? What environmental factors may be causing stress for children? What changes can be made to reduce stress for ALL who use the space? #HowDoesLearningHappen

Risky or Unstructured Play has many benefits for children’s development and well-being. Most importantly, it creates natural opportunities for building trusting relationships among peers and educators. #HowDoesLearningHappen #RiskyPlay

1/3 Children’s present and future well-being is influenced by their ability to self-regulate. How can your program move from a focus on the adult managing children’s behaviour towards a stronger focus on supporting children’s developing self-regulation capacities?

2/3 Children’s present and future well-being is influenced by their ability to self-regulate. How can your program move from a focus on the adult managing children’s behaviour towards a stronger focus on supporting children’s developing self-regulation capacities?

3/3 Children’s present and future well-being is influenced by their ability to self-regulate. How can your program move from a focus on the adult managing children’s behaviour towards a stronger focus on supporting children’s developing self-regulation capacities?

High-quality early childhood programs play an important role in supporting children’s developing sense of self, autonomy, and competence. During which times of the day do children display higher resistance to change and demonstrate uncooperative behaviour? Why might this be?

Learning and development happens within the context of relationships among children, families, educators, and their environments. Think about what it means to make a “connection” to another person or place. What fosters those connections? What stands in the way?

“Every smile, every conversation, every hug, every high five, every story, every dance, every song, every-time you play with a child, YOU have made a difference, brought sunshine and happiness into a child’s life.  We appreciate you!”

What other cues of expression do you recognize in your program? - Add your thoughts to the comments!

What other cues of well-being do you recognize in your program? - Add your thoughts to the comments!

This monthly Community of Practice asks the question: How can we as educators use read-alouds as an equity-building tool in early learning settings? Register through the link: eventbrite.ca/e/cuddle-up-re…

How do you foster a sense of belonging in your program? - Add your thoughts to the comments!

Check out some of our upcoming summer workshops for ECE's on Eventbrite! eventbrite.ca/organizations/…