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VCFCCA Workshop - Materials Exploration "Paper"Our task is to help children communicate with the world with all their potentials, strengths and languages, and at the same time to help them overcome any obstacle presented by a culture which tends to impoverish them either by excessive theorizing or by undervaluing their capacity for research and creativity. Children’s timing and rhythms demand the utmost respect. They need adults to stand by them to counter the increasing pressure to make them grow up too fast.
Using the ideas from the Book “Beautiful Stuff”
How do we create curriculum from “found Materials” and thinking differently about what we offer children (cute, fancy, colourful vs. creativity, self-directed, open-ended, problem solving…..)
Using “paper” as the material: we will explore the many possibilities paper offers children and ourselves. What can we do with paper, cut, fold, twist etc. We can apply the knowledge from our paper exploration to any material (wood, clay, wire, water, light……)
Lots of hands on activities and games too!!
!!!!! PLEASE BRING 5 PIECES OF DIFFERENT PAPERS IN A BAGGY !!!!!!!!
Book: “Beautiful Stuff Learning with Found Materials”
Cathy Weisman Topal and Lella Gandini
Date: 20th March 2010 Saturday 9.30.am – 12.30.pm
Location: 1550 Woodland drive (Grandview Drop in)
PRESENTER: Michelle de Salaberry is a (semi) retired early childhood Educator. At Marpole Preschool she worked for several years implementing an Emergent/Responsive approach to curriculum. Creating an environment using intelligent materials (wire is one), to encourage and promote relationships with the children and families. A trip to Reggio Emilia in 2002 enabled her to refine, rethink and renew her commitments to programming for/with children.
The workshop will be offered to first 25 members. It is free for members and non-members will pay $10 each. Please register early to avoid disappointment. There will be $10 no show fee if a notice of cancellation is not given before 48hours of work shop date.
Please phone/email, Jahan Farrukh 604-771-1324, vfcca.bc@gmail.com
to register by March 15th, 2010.
BCFCCA's Newsletter
BCFCCA Spring Conference 2010The BCFCCA annual general meeting will take place on Saturday morning at breakfast - watch for more details as the date approaches.
ATTENTION CHILD CARE PROVIDERSPlease take the time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of National Child Day on November 20th.
National Child Day has been nationally celebrated since 1993. It commemorates the United Nations’ adoption of two documents centered on children’s rights: the United Nations Declaration of Rights of the Child on November 20, 1959, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1989.
Make it a special day and highlight all the wonderful work family child care providers do by:
- Celebrating the day like a birthday party (cake, balloons & signs)
- Talk about the rights of the child (to children and parents)
- Create a gallery of children’s creations and work around children’s rights Collect and/or make a donation for underprivileged children in Canada or abroad.
- Wear a blue ribbon (show support of Canadian children)
- Teach children to stand up for themselves and watch out for others.
Check out the following for more ideas and information:
Fostering children's social and emotional well being WorkshopBehind most challenging behaviors we can find underdeveloped social skills. This workshop will focus on the art of teaching social skills intentionally in order to foster successful friendships, solve problems, and express ideas in young children.
In this workshop you will:
- Learn the basics of the teaching pyramid.
- Learn ways to increase children's emotional literacy.
- Be inspired to create play environments that encourage social interaction.
- Explore different ways to embed social skills development in your curriculum.
- Learn to use supports such as: dialoguing, solution kits and anger management visuals.
- Use tools that will help you to set goals for children and how to adapt your practice to reach them.
Presenter: Kirsten Bevelander has worked in the field of child care for over 20 years. She has worked with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school aged children. Currently Kirsten works for The BC Centre for Ability as the Burnaby Aboriginal Supported Child Development Consultant and as a Practicum Instructor for Burnaby Continuing Education.
Date: November 14, 2009.
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Kiwasa Neighborhood House (2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver)
The workshop will be offered to first 25 members. It is free for members and non-members will pay $10 each. Please register earlier to avoid disappointment. There will be $10 no show fee if a notice of cancellation is not given before 48hours of work shop date
Please phone Jahan Farrukh 604-771-1324 to register by November 10th, 2009.
Bursaries for Qualifying Child Care StudentsBCFCCA is pleased to announce bursaries for qualifying child care students taking the:
- Good Beginnings: Professional Development for Family Child Care Providers.
- One Year Family Child Care Certificate Course and
- ECE students from Private Institutions
Check out our Bursary page and see if you qualify
Reggio Emilia – Approach to Early Childhood EducationPrince George Child Care Association in conjunction with BC Family Child Care Association is pleased to announce the 2009 fall conference in Prince George, BC, October 23rd and 24.
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Speaker: Dr. Laurie Kocher
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Tickets: $30 members - $35 non members ($40 after Sept. 15th)
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Event Location: Hart Community Centre
(transportation to and from hotel included)
- Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton, Prince George $99/night
- Friday night meet and greet at hotel
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