Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

🌲From our shelves to your adventures!🌲

Farmer's Markets, community gatherings, and hikes in the mountains, we still have a lot of Summer to enjoy, and many books and toys to help to make the most of the days ahead.

Learn more about our library at https://www.wstcoast.org/library

In this workshop, Ana shares the story of her master's work at Blossoming Niños childcare program. This workshop serves as an overview of the inquiry project that was carried out during her pedagogist internship. The inquiry project into care and belonging began with observing ordinary moments. Ana noticed how deeply care was shown for some people, places, materials and more-than-human worlds (like a ladybug) and not so much for others (like a spider). These moments of care were turned into vignettes (short stories) to think with and reflect upon.

Register now at https://www.wstcoast.org/workshops/making-small-moments-matter-highlighting-care-and-belonging-4810-8100

Happy BC Day! We are closed today to celebrate the holiday. We will be back to our regular schedule tomorrow!

3 days left for registration!

This FREE self-exploration exhibit is open to early childhood educators currently working in 3-5 group child care programs in Vancouver. Educators will have the opportunity to explore the Culture Kits gifted to Westcoast by the Qualicum First Nation, which will also be available to borrow from our library. Attendees are welcome to arrive and leave at their convenience and may stay as long as they wish during exhibit hours. Light refreshments will be provided.

Register now at https://www.wstcoast.org/workshops/person-culture-kits-exhibit-qualicum-first-nation

NOTICE: Our office and library will be closed for the weekend to observe BC Day. We will be back to our regular schedule on Tuesday, August 4th.

1 week left to register!

This FREE self-exploration exhibit is open to early childhood educators currently working in 3-5 group child care programs in Vancouver. Educators will have the opportunity to explore the Culture Kits gifted to Westcoast by the Qualicum First Nation, which will also be available to borrow from our library. Attendees are welcome to arrive and leave at their convenience and may stay as long as they wish during exhibit hours. Light refreshments will be provided.

Register now at https://www.wstcoast.org/workshops/person-culture-kits-exhibit-qualicum-first-nation

Discover how to maintain a healthy efficient brain and what your brain needs to make your job and life easier by sustaining resiliency and maintaining brain plasticity. No brain, no gain! This presentation is filled with hope and optimism for your future.

Register now at https://www.wstcoast.org/workshops/webinar-your-brain-job-4810-8100

NEW!

Parents and educators of young children have been watching the impacts of heavy media use on children's health, behaviour and well-being for decades and the research backs up their worries, fears and optimism. This workshop looks at the role media plays in young children's development and how screens can be introduced into children's lives in a way that's intentional, healthy and realistic.

Register now at https://www.wstcoast.org/workshops/screens-and-small-children-what-research-says-and-what-actually-works-4810-8100