WEST KOOTENAY CCRR SERVICES

Whether you are a parent looking for child care or an educator in need of support

or professional development- we are here for you!  All of our services are available

by appointment and professional development will be offered virtually until

further notice. See the next page for all of the pro-d opportunities we are offering

this fall!

The last page of this newsletter has important health and safety information to

read before coming for a visit or borrowing items from the resource library.

Resource Library and Craft Supplies: The library is available for child care

programs, educators and parents by appointment only. This includes borrowing

items, and purchasing craft supplies. You can make an appointment Monday-

Thursday 9:00-4:00. Send us an email give us a call! Child care providers who

require delivery or pick up can call our office to arrange a time.

Dropping off resources?: Resource drop off happens in our garage so that toys

have 72 hours to sit before they are brought inside for a second cleaning. The

hours for drop off are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00.

Toys and resources must be cleaned before they are returned. Please see the

cleaning guidelines on the last page of this newsletter.

We are in this together and look forward to seeing you!

FALL NEWSLETTERWest Kootenay CCRR Newsletter

T H E WES T KOO T E NA Y C C R R I S A P ROGRAM O F KOO T E NA Y K I D S S O C I E T Y AND F U ND ED T H ROUGH T H E

M I N I S T R Y O F CH I L D R E N AND F AM I L Y D E V E L O PM EN T

Samantha, Heather and Akka

September-December 2020

Moving beyond ‘tolerance and inclusion’ to ‘anti biased and anti racist’ approaches in earlyyears with Ana Valle Rivera

October 1, 6:30-8:00

Being ‘not racist’ is not enough anymore. In this workshop participants will think about what ‘tolerance’ means. Wheredoes it come from? Who does it privilege and who does it marginalize? Next participants will evaluate ‘inclusion’ andthink about what they believe inclusion means and how they currently honour diversity. After having open, safe andrespectful conversations about biases and racism participants will work together to move past the uncomfortablefeelings and begin to think about how they can put into action anti biased and anti racist approaches in early years.

About Ana:

Ana began working in the childcare field in 2007. Since earning a Diploma in ECE,Special Needs and IT Education(2010), she has worked with children of all ages with differing needs and in various capacities. Ana is currentlycompleting a degree in Child and Youth Care with a specialization in Early Years. Ana is a parent and a children's bookauthor. Ana is the owner and founder of Early Years Workshops and Training. Ana has made it her mission to share herpassion and knowledge of Early Years through facilitating her own workshops and writing.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/uoT8G1MjLFgpaJ6A9

We have a lot of engaging professional development planned for this coming fall. All workshops at

this time are FREE!

September-December

WKCCRR

Professional Development

Responding to Behaviour- ALMOST FULL!

September 16- 6:00-7:30September 19- 10:00-11:30

Are you working with a difficult behaviour?  Are you overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn next?

Join with behaviour interventionist, Marnee Buckles for a 2 part series to learn and discuss strategies forsupporting children in your care. Registrants will need to sign up for both sessions as the second session is togive participants a chance to process the information and the theory behind it, and an opportunity to talk abouthow to apply or utilize the strategies. Upon registration you will be provided the opportunity to ask specificquestions and these will inform the interactive presentation.

REGISTRATION LINK- https://forms.gle/1yry3TrDNvZhQjFE8

Hey educators! Do you know about the Early Years Professional Development Portal?

It is a site created by the province of BC for educators to search for professional developmentopportunities. West Kootenay CCRR will be posting all of our pro-d here. https://earlyyearsbc.ca/

"Educators deserve-and are sustained by-professional learning that strengthens theirdevelopment as thinkers, researchers and

constructors of knowledge."

Pelo, A., & Carter, M. (2018). From teaching tothinking: A pedagogy for reimagining our work.

Lincoln, NE: Exchange Press.

Supporting Children’s Development in a Digital Age with Sean Larsen

November 19 6:30-8:30PM

Never in human history has information and stimulation been more available than it is now. Over the last two decades

the use and reliance on smart phones, tablets, gaming, texting, social media on other forms of digital interaction have

flooded almost all human groups across the globe. The world our children live in shapes how their brains and bodies

develop. Understanding the impact of digital media on the brain of child can be essential in helping children to

learn to interact healthily with digital media. Meltdowns, boredom, digital sexuality, sleep, and mood will be a few of

the topics covered in this workshop in relation to digital media use. Join me in a discussion of digital media and

how we can use it as a tool to help children’s mental and emotional development while avoiding the pitfalls parents

and educators face. 

 

About Sean

Sean Larsen is a childhood development specialist and subject matter expert in children’s mental health and

development. With well over decade of experience in therapeutic intervention for children and families, Sean has

worked in a variety of settings from in-patient mental health, to youth custody and more recently outpatient public

mental health. Sean is a PhD Candidate who has spoken nationally on Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Difficult Behaviours

in Childhood, and Digital Parenting. Sean and his family live in Rossland and spend as much time as they can outside in

the mountains.

Register with your local CCRR

West Kootenay; 250- 352-0407/ samanthaz@kootenaykids.ca

Trail and Castlegar- 250-364-2980/ SMcIntosh@trailfair.ca

Teacher Tom -Recorded Webinar Educating Citizens Through Play

November 5,  6:00-8:00

We partnered with ECEBC to bring you this pre-recorded workshop from Teacher Tom. Teacher Tom speaks abouthow children’s play brings the habits and principles of democracy into ‘early years’classrooms. He will begin bydiscussing the purpose of education in democratic societies and how and why we have managed to veer so farfrom the original intent,which is to educate citizens capable of contributing to the grand experiment of self-governance. Participants will learn the benefits of introducing these playful principles to their own students, thehallmarks of what makes a good citizen both in a classroom as well as a democracy, the traits and habits requiredfor self-governance, and practical tips on how to implement these ideas in their own classrooms. You will receivereflective questions to consider during the viewing. Curl up with a cup of tea to enjoy this webinar!

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/KGXU9hBgj7466fvx7

The Pedagogy of Listening with facilitatorTracy BarkmanPyjama Pro-d with Debra MacNamaraArts and CreativityMuch more!

Other sessions we have planned:

Interested in facilitating a session or workshop? Let us know!

Community of Practice Session

October 15th 6:00-7:30

Our amazing community of practice group was interrupted! We invite you to join together with Kim Atkinson, an early

childhood educator and a pedagogical facilitator as we delve more in how we can engage in communities of practice and

critical reflection. Come join us to discuss ideas for exploring the Early Learning Framework, and share ideas for our

pathway to move forward.

We welcome anyone who was part of our previous community of practice or those who are interested in joining and

learning more!

Registation Link: https://forms.gle/aJZhCcXKcvJ6i1JG6

For parents and educators

Stay tuned for information about ourDecember workshop

Want to learn more about the BC Early Learning Framework? Check

out the online course 'Introducing the BC Early Learning Framework'

"This course is designed to help you understand and explore the BritishColumbia Early Learning Framework. It is intended to be a guide to the concepts presented in the framework, and help you reflect on those conceptsas they relate to your own professional practice, or your interest in earlylearning." https://mytrainingbc.ca/ELF/index.html

Pathways for engaging with Well-being and Belong (pg 69)

Joy in Relationships with people, places, materials and ideas 

"In the Spirit of Wonder"

Critically reflective question from the BC Early Learning Framework (ELF)

"What does it mean to be in reciprocal relationships with children, families, andcolleagues?"

(BC Early Learning Framework, P.69 2019)source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/early-learning/teach/early-learning-framework

Autumn Winds Beginto blow,

Colourful leaves fallfast and slow,

Whirling, Twirling allaround,

Till at last they reachthe ground

Help Families Learn about the ELF

BC Early Learning Framework: A Guide for Families

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/early-learning/teach/earlylearning/elf-a-guide-for-families.pdf

We want to hear from you!Hey Educators! Our latest survey is out. There is an opportunity to enter

to win a $75 gift card at the end. Follow this link to fill it out:https://forms.gle/RVzZdSHZJqTUHqt17

Parents: Stay tuned for a survey coming in the next few weeks!

Source: Artful ParentWonderful art ideas!

https://artfulparent.com/simply-gorgeous-autumn-leaf-suncatchers/

A friendly reminder...

Indigenous Canada

Free Course offered through the

University of Alberta

12 lesson online course that exploresIndigenous histories and contemporaryissues in Canada. From an Indigenousperspective, this course explores key issuesfacing Indigenous peoples today from ahistorical and critical perspective highlightingnational and local Indigenous-settlerrelations. Samantha, our CCRR programcoordinator is enrolled if you want moreinformation. Give her a call! https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada?

CCRR staff and contact

information

Samantha Zaytsoff- Program Coordinator250-352-0407 ext. 1

samanthaz@kootenaykids.ca

Heather Broad- Outreach Consultant250-352-0407 ext. 2

heatherb@kootenaykids.ca

Akka Bekker- Library Assistant250-352-0407 ext. 0

akkab@kooteanykids.ca

Before making an appointment with the CCCR

please review this checklist. If you answer yes to any

of the questions on the day of our appointment we

will need to reschedule our visit

1. Do you, or your child/ren, have any of the following

symptoms that are new or unusual for you? Circle

one

• Fever YES NO

• Cough YES NO

• Shortness of Breath / Difficulty Breathing YES NO

• Sore throat YES NO

• Runny Nose / Nasal Congestion YES NO

• Feeling unwell / Feeling tired YES NO

• Nausea / Vomiting / Diarrhea YES NO

• Muscle Aches YES NO

• Headache YES NO

• Conjunctivitis YES NO

2. Have you or your child/ren, in the past 24 hrs been

administered any medications (acetaminophen,

ibuprofen, homeopathic, etc.) to treat any of the

symptoms listed above? YES NO

3. Have you or anyone in your household, travelled

outside of Canada in the last 14 days? YES NO

4. Have you or your child/ren had close contact (face-

to-face contact within 2 meters/6 feet) with

someone who is ill with cough and/or fever? YES NO

5. Have you or anyone in your household been in

contact in the last 14 days with someone who is

suspected of having, tested or confirmed positive for

COVID-19? YES NO

Wipe down containers with soapy

water. Let air dry

Wipe plastic and wooden toys with

soap, water and a damp cloth. Let

air dry

Launder doll clothes, blankets, and

dress-up clothing with non-scented

detergent.

Cleaning guidelinesIn line with our library guidelines

resources MUST be cleaned thoroughly

before returning. Members are subject

to fines or loss of membership if

resources are brought back without

being cleaned. CCRR staff are placing

items in our garage for 72 hours and

doing a secondary cleaning before

being put back on the shelf

Need library items? Help with COVID policies? Resources for mentalhealth and wellness? Ideas for outdoorprogramming?

We are here for you!

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