Made for Me Board by Zack Bush (Author), Gregorio De Lauretis (Illustrator): Of all the children that ever could be, You are the one made just for me. From a child’s first uttered Dada” to his or her first unsteady steps, nothing can adequately convey the joy and awe of…
When a close friend or family member dies, it can be difficult for children to express their feelings. The following list of books can help your child make sense of grief and loss and the complex emotions they’re feeling. They can also open the door…
My Goodnight Bag is a bedtime routine kit developed by LEARN with funding from CHSSN and in collaboration with community partners. The resources in the kit are for children 3 to 5 years old and their families, to support their first transition to school and…
And the # risk factor of Chronic Diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes is diet. Every year in March, Dietitians of Canada organizes Nutrition Month to provide information and guidance to Canadians, making it a little easier for them to choose, eat and enjoy…
The following are beautifully written and illustrated books that offer lessons about friendship, understanding, thoughtfulness and compassion. These books capture the power of kindness, the ability to see outward, as well as the sense of purpose and pride that can come from helping someone. They…
The following are beautifully written and illustrated books that offer lessons about perseverance and why staying with a goal, despite challenges or setbacks, can be so very gratifying. Salt in His Shoes by Deloris Jordan, Roslyn M. Jordan, et al. As a child, Michael almost…
Quebec has established its own unique approach to daycare for children 0-4, with subsidized and recognized Child Care Centres (CPEs) and Subsidized Family Home Daycares where spaces are offered at reduced contribution for infants through school-age children.
This list is just a small selection of lovely books to help you celebrate Black History Month with your child and youth. We hope these will inspire and excite young readers to learn and grow with us!
