Here are some links to information, articles, research, and resources that we think are interesting
- Children can come up with the most amazing ideas when given the chance to explore play independently
- Sir Ken Robinson has shown to be a leader in speaking for seeing the benefits of encouraging creativity and the individual first. The Educational Paradigm
- Great article from Outside Magazine about outside then and how to make it happen now. Raising Rippers -Kids Lives Depend on Playtime
- We all love to read here is the link to Greater Victoria Public Library’s 100 books to read before Kindergarten. Ask us what we have read, or check out the blog for our current list!
- The web site of the Canadian Council on Learning – Early Childhood Learning Knowledge Center has lots of great information for parents and teachers. This great article “Let the children play: Nature’s Answer to Early Learning” discusses the role of play in child development and learning
- Silken Laumann is leading the Active Kids Movement; a dream of working together to create a Canada where neighbourhoods are filled with children playing, a Canada where children are healthy and free to enjoy the creativity, community and independence that free play nurtures. Check out the Silken’s Active Kids Site here for events, activities and resources for kids, parents, and teachers.
- The web site of the Canadian Child Care Federation has information and resources regarding early learning and child care for parents and teachers.
