curricula and pedagogy
Why preschool shouldn't be like school
EYFS review: 'Slimmed down' EYFS and payment by results for Sure Start children's centres
Children’s right to play: An examination of the importance of play in the lives of children worldwide
An appetite for life (2006). Children in Europe
AN APPETITE FOR LIFE: YOUNG CHILDREN, FOOD AND EATING. CHILDREN IN EUROPE, ISSUE 10, 2006
This issue of Children in Europe is about food services for young children -nurseries, kindergartens, nursery schools and primary schools.
What do mealtimes and food mean in early childhood programs?
Food preparation facilities should be available on the premises and nutritional and culturally appropriate food should be provided.
- Quality target 33. Quality targets in services for young children, European Commission Childcare Network, 1996 (the full list of 40 targets have been re-published with permission as a CRRU BRIEFing NOTE).
OECD workshop papers
Starting Strong: Curricula and pedagogies in early childhood education and care – Five curriculum outlines
May, H., Laevers, F., Pramling, I., Rinaldi, C. & Weikart, D., 2003
Financing ECEC services in OECD countries
Cleveland, G. & Krashinsky, M., 2003
Data needs in early childhood education and care
Bennett, J., 2002
Ultimate block party! Ontario
Families, parents, children and educators are invited to:
* Tour and play in approximately 20 play centres presented by leading educators and institutions.
* Enjoy interactive stage performances by a variety of artists
* Visit the Story Corner and play with language
* Talk to educational "play doctors" to learn more about play-based learning
* Pack a snack! Free water will be available.
* This event is wheelchair accessible