Join Our Kids Network for two Indigenous Reconciliation Learning Events EVENT 1: Land Acknowledgements: Getting beyond the “in one breath” acknowledgement Workshop – June 10th Does the thought of conducting a land acknowledgement fill you with fear and dread? Are you…
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The Clay Lab: An Exploration of Clay Session
Join Artist Shannon from ACT-Artists and Children Together in exploring our human connection to the earth, using clay in this in-person session. Where does it come from and why do we want to explore it? Can exploring the states of clay deepen…
School Age 2022
Pizza-Dillas Join Melissa in her kitchen as she walks us through a simple recipe on how to make Pizza-Dillas. These pizzas can be a healthy anytime all-in-one meal or snack and you can make them in only 10 minutes! CLICK HERE…
Hand Drum Workshop
Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 10:30am-1:30pm ROCK, 471 Pearl Street, Burlington Open to individuals interested in making their own hand drum and enjoy singing. Come out for a day of learning and great conversation. Each participant will receive their own…
What’s Happening in June
Session One Join us at Thistleoaks Child Care Centre to tour their outdoor learning environment! Engage in an in-person visit and a facilitated discussion that will inspire you to enhance outdoor learning experiences in your program. Thistleoaks Child Care Centre 53…
Outdoor Activities
Plant a Sunflower House Click here to watch a video on How to plant a sunflower house Sunflower house in action video! Rusty shares more about the Playscape Makeover Masterclass! Click here to watch the video Outdoor Instruments for your…
Enhancing Outdoor Learning Environments
Enhancing Outdoor Learning Environments Session One Join us at Thistleoaks Child Care Centre to tour their outdoor learning environment! Engage in an in-person visit and a facilitated discussion that will inspire you to enhance outdoor learning experiences in your program. **Mask’s…
Halton System-wide Professional Learning Day
Mark Your Calendars! Friday October 28, 2022 Halton System-wide Professional Learning Day In recognition of ECE Appreciation Day, Halton Region will be partnering with The Halton Resource Connection (THRC) to host and deliver a virtual professional learning symposium on Friday, October…
Register with the OPL today! Supporting Youth Mental Health
Register with the Oakville Public Library today! Supporting Youth Mental Health Resilience in the Rough: Supporting Youth Mental Health: Presented by best-selling author Mark Henick Thursday May 5th at 1:00pm Join best-selling author and internationally recognized mental health advocate Mark Henick on…
Free Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Onli ne Courses
Free Online Courses: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION hosted by nonprofitready.org Click on the Courses to Start and Learn More! Invisible Disabilities This enlightening course introduces ways you can recognize invisible disabilities, adapt, and create an inclusive workplace. LGBTQ in the…
What’s Happening in May
Learning Community for Educators Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Licensed Home & All Age Groups Click here to Register How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH) in the Montessori Environment May 3, 2022 from 6:30PM – 8:00PM via ZOOM Join fellow Montessori Educators…
How Does Learning Happen? in the Montessori Environment
How Does Learning Happen? in the Montessori Environment May 3, 2022 6:30PM – 8:00PM via ZOOM Join fellow Montessori Educators to reflect on the four foundations and share how they are implemented in the Montessori environment. Please visit THRC’s Professional Learning Page for…
Making a Difference: Leaders as Change-Makers
Making a Difference: Leaders as Change-Makers An Anti-Black Racism Panel Discussion Friday, April 22, 2022 | 8:00AM – 9:00AM Family Day would like to invite, early learning sector leaders, supervisors, managers, community partners and change makers invested in leading Diversity,…
The Clay Lab: An Exploration of Clay
The Clay Lab: An Exploration of Clay April 21, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:00pm ZOOM or April 26, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:00pm In-Person Join Artist Shannon from ACT-Artists and Children Together in exploring our human connection to the earth, using clay. Where does it come from…
safeTalk
safeTALK At a LivingWorks safeTALK workshop, you’ll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support. Join Tammy Whelen Mental Health Educator for this face to face session. Using a simple yet effective…
THRC COVID-19 Updates
THRC COVID-19 Updates THRC continues to review our COVID-19 protocols. We will continue to provide regular communications with any changes. Screening Members and all visitors to THRC Resource Library must continue to complete the online COVID-19 school and child care…
What’s Happening in April
Learning Community for Educators Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Licensed Home & All Age Groups Click here to Register Mindfulness: Self Love, Boundaries and Saying No April 7, 2022 from 7:00PM – 8:00PM Join Kristeen Sopeju as she takes you on…
Exploring Gender Identity – Podcast & More
We continue diving into the world of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging by exploring Gender Identity with Jenn Lee, a non-binary RECE in Halton. Jenn shares their experience of discovering their gender identity and supporting young children to understand and…
Looking for More Leadership Opportunities?
Professional Learning How Does Learning Happen? For Leaders April 12, 2022 from 11:00AM – 12:30PM Join other leaders in the community to come together and be curious and share how to support a culture and environment that embodies HDLH? Let’s reflect…
Healing Circles
Healing Circles April 12, 2022 7:00PM – 8:30PM This session is to support Black Professionals in the Early Years Sector. Melanated Healing Circles are welcoming spaces you feel safe to let your burdens down in, take your armour off and…
COVID-19 Updates at THRC
THRC has been reviewing our COVID-19 protocols as a result of the provincial announcement lifting public health measures. The changes outlined below will be effective March 21st. THRC will continue to revisit and reassess our remaining COVID-19 protocols and will provide…
WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLAN (WRAP)
What is WRAP? The Wellness Recovery Action Plan or (WRAP) is a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make their life the way they want it to be. It is now…
Looking for Montessori Resources?
Calling all Montessori Teachers, take some time to check out the new Montessori resources available at The Halton Resource Connection (THRC). Please visit THRC’s Professional Learning Calendar for other Professional Learning Opportunities. Montessori section in THRC Resource Library Visit the Resource Library’s…
Quality First Professional Learning – April
Are you a Centre Mentor? Building Capacity through a Coaching Practice This session explores adult learning principles and the use of a coaching approach and how it can support Centre Mentors. April 5 from 11:00AM – 12:30PM or April 14 from 6:30PM – 8:00PM…
What’s Happening in March? – Part Two
Learning Community for All Educators Join other Educators for an opportunity to connect, discuss, share perspectives and reflect on best practices. CLICK HERE FOR DATES Routines and Transitions in a World of Uncertainty March 16, 2022 from 6:30pm…