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THRC’S Podcast Episode 6: Exploring The Outdoors with Rusty Keeler In this episode we talk with Rusty Keeler, a playscape designer and outdoor play guru to discuss his new book Adventures in Risky Play: What Is Your Yes and how educators can…

Tuesday 9AM – 5PM Wednesday 9AM – 5PM Thursday 9AM – 8PM Saturday 10AM – 3PM Curbside hours effective August 10 Please book an appointment online or contact the Resource Library team to support you in choosing your resources and…

Learning Community for Educators August Dates What’s on your mind? Environment, Interactions, Health and Safety and more. As we continue to navigate through the pandemic with ongoing changes and challenges, join a growing virtual network of Educators from across Halton.…

Attention Employers: Halton launches Career Board for Early Years and Child Care Sector Halton Region in collaboration with the Early Years and Child Care Workforce Strategy Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the launch of the online Career Board. Hosted on The…

Early Years Mental Health Toolkit August 5, 2021 6:00PM – 8:00PM The Early Years Mental Health Toolkit builds the capacity of providers to support and promote the mental well-being of infants, young children and their families. Join us to learn…

THRC’S PODCAST & Resources Click here to Listen Podcast Reflection Form Use this form to reflect on your learning after listening to an episode. You can use this form as documentation of participation in your CPL. Click here to the…

Join us on Wednesday evenings at 7PM beginning Wednesday July 28th on Grandmothers Voice’s YouTube Channel for trauma-informed, hope-focused healings, teachings, and guidance from Grandmother Renee and Internationally Acclaimed Indigenous Psychotherapist – Dennis Windego To heal and support community through hope and trauma-informed…

Resource & Activities Homemade Bubble Solution Measure 6 cups of water into one container, then pour 1 cup of dish soap into the water and slowly stir it until the soap is mixed in. Try not to let foam or…

Women in Leadership: A Coming Together Celebration July 29, 2021 12:00PM – 12:50PM How women leaders, in all their diversity, are delivering unprecedented success in their communities Join the Equal Futures Network, in partnership with the Federal Government, and women…

Ontario Keeping Workers Safe As Province Reopens Free health and safety training now available for small businesses Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development Quick Facts To register for the free training, eligible small businesses must access the course through Workplace…

Relationships First July 20, 2021 from 6:30PM – 8:00PM In this session, we dive into the Developmental Relationships Framework and why relationships come first with children and Youth. Let’s explore how to support children and youth forge identities, learn new skills,…

Trivia Fun Night for Educators July 27, 2021 from 7:00PM – 8:00PM Attention all educators! Join THRC’s first ever Virtual Trivia Fun Night! There will be 6 rounds of educator friendly trivia categories using your device with https://kahoot.it. Join the fun from your…

The Halton Equity and Diversity Roundtable (HEDR) offers resources and information to support equity diversity and inclusion for organizations. See below for more resources and information HEDR is a community wide initiative and collaborative of organizations, institutions, groups, businesses, and…

Podcast: Episode 3 Release Date: June 30, 2021 Join us as we chat with members of MCRC’s Artists and Children Together team, as we explore clay and how it can be introduced and used meaningfully with children and educators. We…

The History Of International Mud Day Some Amazing Facts About Mud Join others around the globe in a day of splashing, rolling, squishing, sliding, making mud pies, and more! Mud Day Video

Introducing a Drop In for Educators June 30, 2021 from 12:30PM – 1:30PM or July 7, 2021 7:00PM – 8:00PM Let’s share our experiences and ideas as we network with fellow educators! We all support children at various ages and stages…

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! This is a time where Indigenous people will gather and share in ceremonies and traditions that have been carried out for thousands of years. This is a time to thank Mother Earth for her gifts,…

Second Step Second Step uses developmentally appropriate methods to teach core social emotional skills such as empathy, emotion management, and problem solving. When children enter kindergarten with the self-regulation and social-emotional skills taught with evidence-based Second Step Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), they’re…

HAVE YOU REGISTERED? Weaving Love and Joy into the Journey of Truth and Reconciliation June 16, 2021 from 7:00PM – 8:30PM In this dynamic and inspiring keynote, Monique will share her personal journey of truth and reconciliation and how that…

Vaccines Awareness Recordings with Dr. Oda Did you miss the Vaccine Awareness Sessions? May 18, 2021 May 26, 2021 Rusty Keeler Described as a cross between Mister Rogers and Jerry Garcia, Rusty is the author of multiple books on play and…

Weaving Love and Joy into the Journey of Truth and Reconciliation June 16, 2021 7:00PM – 8:30PM In this dynamic and inspiring keynote, Monique will share her personal journey of truth and reconciliation and how that journey has transformed her…

Curbside available: Tuesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Thursday: 9:00am – 8:00pm Contact the Resource Library team to support you in choosing your resources and set up a curbside pickup. What’s available for borrowing Upcoming Professional Learning events…

Can Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines For Employees? June 10 from 1:30PM – 3:00PM With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Ontario there is one question that keeps coming up; “Can employers require employee to be vaccinated as a requirement of employment?” While there…

Podcast: Episode 1 Release Date: June 2, 2021 In the first episode of THRC Podcast, you meet the hosts and hear what brought them together to create the podcast. We discuss what professional learning looks, sounds and feels like, and how…

Weaving Love and Joy into the Journey of Truth and Reconciliation June 16, 2021 7:00PM – 8:30PM In this dynamic and inspiring keynote, Monique will share her personal journey of truth and reconciliation and how that journey has transformed her…