The Tenth Nerve A Brain Surgeon's Stories of the Patients Who Changed Himby Dr. Chris HoneyMerinda just finished reading this captivating memoir by a local neurosurgeon at Vancouver General Hospital. She thought it was an interesting read about what is often kept...

The Parent Library has a selection of new and engaging materials that have recently been added to the inventory! The new items include:   1. Sensory Play Tray 2. City A-Z Puzzle 3. Reading Kit: Learning My Rights with Mousewoman 4. Stacking Monsters  To view these...

...AQUAFABA! This week Kayley made her son Jaxson some aquafaba. While making some soup she took the liquid out of the chickpea can, poured it into her mixer and whipped it up! (You can also use a hand mixer!) Jaxson picked out some green food colouring and added some...

Bring the children for a fun-filled morning with open-ended experiences, loose parts play, laughter, connection and so much more. We hope you can join us! Wednesday, October 18 • 10:00-11:30amLocation: The Red Barn; 6333 Market Avenue, Delta Please note: Space is...

Everyone Comes From Somewhere Season 1, Episode 2: Jody's StoryDaljit, one of our Child Care Consultants, just discovered Dr. Jody Carrington's podcast and has this to share: "This brand new podcast from an old-time favourite speaks to how important our story is.  In...

True Reconciliation: How To Be A Force For Changeby Jody Wilson-RaybouldRachel, who is currently reading this book, had this to say: "I feel inspired by what I have read so far. Jody Wilson-Raybould lays a good foundation at the beginning of the book to understand the...

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation also known as Orange Shirt Day. It is a day to honour the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.   Take this time to learn,...

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation also known as Orange Shirt Day. It is a day to honour the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. We'd like to share several...

The Everything ECE Podcast  #111 International Fairy Tea Party with Suzanne AxelssonRachel recently tuned in to Suzanne Axelsson and Carla Ward as they discussed Suzanne's "International Fairy Tea Party".  This celebration is used to "provoke educators to … rethink or...

3 Mother Earth Resource Kits from Many Voices One Mind. With guidance from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, Many Voices, One Mind members designed the Mother Earth Resource Kits for children ages 0-6 years. The resource kit includes a wide range of materials (including a...

Making playdough! We make a lot of playdough here on a weekly basis and thought we'd share our favourite recipe. PLAYDOUGH RECIPE You will need:2 cups plain flour2 tablespoons cream of tartar½ cup salt2 tablespoons vegetable oil1.5 cups boiling waterFood colouring...

Gratitude: The Short Film by Louie Schwartzberg.Some of our staff have taken a pause in their day to watch this short video, which they found quite uplifting. In it, you will hear how "the formation of the clouds in the sky will never be the same that it is right now"...

We are grateful to Métis Nation British Columbia for the donation of the Aansaambaenkiskayhtaamuk - Learning Together Cultural Resource kit and learning guide for our Early Childhood Resource Library. This kit is designed to support you in integrating Métis content...

Braiding Sweetgrass For Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, And The Teachings Of Plants By Robin Wall Kimmerer, Monique Gray Smith Gisele recently finished reading this book and was inspired by the wisdom within its pages. Her favourite quote from...

We're excited to share that year two of the Peer Mentoring Program will soon be starting in September and we have a few spots that are available! If you’d like to learn more about the Peer Mentoring Program please visit the ECEBC Website or email our facilitators...

Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou Nina just finished reading this book and says that she really enjoyed it. It was a powerful story about the depth of the relationship between Maya and her mother. Nina especially appreciated reading about the journey that the...

Parents in South Delta, if you need assistance with your child care search or if you have any questions about the Affordable Child Care Benefit drop by to see us at the Ladner Early Childhood Development Hub (ECD Hub) on Wednesday, August 30 from 10:30-11:30 am and we...

Dear Highlights Podcast April 2022: Sharing Climate Change Hope with Kids In this episode that Gisele shares, Dr. Katherine Hayhoe joins the podcast to talk about climate change and "global weirding". Listen in for "how to describe climate change to kids in just one...

The Early Childhood Resource Library has a selection of new and engaging materials that have recently been added to the inventory!  The new items include, clockwise from top left: Perception Semi Spheres Kindness Hearts: Sensory Stones Wood Coloured Bowls and Marbles...

The Powerful Pedagogy Podcast Season 2, Episode 8, April 18, 2023 with Rae Pica: Sparking a Revolution through Play AdvocacyIn this episode that Gisele has been enjoying, Rae and host Lynnette Arthur share some great tips for communicating with parents about the...