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Early Learning And Care
…much more than babysitting!
Do you enjoy spending long periods of time with young children? Do you wish to make a difference in someone's life? Would you like inspire learning and creativity?
If you answered yes, a career in Early Childhood Education (ECE) might be for you. Students completing an ECE Diploma learn how to interact and support the development of children ages 3-5 years. ECE Diploma graduates can continue to take courses to specialize in working with Infants and Toddlers or children with Special Needs.
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Early Childhood Educators in the province of BC:
- Have specialized college/university training and adhere to a Code of Ethics;
- Hold individual “Licenses to Practice” issued by the provincial government;
- Consider children’s developmental ages and stages in every facet of their work;
- Hold a core value of the importance of play in children’s natural development;
- Promote quality early childhood education;
- Work in provincially licensed and regulated community based childcare programs, preschools, Strong Start and other related programs.
Early Childhood Educators are the only social service provider whose wages are tied to a user fee system. Early childhood educators are passionate about their work and know their work positively influences and impacts children’s development. They deserve to be valued for the work they do.
Source: Early Childhood Educators of BC |
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July 21, 2008
Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations.
Henry David Thoreau
"Readiness does not reside in the child’s head. Likewise, the skills a child needs to succeed in most kindergartens are not knowing numbers and letters, but rather being able to communicate, follow instructions, and work cooperatively with other children. These skills seem to be best acquired in preschools that are developmentally and play oriented. Finally, while maturation plays a role in the attainment of schooling skills, the child’s experience is also an important contributor. A true assessment of school readiness, therefore, must always take account of the child’s level of intellectual and social/emotional development, his or her experiential background, and the classroom expectations the child will encounter." |
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Hints to ensure your children feel comfortable starting Kindergarten:
- Does your child have
- Routines and structure at home
- Opportunities to learn responsibility
- An ability to use toilet independently
- Opportunities to get dressed by themselves and put their own shoes on
- Does your child have a regular early bed time (children require at least 11 hours of sleep)
- Do you read to your children all the time?
- Is your child familiar with:
- Nursery rhymes
- Songs
- Finger plays
- Art materials (pencils, crayons, paints, paper)
- Do you provide your child with opportunities to try cutting and colouring?
- Do you set clear limits on watching TV or using video game consoles?
- Is your child able to express their needs/wants, in a way that others understand?
- Does your child have experience being with other children
- Have you given your child an opportunity to experience activities in some type of group setting (i.e. library story time, Mother Goose, CCRR, preschool)
- Does your child know how to calm him/herself when he/she becomes anxious?
- When you speak to your child use a regular voice, do not use baby talk to your kids – use correct pronunciation only
- Does your child eat a healthy (breakfast, snacks and lunch)?
- Does your child recognize his/her own name and be able to print own name using lower case?
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