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The ASAP Program was started by The GRIT Program and partners with licensed ELCC programs
The ASAP Program page seeks to connect early learning and care staff as they support children's social and emotional development. It is a platform to share ideas, resources, and information related social and emotional development, infant/child mental health, and inclusion. We use the Pyramid Model as the framework for social and emotional practices.
As GRIT continues to grow in our work, we have attracted new audiences to our social media platforms. In an effort to ensure our key messaging is meaningful to all of our followers, we have decided to communicate from one platform, GRIT. So, if you are looking to stay in touch, please head over to GRIT's page, as our one place for connection. Thanks for following us!
02/10/2023
* Cooperation
* Empathy
* Positive interactions
* Shared joy.What other learning do you see happening in this video? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
02/02/2023
What does it look like to create a regulating learning environment? What have you noticed in your own spaces that support children's (and educators'!) regulation? Share in the comments!
Educators: There are many things to consider in your to minimize , and to maximize and positive . This checklist might give you some ideas and some goals for the new year to work towards.
This tool can be downloaded here:https://self-reg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2_5_Class_Environment_Reflection_Tool_Checklist.pdf
01/31/2023
Did you know? GRIT has some great workshops coming up! 😃 Click on the link below to learn more and/or register!
**NOTE! GRIT is an approved PD provider; these workshops meet the criteria for PD funding and/or release time funding, as outlined in the Alberta Childcare Grant Funding Guide.**
GRIT is pleased to offer a variety of learning opportunities geared to the work of early childhood educators, teachers, parents, and other professionals. Interactive, online learning focuses on providing knowledge and strategies to adults who support diverse learners in the early years (e.g. preschool / kindergarten).
For more info and to register: https://buff.ly/3jU2tP5
01/30/2023
**FREE PD!** Alberta Health's Caregiver Education Series has it's February calendar available. We love their ongoing emphasis on social and emotional well-being and mental health. Click on the link below to learn more and register!
https://www.cyfcaregivereducation.ca/virtual-education/caregiver-series-registration
01/29/2023
May we learn to sit with children in all their emotions.
01/25/2023
Mind and body are connected. Physical health affects mental health; mental health affects physical health. When feeling stressed, anxious, angry, or overwhelmed, one of the most universal ways to regulate our nervous system is through deep, intentional breathing. Take a 2-minute breath-break today! This video activity is also great to do with children (sc
01/25/2023
A list of titles for all ages that talk about emotions and mental health awareness. Got any faves of your own? Share them in the comments!
2022 Children's Books for Mental Health Awareness In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve gathered a list of children’s and YA titles being published this year that highlight the many ways mental health can affect young people, and the varying paths to managing emotions.
01/25/2023
In the early years, social and emotional development is the equivalent of mental health. This looks like:
* Responsive relationships with attuned serve and return interactions
* Relationships and spaces that nurture physical, emotional, and psychological safety
* Predictable environments and routines
* Nurturing positive peer interactions as the building blocks to friendship
* Acknowledging, labeling, and co-regulating with children through all their emotions
We see this daily in our coaching visits to centres; what an honour to witness educators supporting mental health in action!
So much happening in this short song!
* Speech & language development 🗣
* Learning about musical rhythm and repetition 🎵
* Experiencing fun in diaper changing! 👶🏻
* Learning about animals 🦆
* Supporting turn-taking through play ↔
But probably most important:
* Connection and secure attachment supported by sharing joy together! 🥰
12/20/2022
Especially during this time of year that is prone to rush and busyness, how will you foster stillness, quiet, play, and creativity with your children?
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