Talking Circles will be a mix of focused conversations about how we implement the spirit of reconciliation; addressing myths and misconceptions; activities and resources for young children. Karen Marshall worked across Canada learning about and receiving teachings from many Indigenous…
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Supporting Persons in Community Settings
THRC is pleased to partner with Kerry’s Place Autism Services. Kerry’s Place is Canada’s largest service provider to families with children, adolescents and adults, with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This session has No COST Since 1974 Kerry’s Place has been creating…
Summer Hours
The Halton Connection’s Resource Library will be closed on Saturdays effective July 1st, 2023 and re-open on August 26, 2023. Our hours will remain the same from Tuesday to Thursday during summer months. Have a great Summer!!
What’s Happening in July 2023!
About Us & Duty to Report July 6, 2023 from 6:30pm-7:30pm via Zoom Keeping children safe is a community responsibility. We all play a role in preventing child abuse and neglect. This session will help you better understand the child…
Centre Mentor Professional Learning Sessions
ARE YOU A CENTRE MENTOR OR NEW TO THE CENTRE MENTOR ROLE? Here are professional learning session for you! Building Capacity through a Coaching Practice This session explores adult learning principles and the use of coaching approach and how it…
Mud Day: June 29, 2023
Let’s celebrate International Mud Day, June 29, 2023 as children and early childhood professionals all over the world celebrate nature, outdoors, and mess by getting muddy. NEED IDEADS ON HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN MUD KITCHEN? Download a FREE Mud…
Professional Learning Symposium 2023
Save the Date!! Halton’s Early Years and Child Care Professional Learning Symposium is back! Friday, October 20, 2023 Stay tuned for more information!!! This opportunity has been provided by the Region of Halton in partnership with The Halton Resource Connection.
Strengthening Relationships with Parents
THRC has partnered up with Carla Ward, an experienced Early Childhood Educator and the visionary founder of Early Learning Foundations, a business dedicated to promoting education and elevating the profession of Early Childhood Education. This session will cover a range…
Motivational Check-In Check List
Join us for an exciting presentation on how to take your goal-setting game to the next level! We will explore practical strategies for staying motivated and achieving our objectives. Kristeen Sopeju is certified and recognized by the Yoga Alliance as…
National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. June 21st marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, a significant occasion for all Canadians to acknowledge…
What’s Happening in June
Developing Mathematical Concepts In the Early Years June 1, 2023 6:00pm-7:30pm Kinder Kids International Preschool 1415 Cornwall Rd Oakville, Ontario Math is all around us! Developing a positive attitude toward Mathematics and having a strong foundation for future learning is important in the…
What’s Happening in May
BECOMING A RAINBOW EXPLORER May 10, 31 & June 21, 2023 6:45pm-8:30pm Haber Community Centre 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington Community Room #2 THRC Members: $25 & Non-Members: $35 Let’s help kids develop positive relationships with food. Join us for…
What’s Happening in April!
Learning Community for School Age Educators April 4th, 2023 10:30am-11:30am via Zoom As a School Age educator, how are you fostering social and emotional learning and creating connections in your program? How do you share your calm with the children? How…
What’s Happening in March
Board Governance Essentials: Non-Profit Board Primer March 20, 2023, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Via Zoom Board members set direction and provide the vision, leadership, and accountability to ensure their organization’s mandate is met. This session is designed for new Board members and covers…
What’s Happening in November 2022
LOOSE PARTS SERIES November 8, 22 & December 6, 2022 6:30pm-8:00pm Each session will dig deeper into Loose Parts and their powerful ability to act as a foundation for creative problem solving, to honour inclusion and diversity and act as…
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The Professional Resource Library will be closed Saturday, October 15th, 2022
The Professional Resource Library will be closed Saturday, October 15th, 2022 Click here for a printable copy of THRC’s Professional Learning Resource Library Hours
Resource Library CLOSED For the weekend
The Professional Resource Library will be closed for the weekend. Click here for a printable copy of THRC’s Professional Learning Resource Library Hours
School Age Professional Learning Day
On September 23, 2022, School Age Educators in Halton gathered to engage in a day of Professional Learning to network, play and share ideas with one another. Click on the thumbnail below to view a video to showcase some…
The Importance of Outdoor Learning
LEAF THREADING ACTIVITY The Leaf Threading Activity can be found in the book Nature Ideas: Explore…Discover….Connect by Diane Kashin & Beverly Dietz Materials needed: sticks, leaves, hole puncher, string, baskets Description of Activity Create a number of natural needles…
Leadership Connections Series
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO EQUITABLE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF QUALITY ECE EDUCATORS OCTOBER 20, 2022 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Retention of quality educators has always been the #1 Challenge for Early Childhood Programs which was intensified due to the COVID-19…
JULY 20, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:00pm What is risky play? Why is it important? How can you support risky play experiences with the children? Join other Early Learning and Child Care Educators to explore these questions and more as we share…
RESOURCES FOR LEADERS FREE WEBINAR!- Workplace Accommodations: Now and in the Future July 19, 2022 @ 2pm EDT Effective workplace accommodation can foster inclusion by delivering on the right to fair and equal access to work. Navigate accommodation with an…
What’s Happening in July
MINDFULNESS: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN GRATITUDE, JOY AND LIVING WELL July 7, 2022 from 7:00PM – 8:00PM Join Kristeen Sopeju as she takes you on a meditation journey. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ____________________________________________________________________________ LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR EDUCATORS All, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School…
Connect and Reflect: Mud Day
Connect and Reflect: Mud Day How can you introduce mud play? Join other Early Learning and Child Care Professionals to explore how to celebrate Mud Day and share your experiences with mud in your program. “Julie Anne put on a clean new shirt…