References
Full-Day Kindergarten / Play-Based Learning
1W News. (2013). Field trips. Retrieved from http://blogs.richmondchristian.ca/swatson/fieldtrips/
Amazing Photos. (n.d.). Children drawing. Retrieved from http://photo.elsoar.com/children-drawing-in-pictures.html
CMEC. (2012). Statement on play-based learning. Retrieved from http://www.cmec.ca/9/Publications/index.html?searchCat=13
Full-Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program for Four-and Five-Year-Olds: A Reference Guide for Educators. (2010b). Toronto, ON
Let The Children Play. (n.d.). Play outside. Retrieved from http://www.letthechildrenplay.net/2011/02/planning-new-water-wall-for-water-play.html
Ontario Ministry of Education. (2013). News release: study shows benefits of full-day kindergarten. Retrieved from http://news.ontario.ca/edu/en/2013/09/study-shows-benefits-of-full-day-kindergarten.html
Rhodes, S. (2013a). Playing and learning in early childhood education: exploring the foundations of play [PowerPoint slides].
Sense of Wonder. (n.d.). Blocks rock!. Retrieved from http://kristin-senseofwonder.blogspot.ca/2012/01/blocks-rock.html
Shipley, D. (2008). Empowering children: play-based curriculum for lifelong learners (4th ed.). Toronto, ON: Nelson Education td.
SureBaby. (2013). Edible play dough recipe. Retrieved from http://www.surebaby.com/blog/2008/04/30/edible-play-dough-recipe/
Thames Valley. (n.d.). Full-day kindergarten. Retrieved from http://www.tvdsb.ca/welcome.cfm?subpage=78343
The Full-Day Early Learning – Kindergarten Program. (2010a). Toronto, ON
The Telegraph. (2011). Working parents face summer play scheme price. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/8631022/Working-parents-face-summer-play-scheme-price-hikes.html
Physical Activity
AHA: American Heart Association. (2013). Physical activity and children. Retrieved from http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/Physical-Activity-and-Children_UCM_304053_Article.jsp
Health Children. (2013). Encouraging your children to be physically active. Retrieved from http://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/fitness/pages /Encouraging-Your-Child-to-be-Physically-Active.aspx?nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3a+No+local+token
Kids Health. (2012). Raising fit kids. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/staying_fit/exercise.html#
Lewis. W.H. (2013). Elephant journal: children playing. Retrieved from http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/08/what-do-we-want-for-our-children/children-playing/
Ophea: Healthy Schools Healthy Community. (2010). Getting a good start: the early years must be active years. Retrieved from https://www.ophea.net/article/getting-good-start-early-years-must-be-active-years
Public Health. (n.d.). Nutrition & physical activity resources for kids. Retrieved from http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/mch/NutritionPhysicalActivity/NutritionPhysicalActivity_Kids.htm
Sattelar, J., & Ratey, J.J. (2009). Physically active play and cognition. American Journal of Play, Winter 2009, 365-374.
SheKnows Canada. (2013). Backyard safety tips. Retrieved from http://www.sheknows.ca/parenting/articles/959405/keeping-kids-safe-in-the-backyard
SheKnows Cares. (2013). Five tips for raising active kids. Retrieved from http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/827937/5-tips-for-raising-active-kids
WHO: World Health Organization. (2013). Physical activity and young people. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/factsheet_young_people/en/
Healthy Snacks
Between 3 Sisters. (2009). The joys of toddlerhood: the food part. Retrieved from http://www.between3sisters.com/2012/06/joys-of-toddlerhood-food-battle-part-1.html
Disney Family. (2013). Deceptively healthy snacks and treats. Retrieved from http://family.go.com/household/article-256471-deceptively-healthy-snacks-and-treats-t/
Martha Steward Living. (2013). After school snacks: cranberry oat cereal bar. Retrieved from http://www.marthastewart.com/313888/cranberry-oat-cereal-bars?czone=home%2Fback-to-school-cnt%2Fback-school-recipes-snacks&gallery=275204&slide=313888¢er=277005
PCRM. (n.d.). Healthy snacks for kids. Retrieved from http://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/vegdiets/healthy-snacks-for-kids
Shield, J. (2013). Healthy eating for families: do kids really need snacks?. Retrieved from http://healthyeatingforfamilies.com/do-kids-really-need-snacks/
Shield, J.M. & Mullen, M. (2013). Kids eat right: when should my kids snack?. Retrieved from http://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442471112
The Food Apothecary. (2013). Establishing healthy eating patterns in young children. Retrieved from http://thefoodapothecary.com/259.establishing-healthy-eating-patterns-in-young-children/
Health and Fitness Newsletter References
Gallahue, D.& Ozmun, J. (2006). Understanding motor development (custom edition from Ryerson University). Toronto: McGraw-Hill
Stress Free Kids. (2010). Breathing decrease anxiety. Retrieved from http://www.stressfreekids.com/resources-2/children-stress-anxiety/decrease-anxiety
Squidoo. (2010). A guide to healthy classroom. Retrieved from http://www.squidoo.com/healthyclassrooms
Developmental Milestones
Atkins, S. (2012). Parenting coach. Retrieved from http://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/i-think-each-stage-of-your-childs-development-has-a-central-question-to-it-do-you-know-it/
Berk, L.E. (2013). Instructor's resource manual for child development, 9/E. Pearson Education, Inc.
CDC. (2013). Centers for disease control and prevention: developmental milestones. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
Child Development Centre. (n.d.). Contact. Retrieved from http://www.casperwyoming.info/specmerchant.php?id=9767
Child Development Institute. (2013). General developmental sequence toddler through preschool. Retrieved from http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-development/devsequence
Papalia, D.E., Olds, S.W., Feldman, R.D., & Kurk, R. (2008). A child’s world: infancy through adolescence (2nd ed.). Toronto, ON: McGraw-Hill Ryerson.
ParentingForEveryone. (2013). Child development. Retrieved from http://parentingforeveryone.com/child_development
Szabo, G. (2012). YouTube: about child development. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34YPPBGjlgA
Multiple Intelligence
Aspiro Education. (2009). Thinking classroom: The Multiple Intelligences. Retrieved from http://www.thinkingclassroom.co.uk/ThinkingClassroom/MultipleIntelligences.aspx
Bee, H., Boyd, D., & Johnson, P. (2006). Lifespan development (2nd ed.). Toronto, ON: Pearson Education Canada.
Consciousness-Evolving. (n.d.). Interpersonal intelligence. Retrieved from http://www.consciousness-evolving.com/Interpersonal_Intelligence.html
McKenzie, W. (2013). Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. Retrieved from http://surfaquarium.com/MI/overview.htm
PBS. (n.d.). Educational Resources. Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/ed_mi_overview.html
Shipley, D. (2008). Empowering children: play-based curriculum for lifelong learners (4th ed.). Toronto, ON: Nelson Education td.
Smith, M.K. (2008). Infed: Howard Gardner, multiple intelligences and education. Retrieved from http://infed.org/mobi/howard-gardner-multiple-intelligences-and-education/
Literacy
Educational Speech Pathology. (2013).Talking and listening is key to literacy. Retrieved from http://www.educationalspeechpathology.com.au/talking-and-listening-the-key-to-literacy/
Jalongo, M. J. (2011). Early Childhood Language arts (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Madison Metropolitan School District. (2013). Literacy. Retrieved from https://laphammarquetteweb.madison.k12.wi.us/node/692
NWT Literacy Council. (2003). Family literacy newsletter. Retrieved November 27, 2011, from http://www.nwt.literacy.ca/resources/famnews/apr03/apr03.pdf
Ontario Ministry of Education and Training. (2006). The Ontario curriculum, grades 1-8: Language. Revised. Toronto: Queen's Printer for Ontario.
Osler, M.F. (1993). Stop look and listen: really learning to read. Toronto, ON: De Grassi Books
Scherba de Valenzuela, J. (2002). Definitions of literacy. Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.unm.edu/~devalenz/handouts/literacy.html
Nature
Louv, R. (2013a). Excerpt from last child in the woods. Retrieved from http://richardlouv.com/books/last-child/excerpt/
Louv, R. (2013b). Videos about last child in the woods. Retrieved from http://richardlouv.com/books/last-child/videos/
Price-Mitchell, M. (2013). Children and nature: helping kids connect to life mysteries. Retrieved from http://www.rootsofaction.com/leave-no-child-inside-how-nature-benefits-children/
National Wildlife Federation. (2013). Why be out there?. Retrieved from http://www.nwf.org/be-out-there/why-be-out-there.aspx
White, R. (2013). Benefits for children of play in nature. Retrieved from http://www.whitehutchinson.com/children/articles/benefits.shtml
1W News. (2013). Field trips. Retrieved from http://blogs.richmondchristian.ca/swatson/fieldtrips/
Amazing Photos. (n.d.). Children drawing. Retrieved from http://photo.elsoar.com/children-drawing-in-pictures.html
CMEC. (2012). Statement on play-based learning. Retrieved from http://www.cmec.ca/9/Publications/index.html?searchCat=13
Full-Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program for Four-and Five-Year-Olds: A Reference Guide for Educators. (2010b). Toronto, ON
Let The Children Play. (n.d.). Play outside. Retrieved from http://www.letthechildrenplay.net/2011/02/planning-new-water-wall-for-water-play.html
Ontario Ministry of Education. (2013). News release: study shows benefits of full-day kindergarten. Retrieved from http://news.ontario.ca/edu/en/2013/09/study-shows-benefits-of-full-day-kindergarten.html
Rhodes, S. (2013a). Playing and learning in early childhood education: exploring the foundations of play [PowerPoint slides].
Sense of Wonder. (n.d.). Blocks rock!. Retrieved from http://kristin-senseofwonder.blogspot.ca/2012/01/blocks-rock.html
Shipley, D. (2008). Empowering children: play-based curriculum for lifelong learners (4th ed.). Toronto, ON: Nelson Education td.
SureBaby. (2013). Edible play dough recipe. Retrieved from http://www.surebaby.com/blog/2008/04/30/edible-play-dough-recipe/
Thames Valley. (n.d.). Full-day kindergarten. Retrieved from http://www.tvdsb.ca/welcome.cfm?subpage=78343
The Full-Day Early Learning – Kindergarten Program. (2010a). Toronto, ON
The Telegraph. (2011). Working parents face summer play scheme price. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/8631022/Working-parents-face-summer-play-scheme-price-hikes.html
Physical Activity
AHA: American Heart Association. (2013). Physical activity and children. Retrieved from http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/Physical-Activity-and-Children_UCM_304053_Article.jsp
Health Children. (2013). Encouraging your children to be physically active. Retrieved from http://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/fitness/pages /Encouraging-Your-Child-to-be-Physically-Active.aspx?nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3a+No+local+token
Kids Health. (2012). Raising fit kids. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/staying_fit/exercise.html#
Lewis. W.H. (2013). Elephant journal: children playing. Retrieved from http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/08/what-do-we-want-for-our-children/children-playing/
Ophea: Healthy Schools Healthy Community. (2010). Getting a good start: the early years must be active years. Retrieved from https://www.ophea.net/article/getting-good-start-early-years-must-be-active-years
Public Health. (n.d.). Nutrition & physical activity resources for kids. Retrieved from http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/mch/NutritionPhysicalActivity/NutritionPhysicalActivity_Kids.htm
Sattelar, J., & Ratey, J.J. (2009). Physically active play and cognition. American Journal of Play, Winter 2009, 365-374.
SheKnows Canada. (2013). Backyard safety tips. Retrieved from http://www.sheknows.ca/parenting/articles/959405/keeping-kids-safe-in-the-backyard
SheKnows Cares. (2013). Five tips for raising active kids. Retrieved from http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/827937/5-tips-for-raising-active-kids
WHO: World Health Organization. (2013). Physical activity and young people. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/factsheet_young_people/en/
Healthy Snacks
Between 3 Sisters. (2009). The joys of toddlerhood: the food part. Retrieved from http://www.between3sisters.com/2012/06/joys-of-toddlerhood-food-battle-part-1.html
Disney Family. (2013). Deceptively healthy snacks and treats. Retrieved from http://family.go.com/household/article-256471-deceptively-healthy-snacks-and-treats-t/
Martha Steward Living. (2013). After school snacks: cranberry oat cereal bar. Retrieved from http://www.marthastewart.com/313888/cranberry-oat-cereal-bars?czone=home%2Fback-to-school-cnt%2Fback-school-recipes-snacks&gallery=275204&slide=313888¢er=277005
PCRM. (n.d.). Healthy snacks for kids. Retrieved from http://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/vegdiets/healthy-snacks-for-kids
Shield, J. (2013). Healthy eating for families: do kids really need snacks?. Retrieved from http://healthyeatingforfamilies.com/do-kids-really-need-snacks/
Shield, J.M. & Mullen, M. (2013). Kids eat right: when should my kids snack?. Retrieved from http://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442471112
The Food Apothecary. (2013). Establishing healthy eating patterns in young children. Retrieved from http://thefoodapothecary.com/259.establishing-healthy-eating-patterns-in-young-children/
Health and Fitness Newsletter References
Gallahue, D.& Ozmun, J. (2006). Understanding motor development (custom edition from Ryerson University). Toronto: McGraw-Hill
Stress Free Kids. (2010). Breathing decrease anxiety. Retrieved from http://www.stressfreekids.com/resources-2/children-stress-anxiety/decrease-anxiety
Squidoo. (2010). A guide to healthy classroom. Retrieved from http://www.squidoo.com/healthyclassrooms
Developmental Milestones
Atkins, S. (2012). Parenting coach. Retrieved from http://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/i-think-each-stage-of-your-childs-development-has-a-central-question-to-it-do-you-know-it/
Berk, L.E. (2013). Instructor's resource manual for child development, 9/E. Pearson Education, Inc.
CDC. (2013). Centers for disease control and prevention: developmental milestones. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
Child Development Centre. (n.d.). Contact. Retrieved from http://www.casperwyoming.info/specmerchant.php?id=9767
Child Development Institute. (2013). General developmental sequence toddler through preschool. Retrieved from http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-development/devsequence
Papalia, D.E., Olds, S.W., Feldman, R.D., & Kurk, R. (2008). A child’s world: infancy through adolescence (2nd ed.). Toronto, ON: McGraw-Hill Ryerson.
ParentingForEveryone. (2013). Child development. Retrieved from http://parentingforeveryone.com/child_development
Szabo, G. (2012). YouTube: about child development. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34YPPBGjlgA
Multiple Intelligence
Aspiro Education. (2009). Thinking classroom: The Multiple Intelligences. Retrieved from http://www.thinkingclassroom.co.uk/ThinkingClassroom/MultipleIntelligences.aspx
Bee, H., Boyd, D., & Johnson, P. (2006). Lifespan development (2nd ed.). Toronto, ON: Pearson Education Canada.
Consciousness-Evolving. (n.d.). Interpersonal intelligence. Retrieved from http://www.consciousness-evolving.com/Interpersonal_Intelligence.html
McKenzie, W. (2013). Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. Retrieved from http://surfaquarium.com/MI/overview.htm
PBS. (n.d.). Educational Resources. Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/ed_mi_overview.html
Shipley, D. (2008). Empowering children: play-based curriculum for lifelong learners (4th ed.). Toronto, ON: Nelson Education td.
Smith, M.K. (2008). Infed: Howard Gardner, multiple intelligences and education. Retrieved from http://infed.org/mobi/howard-gardner-multiple-intelligences-and-education/
Literacy
Educational Speech Pathology. (2013).Talking and listening is key to literacy. Retrieved from http://www.educationalspeechpathology.com.au/talking-and-listening-the-key-to-literacy/
Jalongo, M. J. (2011). Early Childhood Language arts (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Madison Metropolitan School District. (2013). Literacy. Retrieved from https://laphammarquetteweb.madison.k12.wi.us/node/692
NWT Literacy Council. (2003). Family literacy newsletter. Retrieved November 27, 2011, from http://www.nwt.literacy.ca/resources/famnews/apr03/apr03.pdf
Ontario Ministry of Education and Training. (2006). The Ontario curriculum, grades 1-8: Language. Revised. Toronto: Queen's Printer for Ontario.
Osler, M.F. (1993). Stop look and listen: really learning to read. Toronto, ON: De Grassi Books
Scherba de Valenzuela, J. (2002). Definitions of literacy. Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.unm.edu/~devalenz/handouts/literacy.html
Nature
Louv, R. (2013a). Excerpt from last child in the woods. Retrieved from http://richardlouv.com/books/last-child/excerpt/
Louv, R. (2013b). Videos about last child in the woods. Retrieved from http://richardlouv.com/books/last-child/videos/
Price-Mitchell, M. (2013). Children and nature: helping kids connect to life mysteries. Retrieved from http://www.rootsofaction.com/leave-no-child-inside-how-nature-benefits-children/
National Wildlife Federation. (2013). Why be out there?. Retrieved from http://www.nwf.org/be-out-there/why-be-out-there.aspx
White, R. (2013). Benefits for children of play in nature. Retrieved from http://www.whitehutchinson.com/children/articles/benefits.shtml