Component 2: Education
Head Start programs support and encourage First Nations children to enjoy life-long learning, by providing enjoyable opportunities to learn, focusing on holistic early childhood development (physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and social development).
Guidelines for Implementation
- Plan for physical activity and motor development
- Promote emotional health and a positive approach to new experiences
- Encourage social knowledge and competence
- Develop language and literacy skills
- Develop general knowledge and cognitive skills
- Nurture spiritual well-being
Implementation Ideas and Examples
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- A Bunny Hole
- A Tree for All Seasons
- All About Me Book
- Alphabet Puppet Sticks
- Born to Read Bags
- Creating A Literacy-Rich Environment
- Creative Book Ideas
- Earth Day Activities
- Educational Sensory Integration Program
- Environmental Education
- Fall Curriculum Ideas
- File Folder Games
- Home Reading Program
- “I Am Me” Program
- Integrating Literacy Activities
- Lending Library Program
- Literacy and Young Children
- More Literacy Ideas
- Recommended Aboriginal Books [248 KB]
- Summer Science Program
- Teaching Science
- The Kindness Chain
- Things We Like About Justin
- Using the Virtues Guide with Children
- Visiting the Salmon Run