2022
OCTOBER NEW RELEASES
Here’s what you can enjoy within the Embolden PDC Community this month!
Just click each image to access the resource and for more information.
BIG CHANGES COMING THIS MONTH! STAY TUNED!
Fire Prevention Week is just around the corner!
We’re excited to offer some fun and exciting fire prevention activities and resources for our community.
Be on the lookout for these exciting activities and events this month:
– Fire Safety Virtual Workshop – October 6 at 6 PM
– Fire Safety Activity Printables
– IMPROVED Fire Station Dramatic Play
– Revised Emergency Preparedness Workbook
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OPEN TO ALL PROVIDERS
We are excited to host Edmonton Fire Rescue Services ahead of Fire Prevention Week!
Caryn from Fire Rescue Services has put together an awesome presentation for us all about fire safety in a home setting. This is a great time to ask all about things like extinguishers, fire safety plans, and general questions about what to do in a fire emergency.
Fire Safety is just like first aid – when you’re in an emergency situation you need to instinctively know how to handle it. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn valuable fire safety information that will come back to you quickly in the event of an emergency so that you can respond appropriately and get your kiddos out safely.
A participation certificate will be provided for all in attendance – great for your portfolio!
If you haven’t checked out this pre-recorded video workshop from Tina at Inspired Minds. YOU NEED TO.
This is hands down the best workshop Tina has facilitated to date. It is full of practical and actionable resources and suggestions to help you really dig deep and understand the importance of fostering culturally responsive environments. Be sure to check it out this month!
DIGITAL RESOURCES & PRINTABLES
FIRE STATION DRAMATIC PLAY - ENHANCED
We’ve overhauled our Fire Station Dramatic Play. And it’s EPIC.
Get immersed in an imaginary world playing in your very own FIRE STATION!
This dramatic play set has 82 PAGES of printable fun including:
- OPEN/CLOSED SIGN
- SIGNS & POSTERS
- INTERACTIVE "ALERT" BOARD
- VOCAB CARDS
- FIRE DANGER SIGNS
- ROAD MAP
- NAME TAGS
- ID CARDS
- INCIDENT REPORTS
- CHECK LISTS
- ACCESSORIES
- CLOCK
- BANNER
Featured Embolden Resource - Emergency Preparedness Workbook - REFRESHED.
Our refreshed Emergency Preparedness Workbook is the perfect resource to help you get thinking about emergency situations and what you’ll need to do in the event there is one in your dayhome.
With over 40 pages of prompts, exercises and templates – you’ll be prepared for any emergency situation.
SEASONS CHANGING SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATES - UPDATED
This month we’re dropping some fun and EDITABLE seasons-changing templates to help you communicate weather changes with parents.
Use these fun Canva Templates to remind parents that it’s time to switch out the outdoor gear for warmer clothes.
This template is editable in Canva so you can make it as unique as your dayhome program in a few easy clicks.
CONNECTION & NETWORKING
OPEN TO ALL PROVIDERS
Nap Time Chats - NEW DAY
Don’t forget to join us for our Monthly Nap Time Chat inside the Embolden PDC Facebook Group!
We get together on the 2nd Friday of every month to connect and unwind.
This is a great way to connect with other dayhome professionals in our community.
OPEN TO ALL PROVIDERS
Nap Time Webinars - NEW DAY
We’re trying out something NEW this year. Introducing NAP TIME WEBINARS.
This month’s Webinar is titled: “What You Need to Know to Select Inclusive Materials”.
This is an easy way for dayhome professionals to get in some FREE PD to help them grow!
LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
HAVE A GREAT MONTH!
To keep up to date on what’s happening in the community you can check out what’s new and upcoming through the NETWORKING & EVENTS section of the portal!
We look forward to connecting with you this month!
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Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been a provider for 30 years – Embolden PDC is your community!
We are Alberta’s Only Dayhome Support Network and we are dedicated to ensuring that all in-home child care professionals feel supported and valued as an integral part of the child care system in Alberta.
We believe that with resources and support, safety and quality are enhanced within in-home child care – but often times resources and support that speak to the uniqueness of operating a dayhome can be difficult to find.
With Embolden PDC, dayhome operators can easily access all the resources and support they need to enjoy an empowering and rewarding career as a child care professional.