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Organizational Resources:
1. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAYCE), has an extensive online presence. NAYCE publishes a number of books that reflect the latest research in the area of Early Childhood Education and they also publish two periodicals. These periodicals are well researched and peer reviewed and cover emerging trends in the area of Early Learning and Care Environments. Membership NAEYC also provides access to archived periodicals electronically and to several researched based position papers. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work
2. North American Reggio Emilia Alliance. This organization hosts a number of resources including Innovative Periodicals, Publications and Videos. https://www.reggioalliance.org/
3. Boulder Journey School is an innovative private school with students ranging from 8 weeks to 6 years. They have a very strong virtual tour and have an excellent study week for educators to attend. The school has taken many groups of teaches to their facility and received very positive feedback from participants. A detailed dialogue about the school along with some videos can be found here: http://educators.boulderjourneyschool.com/
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On-Line Resources:
1. Galileo Educational Network's Early Learning Site
Working in partnership with Alberta Education, Galileo Educational Network has developed resources for parents and professionals in play-based early childhood education, focusing on children between the ages of three and eight. https://galileo.org/earlylearning/
2. Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework – FLIGHT
Providing resources that help shift understanding of curriculum in early childhood from curriculum as something that is done to children, towards curriculum as a way of thinking about what children are doing in relationships of care, play, learning, and development. http://flightframework.ca.
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3. "Started in 1994, EcoKids offers free learning activities and resources for Canadian teachers, students, parents and communities to engage in environmental action. EcoKids is designed to inspire children to become life-long environmental stewards through nature connection and play."