Join us as we learn about Early Childhood Development in our new series - MLEYF ECD Webinars. The webinars are designed for parents, ECE professionals, caregivers and teachers who are interested in increasing their knowledge in early childhood development and education. Our first webinar is a 4-part series on BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD. Click […]
Join us for the first edition of the Maple Leaf Early Years Foundation ECD Webinar Series, a four-part exploration of brain development in early childhood. In this opening session, we’ll dive into key scientific discoveries about the foundations of early brain growth and break down research findings to better understand how young children’s brains work in their formative years.
In this session, we will focus on relationships and why human interaction is one of the most powerful influences on brain development. We will explore serve-and-return interactions, attachment, emotional regulation, resilience, and toxic stress. Click below to register Register here for Building the Brain in the First 5 Years
# 3: Nutrition, Environment and Screen Time Welcome to Webinar 3! In this session, we’re exploring three key factors that shape development: nutrition, environmental influences, and screen time. These are everyday decisions parents, caregivers, and educators navigate, and the choices they make can greatly affect children’s learning, behavior, and overall growth. Click below to register […]
# 4: Lifelong Impact, Policy and Action Welcome to the final webinar in the BRAIN DEVELOPMENT IN THE EARLY YEARS series! This session ties together everything we’ve explored so far—brain development, relationships, nutrition, environment, and screen time. While early experiences don’t decide everything, they lay a strong foundation for learning, health, and overall wellbeing. So, […]
Maple Leaf Early Years Foundation, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education and the World Bank, under the IDEAS-TVET Initiative, invites eligible candidates to participate in a free six-month skills acquisition program in Early Childhood Care Development. This training program is designed for individuals who are interested in building a career in Early Childhood […]
