Early Childhood Informed Communities
Health and development of young children is influenced by many aspects and is the responsibility shared with family, community and society. Provincial and local policies, practices, and resources all contribute to creating healthy environments for young children.
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Community Success Stories
Brain Architecture Game
The Brain Architecture Game is a tabletop game experience that builds understanding about the powerful role of experiences on brain development – what promotes it,
Calgary McKnight
Translating the EDI results in 5 languages which will be distributed at faith places, ethnic grocery stores and day cares and involve ethnic media to support the dissemination of this info
Circle of Influence
Coalitions have been instrumental in ensuring the early childhood lens is applied throughout the community by representing young children at such initiatives as End Poverty,
Lac La Biche
La La Biche Coalition has created several booklets on the specific developmental domains. The physical literacy booklet highlights simple messages related to growth and development.
Two Hills
Two Hills Coalition has increased conversation significantly with local community, health and education leaders. They are changing the landscape of their community over time increasing
Smoky Lake
The coalition has developed EPIC (Explore, Play, Inspire, Connect) to promote the development of all 5 domains in a fun and interactive way. EPIC shows
