Thank you for being there

By Nathalie Lizé April reminds us of spring  and nature’s renewal. April brings back the mild temperature. In April, nature is reborn and emerges from its winter slumber. April is also Autism Awareness Month. This month takes on a special meaning for me, because...

Early Childhood Educator for Life

Since the beginning of the 2021 school year, a big change occurred in my professional life. I am no longer a childhood educator. I have obtained a position as a pedagogical and technical support Consultant in the daycare I work on. My title has changed, however, in my...

Santa Claus, believe or not

By Nathalie Lizé In a few days it will be what we call in Quebec, the holiday season. Of course, Christmas festivities are not for everyone. Individuals’ religion and beliefs influence whether to celebrate this time of year. Christmas as a religious holiday has...

Maslow’s pyramid; an additional tool

By Nathalie Lizé Early Childhood Educator The Quebec government preschool educational program (accueillir la petite enfance) https://www.mfa.gouv.qc.ca/fr/publication/Documents/programme_educatif.pdf insist that it is essential to start from the children’s needs...