Special Needs Resourcing Collaborative Team Supporting our Programs:
The SNR Collaborative supports licensed childcare centres in the Region of Waterloo, Emmanuel at Brighton among them through a Tiered Services model, for more information please see:
https://snrcwaterlooregion.ca/what-are-tiered-services/
The Tools for Life Approach
TFL – Relationship-building solutions is a program designed with both children and adults in mind. It encourages educators, children and families to work together as partners using a common language and consistent strategies to problem-solve and deal with conflict & build strong relationships.
The program focuses on:
listening skills
self-esteem
feelings
calming down
problem-solving tools
cooperation
Resource information is sent home for parents to become familiar with the material. These hands on activities and resources are easy to access and fun to use.
They help:
master and reinforce consistent language and strategies
model healthy ways to handle frustrations
increase interactive family time
Through the process of observation, interpretation and reflection the educators guide the children through self-regulation activities. Large and small group projects enhance social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and support a lifelong love of learning.
TFL Resources are available at: http://toolsforliferesources.com
“The emergent curriculum and attention to each child’s interests and needs is remarkable — and yet children also learn how to care for and about one another.”