This page holds the current information & supports available for your ELC/SAC service to support your engagement now and in the future with Ukrainian families. As you are aware many families and children have now relocated to Carlow County. Some of you may already have Ukrainian children in your service or are receiving queries in relation to childcare options or may do so in the near future. The following resources are available to you to use when engaging with Ukrainian families;
Information on the library services in Co. Carlow with Ukrainian & Russian translation Library Leaflet.
First 5 – Resources for Practice (Updated September 30th) https://first5.gov.ie/ukraine-response/resources-for-practice
This page contains a number of resources and supports to guide and assist educators and practitioners in relation to supporting children’s well-being, learning and development.
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- Talking to children about war
- Supporting children from Ukraine – Transitions Leagan Gaeilge
- Supporting children from Ukraine – The ELC environment Leagan Gaeilge
- Supporting children from Ukraine – The healing power of being outdoors Leagan Gaeilge
- Together With Refugees Reading Guide
- Supporting children from Ukraine – Wellbeing
- Play & Emotional Wellbeing
- Supporting children from Ukraine – Transitions into School Age Childcare Settings Leagan Gaeilge
- Supporting children from Ukraine – Promoting resilience and recovery in ELC Leagan Gaeilge
- Nurturing a culturally and linguistically responsive environment – Video 1
- Nurturing a culturally and linguistically responsive environment – Video 2
- Nurturing a culturally and linguistically responsive environment – Video 3
- Mindfulness in Early Learning and Care, Resource Booklet
- Mindful Moments Poster [To receive a hard copy contact your local city/county childcare committee]
- Video 1: Introduction to Mindfulness
- Video 2: Mindfulness Monkey Mind
- Video 3: Mindfulness Flower Breathing
- Video 4: Mindfulness Kind Wishes
- Video 5: Mindfulness Hot Chocolate Breathing
- Vidoe 6: Mindfulness Mindful Listening
- Video 7: Mindfulness Mindful Touches
- Video 8: Mindfulness of Senses
Information for parents:
- Supports for children with disabilities to access early childhood care and education
- Поддержка детей с ограниченными возможностями в доступе к дошкольному воспитанию и образованию
- Підтримка дітей з обмеженими можливостями в доступі до дошкільного виховання та освіти
- A Parent’s Guide To Childcare In Ireland
- Руководство для родителей по уходу за детьми в Ирландии
- Керівництво для батьків по догляду за дітьми в Ірландії
- Supporting Children and Parents, a collection of resources that children and parents may find helpful
Please find a link below to a Padlet noticeboard created by Clare CCC which has relevant, categorised resources which may be useful to support you in your work with Ukrainian families. This webpage will be updated regularly with new resources. New posts will appear at the top of each column under any pinned items.
https://padlet.com/Clare_CCC/wtq3nsoj9rgssbvz
As relevant resources become available to us we will circulate them to you. If you have any queries from parents and require assistance with them please do not hesitate to contact one of the team at Carlow CCC on 059 9140244