ISSA - International Step by Step Association

📚✨ In Case You Missed It: "Early Childhood Education in Social and Political Transitions" is now available as an open-access book! Deeply inspiring and insightful, this book, is the culmination of four years of dedicated work by co-authors Tatjana Vonta, Sarah Klaus, and Jan Peeters. Through interviews with over 40 participants and experts, the book highlights the experience and impact of the Open Society’s Step by Step Program, celebrating the leadership of Eastern Europeans in advancing early childhood education across Europe and Eurasia, in the wake of the democratic transitions of the 1990s. The tireless work of these passionate early childhood education pioneers spearheaded impactful changes and reshaped #EarlyChildhoodEducation systems to foster democratic and socially inclusive societies, ultimately leading to the establishment of the ISSA - International Step by Step Association (ISSA) twenty-five years ago. 📖🌍 Don’t miss out on this essential read! Get your copy today: https://lnkd.in/d7jj8wqP #StepByStep #EducationalReform #ISSA

🚀 Navigating Digital Play: A Guide for Safe, Responsible, and Beneficial Screen Time for Young Children 📱 As early childhood professionals, we understand the challenges of integrating technology into the lives of young children. In our digital age, screens are omnipresent, and balancing their use can be complex. Our latest #PlayfulParenting guide provides insights and strategies to ensure #DigitalPlay is both safe and beneficial, fostering learning and development in our #YoungChildren. Here’s how to make digital play both fun and enriching: 🎮 Choose High-Quality Content: Select apps and games that stimulate creativity and critical thinking. 👨👩👧👦 Engage Together: Encourage parents to participate in screen activities with their children to turn digital time into opportunities for bonding and learning. 📵 Set Clear Boundaries: Help families establish rules about screen usage to promote diverse activities and interactions. 💪 Model Healthy Habits: Demonstrate balanced and mindful use of digital devices in educational settings. Remember, not all screen time is created equal! This guide is packed with tips for making screen time a positive experience and addressing common concerns such as sleep disruption and the importance of face-to-face communication. https://lnkd.in/dwPmHQKM The LEGO Foundation, UNICEF

🚀 Bigger Group, Bigger Savings! 🚀 Heading to the #ISSAConference2024 with colleagues? Take advantage of our group rates and save! 🌟 Register your group of 5 or more by August 12, 2024, to enjoy special discounts. ✨ Group Discounts: 🔹 ISSA Members: €360 per person (Early Bird) / €415 per person (Regular) 🔹 Non-Members: €435 per person (Early Bird) / €500 per person (Regular) 📍Join us in Sofia, Bulgaria, 📅 from October 22-25, for a conference filled with engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and exciting site visits. Together, we can make a bigger impact! ✍️ Register your group now and benefit from substantial savings! https://lnkd.in/drP9z6Wa #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #ECD #ECEC #Sofia

In case you missed it, here's a quick recap of the Playful Parenting video series filled with tips and resources for parents, communities, and practitioners. Share this and your tips using the hashtag #PlayfulParenting 👇 https://lnkd.in/eWPtY_eb

☀️🏖️ The summer edition of the First Years, First Priority newsletter is here! This issue features insights from national coordinators on how the European elections could impact children and families and the implementation of the #EuropeanChildGuarantee in various countries. 🎥 It also includes special events and webinar recordings. And a rich summer reading list covering topics like: 📚 Advocacy and policy recommendations for #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment 🌍 Impact of environmental and societal factors on #ECD 🏫 Programs and initiatives enhancing #EarlyChildhood services Stay informed and get inspired! 🧒👶 Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/dw6tjQpa Eurochild #FirstYearsFirstPriority #EUelections #FamilySupport

🌟🚀 We are thrilled to announce the release of "Early Childhood Education in Social and Political Transitions" as an open-access book. This book is the culmination of years of dedicated effort and passion from three remarkable authors: Sarah Klaus, Jan Peeters and Tatjana Vonta. Explore the extraordinary efforts of early childhood education pioneers and the impactful changes they spearheaded following the democratic transitions of the 1990s. This book is a treasure trove of lessons and insights from experts in the field. 📖 Get your copy today: https://lnkd.in/d7jj8wqP Join us at the #ISSAConference this October to celebrate 30 years of the Step-by-Step program and ISSA's 25th anniversary together with the co-authors of the book. #BookLaunch #ISSA #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EducationForAll #EducationReform

ISSA issues statement on young children's rights in armed conflicts: https://lnkd.in/evw9rvUn   #ChildRights #ChildrenInConflict #ISSA

🔔Event Alert: Special Online Training 🔔 You're invited to a unique online training on Therapeutic Stories, hosted by ISSA Members Amurtel/Romania and LHSI/Ukraine, delivered in English with Ukrainian translation. This event is a fantastic opportunity to explore how therapeutic stories can be a powerful tool in fostering resilience in children facing challenging situations. ✨ What's special about this collaboration? ✨ This partnership is a direct result of the ISSA Connects Meeting held last fall in Opatja, where these members met and began planning this joint effort, leveraging network knowledge to support local responders' resilience and preparedness. 🗓 Event Details: 1.       Topic: Therapeutic Stories as a Tool for Strengthening Resilience in Challenging Situations 2.       Speaker: Didi Ananda Devaprya - President of AMURTEL Romania, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Author of Therapeutic Stories 3.       Date & Time: August 17, 10:00-16:30 (via Zoom) 4.       Language: English with Ukrainian translation 5.       Cost: Free participation 🔍 What to Expect: Insights into the power of therapeutic stories in developing empathy Techniques for creating effective stories Understanding the structure and efficacy of stories in fostering empathy Register now: (English version at bottom of form in link) https://lnkd.in/eY7iX7-G #ISSAMembers #TherapeuticStories #Resilience #ChildDevelopment #AMURTEL #LHSI #ISSAConnects #CommunitySupport #Empathy #OnlineTraining

👏 Huge thanks to everyone who attended and spoke at today’s webinar, marking the launch of UNICEF’s new Parenting Support Framework for Europe and Central Asia. The event was an immense success, attracting over 500 attendees — a testament to the need and enthusiasm for this invaluable resource. 📘 Access UNICEF’s Parenting Support Framework here: https://lnkd.in/devcpG_Z * The full report of the framework will be ready next week. The webinar underscored the critical importance of supporting parents and highlighted the need for a multisectoral approach to effectively serve #YoungChildren and families. 🔗 Missed the webinar or want to review the materials? Find the recordings and resources shared next Thursday here: https://lnkd.in/dZEyDyP4 Thank you again for your participation and engagement! 🌟 #ParentingSupport #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #UNICEF #ChildDevelopment #MultisectoralSupport UNICEF Europe & Central Asia, WHO Regional Office for Europe, Sanja Budisavljević, Sabine Rakotomalala, Daniela Bordeianu, Giorgio Tamburlini

🚀 Don't Miss Out! Join Health Systems for Early Child Development for this Parenting Support Webinar! 🚀 On July 11th, dive into "The Power of Parenting in the Early Years" as UNICEF launches its new Parenting Support Framework for Europe and Central Asia. 🌍👶 We'll explore the importance of parental well-being and demonstrate how a multi-sectoral approach can transform parenting support into effective programs, services, and policies to ensure #YoungChildren thrive. Expect to gain key insights, learn best practices, and vibrant discussion with experts and stakeholders. 💡🤝 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/d2mQ6AmD Secure your spot now and be part of this pivotal conversation! UNICEF Europe & Central Asia, WHO Regional Office for Europe #ParentingPower #UNICEF #ChildDevelopment #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment