To submit a CAYC mini-blog

To submit a CAYC mini-blog

The CAYC mini-blog is a conversational forum where CAYC members can contribute to a growing dialogue relevant to children and to childhood issues.

Submissions may include:
  • Opinion pieces on local, regional and national current issues of concern to early childhood education;
  • Reflections on pedagogies;
  • Reflections about relevant events related to children and to childhood issues.
  • The mini blog aims to provoke thought and to create a culture of discussion among colleagues.
The CAYC miniblogs are open access and will be hosted on the CAYC website. Submissions should be sent to info@cayc.ca for consideration and editorial review.

Criteria for submission

CAYC members across Canada are invited to submit to the mini-blog. If you are interested in writing a mini-blog, please consider the following criteria:
  • Mini-blogs should be between 250/350 words;
  • Have a title of approximately 150 characters;
  • Include one or two questions to promote discussion and engagement;
  • Include relevant picture(s);
  • Include references;
  • Include a short author’s bio (approx. 50 words);
  • Include an author’s statement with proof of permission to use and publish the picture;
  • If the miniblog includes children's quotes, comments, or personal experiences, please provide an author's statement confirming that permission has been obtained to use and publish this content.