WGM Networking meeting for WGM leaders
January 31 @ noon to 1:30 pm – via Zoom – register here
We’ll explore the topic: “Where Everyone Belongs: Building Programs That Celebrate Diversity”.
Join us for a fun and interactive chat about how to create programs that truly welcome everyone!
We’ll celebrate all the amazing ways people experience the world—different sensory needs and different ways to process information, embracing neurodiversity. We’ll also explore how to support newcomers with low English proficiency, sharing ideas to make spaces more inclusive, accessible, and joyful for all!”. Let’s collaborate to create programs that are inclusive, welcoming, and empowering for all children and their caregivers! 🤝✨
The meeting will start with short presentations, followed by an open discussion about the challenges we face in our programs and how we can solve them together.
Free for all WGM leaders, but registration is required.
Munch & Mingle
February 19 @ noon (zoom or in person – TBD)
Family Literacy and Loose Parts (in celebration of I Love to Read month)
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch Leader Training
Tuesday, March 4 and Wednesday March 5 @ 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Online)
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch is a a physical activity and nutrition program for preschoolers and their parents. Typical WGM programs are offered once per week (in 6-10 week sessions) and hosted by family-focused agencies. WGM is designed to promote physical literacy, nutritious snacks and to encourage play and curiosity for children 1-4 years old along with their families.
- Day 1 WGM Concepts: Dive into the WGM concepts virtually on Tuesday, March 4, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM by Zoom.
- Day 2 WGM Practicum: Engage in hands-on teaching and demonstrations, including practicum games, songs, and skill activities on Wednesday, March 5, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM by Zoom.
To receive your certificate, both days must be attended (a total of 6 hours).
Register here
WGM Level 2 Training
March 18 @ 10 am to 3 pm
Nurturing Well-Being & Boosting Self-Regulation: Fun Strategies to Co-Regulate and Enrich Your Programs!
Self-regulation is a skill that develops over time, deeply connected to brain development, and shaped through meaningful interactions and co-regulation with others. It’s a challenging but essential process, and we’re here to help make it easier—and fun!
In this in-person workshop, we’ll explore strategies to support children in building self-regulation skills while fostering emotional well-being. You’ll discover new books that help children name and understand their emotions, expanding their emotional vocabulary in creative and engaging ways. Plus, we’ll dive into games, activities, and songs designed to make learning these skills enjoyable for both children and adults.
This in-person workshop is open to all agencies that can benefit from well-being and self-regulation strategies for working with children. It will include new books, games, activities, and songs designed to support these strategies.
Whether you’re a WGM leader or part of another organization, you’re welcome to join and gain valuable insights!
Register here
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