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- Exploring what neuroscience says about early childhood brain development and resiliency
- Gathering strategies designed to enhance healthy brain development with early literacy activities
- Sharing resources such as children’s book lists, hands-on activities, and other ideas that can be integrated into programming to support healthy brain development
Tapping into Resiliency Through Storytelling (TRTS) – 4-hour workshop
- exploring ways of building resiliency skills through the lens of the oral stories we share
- empowers service providers working with children and parents with transferrable resiliency skills
Register here
Tapping into Resiliency Through Storytelling (TRTS) – 4-hour workshop
- exploring ways of building resiliency skills through the lens of the oral stories we share
- empowers service providers working with children and parents with transferrable resiliency skills
Register here
Join us for our first 2023 Lunch & Learn
Find out more about the supports in our community for families with special needs with presentations by:
- Inspire Community Outreach
- Family Advocacy Network of Manitoba (FAN)
- Others to be confirmed
Please contact us for the Zoom link
Please join us in person for our Annual General Meeting. We’ll be celebrating the work we’ve accomplished in 2022-23 and learning more about our exciting new Raising the Village project.
Celebratory refreshments and activities will be included!
With summer here, outdoor play beckons. How can you take your indoor family programming outdoors? Cheri and Chris will help you discover how!
This workshop is great for any parent-child programs, but especially helpful if you run a Wiggle, Giggle & Munch program.
- free for downtown serving agencies and if you have taken WGM facilitator training within the past year
- $10 for those serving outside downtown Winnipeg
Part Time Contract Opportunity Job Posting
Start Date: Monday, September 25,2023
Salary: $20 per hour
Benefits: Laptop/headset provided, personal and professional development opportunities, access to a Health and Wellbeing Account
Time Requirement: 20 hours per week, semi-flexible, work from home/in person/online
Because C4F is passionate about supporting communities, service providers, and families to raise happy, healthy children, the person we are looking for will be able to work independently, is highly motivated, and has an engaging personality.
- This 5 1/2 – hour facilitator training teaches you to run WGM, a physical activity and nutrition program for preschoolers and their parents
- Day 1 includes teachings that are deliver virtually
- Day 2 includes in-person learning and demonstrations
- Both days are required to complete the training
Wiggle Giggle & Munch promotes physical literacy, healthy nutrition while having fun for children 1-4 years old and their families.
Register here
- This 5 1/2 – hour facilitator training teaches you to run WGM, a physical activity and nutrition program for preschoolers and their parents
- Day 1 includes teachings that are deliver virtually
- Day 2 includes in-person learning and demonstrations
- Both days are required to complete the training
Wiggle Giggle & Munch promotes physical literacy, healthy nutrition while having fun for children 1-4 years old and their families.
Discover the benefits of outdoor play as we enter a new season!
Contact us for zoom link for this event.
Annual planning meeting – Wednesday, December 13 (noon to 3:00 pm starting with lunch in the Drop-In area) at WestEnd Commons, 365 McGee St. Plan to join us – in person! (Parking restrictions have been lifted on McGee between Ellice and Portage)
Bookmates’ Play to Learn, Learn to Play is a 5 week parent-child program founded on the importance of play in guiding early years learning and healthy child development.
This is an interactive workshop – participants will explore the value of play and the philosophy behind child led play. You will also receive a facilitator manual complete with all the information needed for running Play to Learn, Learn to Play in your community.
There is no cost to participate but you must commit to attending both days. Spaces are limited.
Registration for this workshop is now full. Thank you for your interest.
Bookmates’ Play to Learn, Learn to Play is a 5 week parent-child program founded on the importance of play in guiding early years learning and healthy child development.
This is an interactive workshop – participants will explore the value of play and the philosophy behind child led play. You will also receive a facilitator manual complete with all the information needed for running Play to Learn, Learn to Play in your community.
There is no cost to participate but you must commit to attending both days. Spaces are limited.
Registration for this workshop is now full. Thank you for your interest.
Celebrate I Love to Read month with this FREE workshop!
This workshop is focused on sharing early literacy resources that promote diversity including race, creed, gender, culture, family structures and abilities. Content includes:
- Reviewing the importance of being intentional with the types of family literacy information, tools and strategies we incorporate into our programs
- Exploring concepts to strengthen, support and enhance the fundamentals of literacy while celebrating diverse communities
- Sharing a variety of children’s books and related hands-on literacy extension activities that can be integrated into our current environments. These resources will be primarily geared to children aged 0-5
Supporting resources will be emailed out to participants
Register here
Do you support families who may be “neurodiverse” (parents and/or their children who may be on this spectrum)?
Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one “right” way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits. Knowledge about neurodiversity and respectful language is also important for clinicians, so they can address the mental and physical health of people with neurodevelopmental differences. (from Harvard Health Publishing)
This Lunch and Learn will explore what may be considered “neurodiversity”, and consists of ideas and information curated by the C4F team in how to ensure parent-child programming maximizes it’s accessibility for all families. We will briefly discuss:
- the main types of “disorders” that may be categorized as “neurodiversity” (i.e. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)
- why the “disorder” label misguides people to focus too much on weaknesses rather than strengths and what we can do to help switch that focus
- how to assess program accessibility
- tips on how to communicate openness to accommodating diverse needs without forcing people to disclose medical diagnoses
- possible resources for service providers to support their work with families
The goal of this session is to inspire thought and engagement about how our programs and services may not feel as accessible to some people due to neurodiverse needs, and to consider ways to change this.
Have lived experience with this? Please feel free to share as we learn together as a community. Discussion will be welcomed.
Join us! You are also welcome to stay for our regular monthly Coalition meeting, resourcing agencies serving downtown Winnipeg families.
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch leader training
February 27, 28, 29 2024
Feb. 27 (online – theory) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Feb. 28 (in person – practice) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm @ WestEnd Commons, 365 McGee St. Winnipeg
Feb, 29 (online – practice) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wiggle Giggle & Munch promotes physical literacy and healthy nutrition while having fun for children 1-4 years old and their families.
- This facilitator training teaches you to run WGM.
- Day 1 includes teachings that are delivered virtually.
- Day 2 and 3 include teaching and demonstrations. You can choose to participate virtually and/or in-person.
- Day 1 and one of days 2 and 3 are required to complete the training and receive your certificate.
There is a $10 fee for those working with Downtown families. If you are outside of Downtown Winnipeg, the cost is $65 (plus cost of manual if you prefer a hard copy).
Mentoring to help you run an exceptional WGM program is included in the training cost.
Register here.
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch leader training
February 27, 28, 29 2024
Feb. 27 (online – theory) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Feb. 28 (in person – practice) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm @ WestEnd Commons, 365 McGee St. Winnipeg
Feb, 29 (online – practice) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wiggle Giggle & Munch promotes physical literacy and healthy nutrition while having fun for children 1-4 years old and their families.
- This facilitator training teaches you to run WGM.
- Day 1 includes teachings that are delivered virtually.
- Day 2 and 3 include teaching and demonstrations. You can choose to participate virtually and/or in-person.
- Day 1 and one of days 2 and 3 are required to complete the training and receive your certificate.
There is a $10 fee for those working with Downtown families. If you are outside of Downtown Winnipeg, the cost is $65 (plus cost of manual if you prefer a hard copy).
Mentoring to help you run an exceptional WGM program is included in the training cost.
Register here.
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch leader training
February 27, 28, 29 2024
Feb. 27 (online – theory) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Feb. 28 (in person – practice) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm @ WestEnd Commons, 365 McGee St. Winnipeg
Feb, 29 (online – practice) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wiggle Giggle & Munch promotes physical literacy and healthy nutrition while having fun for children 1-4 years old and their families.
- This facilitator training teaches you to run WGM.
- Day 1 includes teachings that are delivered virtually.
- Day 2 and 3 include teaching and demonstrations. You can choose to participate virtually and/or in-person.
- Day 1 and one of days 2 and 3 are required to complete the training and receive your certificate.
There is a $10 fee for those working with Downtown families. If you are outside of Downtown Winnipeg, the cost is $65 (plus cost of manual if you prefer a hard copy).
Mentoring to help you run an exceptional WGM program is included in the training cost.
Register here.
Outdoor play can happen in any season, but we need to be prepared and know how to best plan these sessions. During this lunch and learn, we will talk about the importance of outdoor play, how to communicate these benefits, as well as how to model best practices. We will offer practical tips and ideas for activities outside. This workshop will be helpful for any service provider, but is especially important for those hoping to facilitate Wiggle, Giggle & Munch Programs.
Please register here.
All people experience the world differently from one another. One way to make our programming more accessible to all potential participants is to consider how to accommodate a broad range of needs in terms of sensory experiences.
While sensory-related accommodations can be critical for many children and caregivers who are “neurodiverse”, everyone can benefit from positive sensory experiences. In this special in-person lunch and learn, we will talk about the different areas that accommodations may be important and offer practical tips that you may wish to incorporate into your programs. We will also talk about communicating your inclusive, affirming intentions to potential clients.
Please come with your lunch, but be prepared to “Munch and Mingle” with other service providers during the session. No registration is required.
Mindful Munchkins is a program geared toward identifying emotions and how to manage them. So often we forget that our little ones don’t have the language to express how they’re feeling, so they use actions instead. This program teaches children about various emotions, self-regulation, problem solving skills, positive self-esteem and empathy. All of this takes place while developing strong and positive parent-child relationships!
This workshop will share mental health resources to use in your programs with families with young children.
NOTE: Registration for this workshop closes on April 10.
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.
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.
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.
Join us in person for our meeting and a tour of CMWI. We’ll be highlighting downtown summer programming.
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.
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.