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Taking programs outdoors: Sensory Play
We all know about the 5 senses, but did you know that there are more than 5 senses?
No? Then attend this session to find out more about our internal senses, and why outdoor play helps develop these during the critical early years of child development.
Yes? Then attend this session to learn more about how you can actively promote sensory experiences during outdoor programming, and pass this knowledge on to the families you work with.
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch Facilitator Training
November 6 & 8, 2024
Nov. 6
WGM Concepts (Online): Dive into the WGM concepts virtually on Wednesday, November 6, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM by Zoom.
Nov. 8
WGM Practicum (In Person): Engage in hands-on teaching and demonstrations, including practicum games, songs, and skill activities on Friday, November 8, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at WestEnd Commons.
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 includes teaching and demonstrations.
- Participation in both days 1 and 2 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.
Registration for this event is closed.
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch Facilitator Training
November 6 & 8, 2024
Nov. 6
WGM Concepts (Online): Dive into the WGM concepts virtually on Wednesday, November 6, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM by Zoom.
Nov. 8
WGM Practicum (In Person): Engage in hands-on teaching and demonstrations, including practicum games, songs, and skill activities on Friday, November 8, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at WestEnd Commons.
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 includes teaching and demonstrations.
- Participation in both days 1 and 2 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.
Registration for this event is closed.
“Integrating Emotional Well-Being and Self-Regulation Tools into Our WGM Programs”.
Understanding feelings can be a complex task for adults, and even more so for children. Imagine the incredible impact we can make by guiding them through this journey with simple activities and engaging books. We invite you to join us in exploring how these tools can empower children to develop emotional awareness, enhance communication skills, self-regulation, foster empathy, and build strong social connections. This event is free, but registration is required.
Registration Link
Join us to help plan the priorities and direction for C4F for the upcoming year.
Contact us to let us know you are coming and if you have dietary restrictions (by Nov. 22).
Join us for a meeting to share downtown family resources and discuss some business.
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.
Register for this free event here
Family Literacy and Loose Parts (in celebration of I Love to Read month)
For our next Munch and Mingle, we plan to explore how early literacy can be promoted using loose parts for play and storytelling. “Loose parts play” is a common theme in early years education, but how can this concept be embraced when supporting young children to gain foundational literacy-related milestones? Save the date for 12:00-1:30 on February 19th to listen, share ideas, and network!
In McLeod Hall at 400 Edmonton St. (Mosaic Family Resource Centre at Knox Church)
12PM – presentation and discussion on Literacy and Loose Parts Play
1PM – tour of Mosaic’s Family Resource Room & further networking/discussion time
1:15PM – brief tour of Thrive’s space at Knox Church
1:30PM – tour of Mosaic’s Carlton location for anyone interested
Celebrate I Love to Read month with this FREE workshop!
This workshop focuses on using songs and rhymes in developing early literacy skills. Through music, rhymes, stories, movement, props and more, participants will come away with a variety of ideas for books, songs and literacy extension activities that nurture healthy child development – including language building, numeracy support, gross and fine motor skills, and social-emotional development. No musical background or singing skills required! This workshop is ideal for those working with preschool aged children in child care facilities, home visits, family resource centres, and other organizations that support families with preschool aged children.
Register here
🎉Wiggle, Giggle and Munch Workshop Level 2
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!
Cost:
$10 for downtown serving agencies
$40 for those serving outside downtown Winnipeg
Register here
Join us for a meeting to share downtown family resources and discuss some business.
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 all day. Spaces are limited.
Contact Nancy at nantovell@mymts.net to register or
Call Bookmates at 204-582-1804
In this Munch & Mingle we will…
- Define “risky play”
- Explore why “risky play” is really “empowered play” and gain understanding of the benefits
- Compare hazards vs. risks
- Look at some of the types of risky/empowered play
- Consider how to incorporate risky/empowered play into our current programming.
- Link to the meeting
April 30, noon to 1:30 pm – Where everyone belongs: Building Programs That Celebrate Diversity. Join us to continue this amazing conversation on how we can help remove barriers and create more inclusive programs for everyone!
Topics:
- What makes transitions challenging in a children’s program?
- How to support transitions effectively.
- Snack time and clean-up time challenges.
- Language barriers and strategies to support participants with them.
- Supporting participants with physical barriers (e.g., low mobility). ( for example Ideas for special games and activities for individuals in wheelchairs)
Join us for a meeting to share downtown family resources and discuss some business.
Contact us for Zoom link
In this training you will learn:
- The fundamentals of WGM
- How to plan, set and run your sessions successfully
- Engaging physical activities, games, songs and rhymes
- How to incorporate early literacy into your sessions
- Information about nutrition and healthy snacks
May 27 9:30 am -12:30 pm (virtual) WGM Concepts.
May 28 9:30 am-12:30 pm (virtual) WGM Practicum. Teaching and demonstrations, games, songs, and skill activities.
To be certified as a WGM leader, you will need to attend both sessions.
Register here
In this training you will learn:
- The fundamentals of WGM
- How to plan, set and run your sessions successfully
- Engaging physical activities, games, songs and rhymes
- How to incorporate early literacy into your sessions
- Information about nutrition and healthy snacks
May 27 9:30 am -12:30 pm (virtual) WGM Concepts.
May 28 9:30 am-12:30 pm (virtual) WGM Practicum. Teaching and demonstrations, games, songs, and skill activities.
To be certified as a WGM leader, you will need to attend both sessions.
Register here
Join us for our Annual General Meeting, celebrating 21 years of Wiggle, Giggle & Munch!
Join us at our next online WGM Networking Meeting where we’ll continue our conversation on barriers participants might face and how we can support them.
🌟 Topics include:
- What language barriers might participants encounter?
- How can we create inclusive environments for those facing physical barriers?
- What cultural barriers might families face, and how can WGM better support them?
Your insights and experiences are so valuable, we’d love to hear your voice!
🗓 Date: Tuesday, June 17
🕒 Time: 12:00
💻 Location: Zoom (link sent upon registration)
Register here
Join us to share updates from your downtown agency and learn about resources.