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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.
Join us to continue an amazing conversation on how we can help remove barriers and create more inclusive programs for everyone!
We’ll Discuss:
- How can we create an inclusive environment that supports participants facing physical barriers—such as low mobility, vision, and hearing challenges?
- How to adapt games and activities in our programs so that everyone can join in and thrive.
- What barriers might participants from diverse cultures face when engaging in WGM?
- And what can we do to make sure everyone feels welcomed and included?
Register here
Oct. 15 – Understand the history of indigenous peoples in Canada and the influence of colonial systems
Nov. 19 – consider the impact of Residential Schools and colonial systems – intergenerational trauma
Jan. 21 – Now what? Allyship, the Calls to Action, and ReconciliACTION
After the Lunch & Learn, we’ll continue with networking to share information about your agency’s programming and learn about other downtown resources for your families. Please stay if you can.
Join us for a one-day, in-person training where you’ll get the complete WGM experience! 🌟
👟 Bring your runners and get ready to:
🎶 Try the songs and rhymes
🎲 Play the games
🤸 Do the warm-ups
📚 How to Use Books Actively
🧘Self-Regulation activities
🥗 Share a snack together
This is a hands-on day of learning and fun—the best way to feel how Wiggle, Giggle & Munch really works!
🗓 Date: October 30, Thursday
⏰ Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
📍 Location: WestEnd Commons
📧 Questions or if the fee is a barrier? Contact Barby at facilitator@communities4families.ca.
CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join our Training Waiting List Online – contact Barby directly or through our website.
In this Munch & Mingle, we will…
• Imagine being a child with little control of our play time.
• Discuss the importance of child-led play
• Consider:
- structured and unstructured play
- process over product
- explore parenting/caregiver roles in child-led play
- share practical tips (participants are encouraged to stay in the session past 1:00 to continue this discussion & sharing time).
Oct. 15 – Understand the history of indigenous peoples in Canada and the influence of colonial systems
Nov. 19 – consider the impact of Residential Schools and colonial systems – intergenerational trauma
Jan. 21 – Now what? Allyship, the Calls to Action, and ReconciliACTION
After the Lunch & Learn, we’ll continue with networking to share information about your agency’s programming and learn about other downtown resources for your families. Please stay if you can.
We’ll Discuss:
- How can we create an inclusive environment that supports participants’ cultural differences in food, expectations, interactions with others, songs, stories, and the meaning behind our vocabulary?
- What barriers might participants from diverse cultures face when engaging in WGM?
- How to adapt games and activities in our programs so that everyone can join in and thrive?
- What can we do to make sure everyone feels welcomed and included?
- And we’ll give a preview of different temperaments — as an introduction for the next session.
Oct. 15 – Understand the history of indigenous peoples in Canada and the influence of colonial systems
Nov. 19 – consider the impact of Residential Schools and colonial systems – intergenerational trauma
Jan. 21 – Now what? Allyship, the Calls to Action, and ReconciliACTION
After the Lunch & Learn, we’ll continue with networking to share information about your agency’s programming and learn about other downtown resources for your families. Please stay if you can.