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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.
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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
March 4 9:30 am -12:30 pm (virtual) WGM Concepts.
March 5 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
March 4 9:30 am -12:30 pm (virtual) WGM Concepts.
March 5 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