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Come and learn how to make Book Bags for your family or community group
You will learn:
• About the importance of Family literacy
• How to make a Book Bag
You will take home a Book Bag and make an additional one for our Family Literacy celebrations.
Register by January 13. Only 10 participants will be accepted for this workshop.
Are you looking for some free fun with your kids? Join us for a Family Literacy Celebration
Travel between activity stations that promote the playful use of reading, writing and language skills. Fun for the whole family!
Activities based on the books:
“Finding Monty, Finding Carmina and Carlos, and Finding Dina”
By: Sharon Callen and Tracie Grimwood
Bookmates’ Rock & Read is a family learning program based upon the idea that parents are a child’s best teacher. Participants are encouraged to see the value of reading and literacy in their children’s lives, as well as their own. A hands-on bookmaking session is included.
This will be a fun and creative way to add to your personal family literacy portfolio.
Cost: Training is generously supported by Healthy Child Manitoba. A $10 fee is charged to cover lunch.
This is a training workshop for adults only. Unfortunately, childcare is not provided. The deadline for registration is March 19. Priority will be given to those living and working in the downtown.
Learn more about two great websites and what you can find on them.
- presentations at 1:15 and 3:15
- food
- prizes
- webquest
Bring your tablet, laptop, or other electronic device to conduct your own webquest!
WGM Poster&Reg Form October 2015
Communities 4 Families is pleased to sponsor an upcoming training opportunity for those hoping to learn to facilitate Wiggle, Giggle & Munch programs.
Please see the attached flyer for more details and registration form. Note: the deadline for registrations is October 2.
Please share this message with others who might be interested in this training opportunity
Play to Learn, Learn to Play is a parent child program which focuses on the power of play, exploring the importance of play through group discussion, bookmaking, songs and games.
Cost: Training is generously supported by Healthy Child Manitoba. A $10 fee is charged to help cover the cost of lunch.
This is a training workshop for adults only. Unfortunately, childcare is not provided. The deadline for registration is March 19. Priority will be given to those living and working in the downtown.
Play to Learn – poster and registration
Learn the importance of family literacy and how to make a Book Bag for your family or organization.
Our annual family event for parents with pre-school children. Join us for free books, games, food, and fun!
You will learn:
- how to create a positive learning environment
- how to lead a group discussion
- icebreakers and energizers
- songs and rhymes
- about Communities 4 Families programs – Wiggle, Giggle & Munch, Uzazi Pamoja, Book Bags, and Three Stars and a Wish
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch is a program that offers a time for parents and their 1 – 4 year old children to have fun together with active play and a healthy snack.
You will receive the Wiggle, Giggle & Munch handbook and learn:
- how to lead a Wiggle, Giggle & Munch program
- why it is important for toddlers and preschoolers to be active
- how to encourage parents to play with their toddlers and preschoolers
- creative healthy snack ideas
Communities 4 Families invites applications for the position of Mentor/Trainer. Please see posting for details and forward to those who might be interested. The deadline for applications is March 18.
- Wiggle, Giggle & Munch is a program that offers a time for parents and their 1 – 4 year old children to have fun together with active play and a healthy snack.
- You are invited to come and learn how to lead this exciting parent/child program.
- Learn more about welcoming newcomer families into your programs
- Erika Frey and Molly Dunbar, Neighbourhood Immigrant Settlement Workers in West Central/ Downtown area, will be sharing their experience
- Join us for coffee and refreshments