Join us for our Annual General Meeting.

Theme:  Growing Connections

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

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)

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.

This training will occur entirely online.

• Day 1  WGM Concepts: Dive into the WGM concepts virtually on Tuesday, March 4, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM by Zoom.
• Day 2 WGM Practicum: Engage in hands-on teaching and demonstrations, including practicum games, songs, and skill activities on Wednesday, March 5, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM by Zoom

To receive your WGM certificate, you must attend both days (a total of 6 hours)

Cost:

$10 for downtown serving agencies
$75 for those serving outside downtown Winnipeg,  $25 for the hard-copy manual (digital copies are free).

Register here.

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.

This training will occur entirely online.

• Day 1  WGM Concepts: Dive into the WGM concepts virtually on Tuesday, March 4, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM by Zoom.
• Day 2 WGM Practicum: Engage in hands-on teaching and demonstrations, including practicum games, songs, and skill activities on Wednesday, March 5, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM by Zoom

To receive your WGM certificate, you must attend both days (a total of 6 hours)

Cost:

$10 for downtown serving agencies
$75 for those serving outside downtown Winnipeg,  $25 for the hard-copy manual (digital copies are free).

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
$30 for those serving outside downtown Winnipeg

Register here

Taking Programs outdoors – focusing on risky/empowered play