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!

Location yet to be determined. May be offered virtually.

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