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A Parenting Program for Women with Pre-Schoolers
Programming for women will focus on the daily demands of parenting pre-schoolers, with practical ideas and group support. Childminding is provided and children are welcome.
Make new friends, enjoy nutritious snacks, take home resources to use every day.
The program is free and open to any woman caring for a pre-school age child. Registration is required. Call 204.774.3957 to register.
For Parents to attend with their children
Ages: 1 to 5 year olds
How Long: 8 weeks
Program Information:
- Learn about the importance of physical literacy.
- Learn about different ways you can incorporate physical literacy into your family activities.
- Opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers in your community.
We serve a delicious and nutritious snack after session!
A Parenting Program for Women with Pre-Schoolers
Programming for women will focus on the daily demands of parenting pre-schoolers, with practical ideas and group support. Childminding is provided and children are welcome.
Make new friends, enjoy nutritious snacks, take home resources to use every day.
The program is free and open to any woman caring for a pre-school age child. Registration is required. Call 204.774.3957 to register.
For Parents to attend with their children
Ages: 1 to 5 year olds
How Long: 8 weeks
Program Information:
- Learn about the importance of physical literacy.
- Learn about different ways you can incorporate physical literacy into your family activities.
- Opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers in your community.
We serve a delicious and nutritious snack after session!
MacDon Fan Experience and Family Zone Grey Cup Festival Football themed stations, face painting, crafts, games, activities.
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
FREE photos with Santa at DMSMCA! Saturday, December 12th from 1 – 4pm. Bring the whole family by to take home your FREE holiday photo. Stay for holiday treats, hot chocolate, activities, crafts, and more! Skip the lines and the stress of the malls and join our community in a fun filled holiday party. No registration required.
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
Please join us for a full day celebration,,,,
- Make you own library card-holder/bookmark
- Read giant books, play giant games
- Scavenger Hunt
- Prize Draws
- Balloons, stickers, posters (while supplies last)
- Musical performance by Seanster
Travel between multiple stations, taking part in exciting games and creative activities that promote the playful use of reading, writing, and language skills.
• Open to all
• No registration required – just drop in
• Fun for the whole family!
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.