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Apr
10
Wed
Closing date for registration for Mindful Munchkins workshop
Apr 10 all-day
Apr
17
Wed
Munch & Mingle: Creating Positive Sensory Experiences (Inclusive Programming) @ IRCOM
Apr 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

All people experience the world differently from one another. One way to make our programming more accessible to all potential participants is to consider how to accommodate a broad range of needs in terms of sensory experiences.

While sensory-related accommodations can be critical for many children and caregivers who are “neurodiverse”, everyone can benefit from positive sensory experiences. In this special in-person lunch and learn, we will talk about the different areas that accommodations may be important and offer practical tips that you may wish to incorporate into your programs. We will also talk about communicating your inclusive, affirming intentions to potential clients.

Please come with your lunch, but be prepared to “Munch and Mingle” with other service providers during the session.  No registration is required.

Apr
25
Thu
Mindful Munchkins @ Zoom
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Mindful Munchkins is a program geared toward identifying emotions and how to manage them. So often we forget that our little ones don’t have the language to express how they’re feeling, so they use actions instead. This program teaches children about various emotions, self-regulation, problem solving skills, positive self-esteem and empathy. All of this takes place while developing strong and positive parent-child relationships!

This workshop will share mental health resources to use in your programs with families with young children.

NOTE:  Registration for this workshop closes on April 10.

Jun
18
Tue
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch Peer Networking meeting @ Zoom
Jun 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch Peer Networking meeting @ Zoom

If you have taken our WGM Facilitator Training, you are invited to a Wiggle, Giggle and Munch (WGM) Peer Group Meeting, where you will have the opportunity to meet other WGM Leaders in our first-ever online meeting!

The topic of this session will be Food! Do you think is there something such as “picky eaters” or this could be related to sensory integration and child development?

Come to discuss with other leaders’ ideas and challenges about food and get a fun recipe for your program. Take a sneak peek of our Wiggle, Giggle and Munch’s Food workshop.

Our first Networking Peer group session will be on June 18 at noon (until 1:30) via Zoom.

The best part? It’s free for all WGM leaders, but registration is required. Please use the following link to register.

Jun
19
Wed
C4F AGM @ WestEnd Commons
Jun 19 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for our Annual General Meeting.

Theme:  Growing Connections

Oct
16
Wed
Munch & Mingle @ Zoom
Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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.

Feb
19
Wed
Munch & Mingle @ Zoom
Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Family Literacy and Loose Parts

Apr
16
Wed
Munch & Mingle @ contact us for details
Apr 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Taking Programs outdoors – focusing on risky/empowered play