Bookmates’ Play to Learn, Learn to Play is a 5 week parent-child program founded on the importance of play in guiding early years learning and healthy child development.

This is an interactive workshop – participants will explore the value of play and the philosophy behind child led play. You will also receive a
facilitator manual complete with all the information needed for running Play to Learn, Learn to Play in your community.

There is no cost to participate but you must commit to attending the full day. Spaces are limited.

Contact Nancy at nantovell@mymts.net to register or
Call Bookmates at 204-582-1804

In this Munch & Mingle we will…

• Define “risky play”
• Explore why “risky play” is really “empowered play” and gain understanding of the benefits
• Compare hazards vs. risks
• Look at some of the types of risky/empowered play
• Consider how to incorporate risky/empowered play into our current programming.
• Link to the meeting

April 30, noon to 1:30 pm – Where everyone belongs: Building Programs That Celebrate Diversity.  Join us to continue this amazing conversation on how we can help remove barriers and create more inclusive programs for everyone!

Topics:

• What makes transitions challenging in a children’s program?
• How to support transitions effectively.
• Snack time and clean-up time challenges.
• Language barriers and strategies to support participants with them.
• Supporting participants with physical barriers (e.g., low mobility). ( for example Ideas for special games and activities for individuals in wheelchairs)

Register here

Join us for a meeting to share downtown family resources and discuss some business.

Join us for our Annual General Meeting, celebrating 21 years of Wiggle, Giggle & Munch!