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About Us

What is ToyBox?

ToyBox is a set of free, playful, evidence-based letters, numbers and wellness activities for caregivers and educators with children aged 2-to-8 years. The activates have been developed by community members to support learning and wellness, to allow children a solid foundation.

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Meet the characters!

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Who are we?

University professors, educators, caregivers, and students with backgrounds in developmental studies, education, psychology, and environmental science.

What do we do? 

  • We provide free, play and evidence-based activities on Letters, Numbers, and Wellness
    to support  caregivers with children between the ages of 2-8 years old.

  •  We engage in community outreach and events to share free resources with educators and caregivers. 

  • Host strategy development sessions and workshops in communities across Manitoba to create culturally relevant activities.

  • Build on existing research to lean more about early learning in children

How does ToyBox work? Choose an activity: Letters, Numbers, or Wellness. Each activity has three levels of difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced. Focus on one activity per week, and have fun learning through play!

Get Involved! Enjoy the activities with your child(ren)! Follow us on social media and tell us how you are enjoying the activities! Share your cool ideas (photos, videos, stories) with your community on Facebook & Instagram and tag us, @toyboxmanitoba 

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"ToyBox Manitoba empowers caregivers to feel capable and worthy, and to have courage to raise children, especially during these difficult isolating times." - Dr. Sheri-Lynn Skwarchuk

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Meet the characters!

Litty, Welly, & Nume!

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Litty

Hi there! My name is Litty and I’m here to help you learn the alphabet, sound out letters, write sentences, and read! I can’t wait to go on a literacy learning journey together!

literacy activities

Welly

Hello! My name is Welly, and I'm here to help develop skills around physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. We can work together when you’re feeling down or just need some motivation! 

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wellness activities

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Nume

Hey everyone! My name is Nume and I’m here to help you learn numbers, to add, subtract, multiply, or divide.  Let’s work together to grow your numeracy skills!

numeracy activities

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