June is Pride Month! Join live circle time with the 519 Glitterbug on Wed. June 2nd at 10 am! And, at Creating Together we welcome Glitterbug to our circle EVERY first Wednesday of EVERY month – so we do hope you can make it to June and also to the upcoming circles!
Who / What is Glitterbug?
Glitterbug “is a unique mobile program that works with EarlyON Centres across Toronto to promote inclusion and affirmation of gender and sexual diversity among children and families.” Glitterbug combines the understanding of LGBTQ2S inclusion with a play-based learning approach for children and families to develop a broader understanding of inclusion at EarlyON Centres across the city and in the early learning years sector.
Glitterbug Programs and Services
- LGBTQ2S-affirming Interactive workshops for parents, caregivers, and guardians.
- LGBTQ2S-affirming drop-in programming to support queer, trans, and 2Spirit inclusion.
- Designated program for LGBTQ2S families
- Special events and pop-up visits
- Resources
Current Glitterbug Programs for Queer and Trans Families and Gender-creative Children
- Virtual Circle Time:
- Tuesday, 3:00 to 3:30pm
- Wednesday, 10:00 to 10:30am
- Thursday, 4:30 to 5:00pm
- Friday, 1:30 to 2:15pm
- Interactive Parent/Caregiver Virtual LGBTQ2S Workshops:
- Last Tuesday of each month, starting July 27.
Workshops are currently being held virtually. We will resume in-person workshops based on Toronto Public Health guidelines.
- Last Tuesday of each month, starting July 27.
Have questions or need more information, get in touch with the Glitterbug Program at Glitterbug@The519.org.
For more information about their EarlyON programs and events, visit their EarlyON Program page.
Get your free tickets to their programs on our Eventbrite page.