About Us

Wemagination (affectionately called “The WE”) is part of the University of New Mexico’s College of Education and belongs to The Family Development Program (FDP), which is a support and training entity for the early childhood workforce and populations who work for and with the youngest citizens in our state. FDP advocates for the importance of play in early education. We marvel at children’s tenacity to discover, explore, experiment and figure things out as core skills for lifelong learning. We see children’s natural delight in learning as a solid foundation for educational success. Within FDP, Wemagination Resource Center is our off-site educational and meeting space.

Our Philosophy

Re-use of materials to promote freedom of expression and making children’s creative thinking visible. Materials are to be used over and over-they can be put together and taken apart many times. Open-ended materials provide the avenue for children to learn, grow, and explore socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. Based on 150 years of solid early childhood education research, we know that children learn best through play.