100,000 Books Campaign: Free Book Fair

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania 1250 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

United Way’s 100,000 Books initiative is giving away new and gently used books to support your students’ developing reading skills.  A variety of books are available for various age groups, although this year’s selection appears to have more in the pre-k to 3rd-grade range. To qualify, your program must use a mentor – reader model. […]

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Skate with Santa at the Schenley Park Ice Skating Rink

Schenley Park Ice Skating Rink 10341 Overlook Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Looking to celebrate the holiday spirit with your young children? Enjoy a special opportunity to take to the ice with Santa Claus just days before Christmas! Bring along the kids and the camera to capture these holiday memories at the Schenley Ice Skating Rink. This event includes great music and the chance to skate outdoors in […]

Family Celebration

Celebrate the holidays with Homewood-Brushton Family Support Center! Join us for activities for the whole family, and enjoy finger foods, arts and crafts, and pictures with Santa. Schedule: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.   Families arrive at the center 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Arts & crafts for parents and children in the basement area 5:20 - 6:00 […]

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Women’s Rap

Women's Rap is a support group for female caregivers to connect. We meet every second and fourth Friday of the month. We're currently engaging in the Stuck Series, where we focus on identifying and moving through the barriers and challenges in our lives. For more information, contact Toni Beasley at toni@tryingtogether.org or 412.727.6649. Share this flyer […]

Play

Online

Part 1: Is There a Difference? Children’s Authentic Play Experiences vs. Play Based Classroom Activities: This session will define and discuss the variations of authentic play, playful experiences and play based activities that could potentially be offered within early learning settings. Participants will engage in resourceful discussions as well as complete independent activities that focus […]