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SUMMARY:Hatch Art + Playdates (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in child-centered play experiences that are focused on imaginative open-ended art exploration? Join Hatch Art Studio from February 15 – March 29\, 2021\, for their virtual “Hatch Art + Playdates!” \nAbout\nHatch Art + Playdates is a series of live and recorded courses that will happen weekly from February 15 – March 29\, 2021. The Playdates were developed through Hatch Art Studio’s child-centered\, joyful curriculum that is focused on imaginative open-ended art exploration with an emphasis on deepening critical thinking skills and developing creative confidence. \nThese Playdates are best suited for children ages two to eight years old. Playdates will be hosted in two sessions\, one for children ages two to five years old (at 9 a.m.) and one for children ages six through eight years old (at 4 p.m.). Themes will remain consistent across both age groups. A free sample of their lesson “What Could That Be?” is available on their website. \nPlaydate Topics\n\n\n\nFebruary 15\, 2021  |  Not a Box\nExplore the concept of transformation using loose parts\, a cardboard box\, and simple tools like masking tape\, a stapler\, and scissors.\nFebruary 22\, 2021  |  Making Marks \nDiscover the many ways artists can make a mark by combining everyday household objects\, paint\, and various natural materials to make your own paintbrushes. You will need tempera\, craft\, or acrylic paint for this experience.\nMarch 1\, 2021  |  What Can We Build? \nSave up your recyclables for this celebration of sculpture and construction. Bring your clean recyclables\, masking tape\, and scissors–and a hot glue gun if you are in the ages six to eight experience.\nMarch 8\, 2021  |  Let’s Make a Map! \nIn this class\, participants will work and play BIG using a giant sheet of cardboard (save those boxes)\, construction paper\, tape\, glue\, and other collage materials! Vehicular enthusiasts will enjoy playing with this experience for many days to follow!\nMarch 15\, 2021  |  Cook Up a Creation! \nIn this class\, participants will make their own salt dough using basic kitchen ingredients (flour\, salt\, water) and explore texture and mark-making as well. Modeling and molding are just a click away!\nMarch 22\, 2021  |  Art that Moves \nFor kids that love to move and wiggle and are fascinated by moving parts\, come enjoy art that moves! Participants will need paint for this class.\nMarch 29\, 2021  |  Build Your Own Play Box\nThe Playdate educators love to build scenes for playing using natural materials and parts we find around the house. Join them for some storytelling play as they sculpt a scene!\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the Hatch Art Studio website. Classes will cost $5 each. Registration for live classes closes 12 hours prior to each lesson. Recorded classes may be purchased at any time. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact Hatch Art Studio at hello@hatchpgh.com. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/hatch-art-playdates-virtual/2021-03-01/
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SUMMARY:The Incredible Years Parenting Program
DESCRIPTION:Parenting is hard work. Join Wesley Family Services on Mondays from February 22 to June 28\, 2021\, for their Incredible Years Parenting Program to learn ways to make parenting easier and fun for both you and your child. Incentives will be included. \nAbout\nThe Incredible Years Parenting Program will be hosted virtually on Mondays from February 22 to June 28\, 2021. Classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Through the program\, caregivers will learn how to: \n\n\n\nset clear limits with their children\,\n\n\n\n\nuse effective and positive discipline techniques\,\n\n\n\n\nuse praise and rewards to encourage positive behaviors\, and\n\n\n\n\nplay together to build their relationship with their child.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo enroll\, contact Shana Orlic at 724.217.8303 or shana.orlic@wfspa.org. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact Shana Orlic at 724.217.8303 or shana.orlic@wfspa.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/incredible-years-parenting/2021-03-01/
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SUMMARY:Fathers Trying Together
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single father or caregiver? Would you like to build positive memories with your child and learn healthy ways to cope with barriers and stress? Join us for a group discussion. \nTo receive the event link\, please complete our online registration form. During registration\, you will be asked to select from a list of  session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. \nEvent Details\n\nFirst Tuesday of Every Month (in-person)\n6 – 7:30 p.m.\n\nLocation\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208\n\nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fathers-trying-together/2021-03-02/
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Play of Grieving Children
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how play can serve as an expression of a child’s grief? Join the Highmark Caring Place on March 3 for their online event\, “The Curious Observer Part 2: Understanding the Play of Grieving Children.” \nAbout\nYoung children grieve as much as adults do\, yet their grief is often masked because it looks so different from what we expect to see. We might see children playing after the death of a loved one and mistakenly believe that they are not grieving. Yet\, play is a critical way that children communicate their thoughts and feelings and cope with external stress. \nJoin the Highmark Caring Place in the second part of their two-part series focused on the grief of young children as they look at the importance of play\, and at how caring adults can gain insight into children’s thoughts and feelings through observing with care and curiosity. \nLearning Objectives\nDuring this webinar\, participants will: \n\n\n\nlearn how play is a form of communication for young children\,\n\n\n\n\nrecognize how play can serve as an expression of a child’s grief\, and\n\n\n\n\nidentify the role that caring adults can serve in supporting the play of grieving children.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. Share this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/grief-play/
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SUMMARY:Empowering the ECE Workforce with Apprenticeship
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning strategies to empower early learning professionals through workforce development? Join Trying Together on Wednesday\, March 3 for our free virtual course\, “Connections and Conversations: Empowering the ECE Workforce with Apprenticeship.” PQAS credit available. \nAbout\nConnections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants will engage in virtual discussions via Zoom with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions\, experiences\, and expertise about the highlighted topic. \nDuring this session\, participants will engage with experts and educators about “The Power of the Profession” as well as dive into some strategies of empowering the Early Childhood Workforce. Participants will connect about the importance of workforce development in the early childhood field including degree attainment\, credentials\, and apprenticeship. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, March 3\, 2021  |  6:00 – 7:00 p.m\n\n\n\n\nInstructors: Lindsey Vicoria\n\n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Area: K6.5 C1 – Participate\, as a lifelong learner\, in opportunities for professional development and growth at the local\, state\, and national level through a variety of means.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. Registration closes on Monday\, March 1\, 2021\, at 5 p.m. Space is limited. \nSession Rules and Guidelines\nThese virtual discussions are designed to provide educators the opportunity to grow professionally and share knowledge on early childhood topics. During the meeting\, participants should follow the guidelines below to ensure a successful virtual meeting for all participants. \n\n\n\nPlease allow all participants a chance to speak. Listen respectfully and actively.\n\n\n\n\nCommit to learning about each other\, not to debating the topic.\n\n\n\n\nEmbrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants may use the “Raise Hand” feature in Zoom to request an opportunity to comment or ask a question. Individuals will be temporarily unmuted by the moderator.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.\n\n\n\n\nTo receive PQAS credit\, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.\n\n\n\n\nHave fun\, make connections\, and engage in the conversations!\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
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SUMMARY:Hope and Healing: From Self-Care to Best Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join First Up and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey from March 5 – 6\, 2021 for their Conference: Hope and Healing: From Self-Care to Best Practice in a Trauma-Impacted World. \nAbout\nThis exciting two-day professional development opportunity was developed in response to the unusually challenging times we are living through. Early childhood professionals at every level are invited to attend. Professional will enjoy keynote presentations from national experts\, learn strategies for managing challenging behaviors\, enjoy opportunities to move their bodies\, and more. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the conference page. Group discounts are only available for groups of 20 or more. To request a group discount\, email drew.martin@firstup.org. \nMore Information\nDue to the COVID-19 pandemic\, this conference is being held virtually. For questions\, contact rebecca.tyrrell@firstup.org or call 215.893.0130.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/first-up-conference-healing/2021-03-05/
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SUMMARY:From Self-Care to Best Practice in a Trauma-Impacted World
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! From March 5 – 6\, 2021\, First Up is hosting their virtual conference “Hope and Healing: From Self-Care to Best Practice in a Trauma-Impacted World.” \nAbout\nThis conference is being carefully curated by the First Up team to provide a break\, a safe space\, and a chance for all participants to come together to fill their cups with the things they individually need. For some\, that may mean a strategy for managing challenging behaviors in the classroom\, for others it may mean instruction in a technical/professional skill\, or a chance to move their bodies and focus their minds on the present moment. This virtual conference will feature short breakout activities that can be experienced with the whole family. \nRegistration\nFirst Up will provide more information on registration in January. For now\, save the date! \nSubmit A Presentation Proposal\nFirst Up is currently accepting proposals for presenters. If you are interested in presenting\, download this RFP form and return it to Becca Tyrell at rebecca.tyrrell@firstup.org no later than January 15\, 2021. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact First Up at 215.893.0130 or info@firstup.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/self-care-trauma/2021-03-05/
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SUMMARY:Hope and Healing: From Self-Care to Best Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join First Up and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey from March 5 – 6\, 2021 for their Conference: Hope and Healing: From Self-Care to Best Practice in a Trauma-Impacted World. \nAbout\nThis exciting two-day professional development opportunity was developed in response to the unusually challenging times we are living through. Early childhood professionals at every level are invited to attend. Professional will enjoy keynote presentations from national experts\, learn strategies for managing challenging behaviors\, enjoy opportunities to move their bodies\, and more. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the conference page. Group discounts are only available for groups of 20 or more. To request a group discount\, email drew.martin@firstup.org. \nMore Information\nDue to the COVID-19 pandemic\, this conference is being held virtually. For questions\, contact rebecca.tyrrell@firstup.org or call 215.893.0130.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/first-up-conference-healing/2021-03-06/
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SUMMARY:From Self-Care to Best Practice in a Trauma-Impacted World
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! From March 5 – 6\, 2021\, First Up is hosting their virtual conference “Hope and Healing: From Self-Care to Best Practice in a Trauma-Impacted World.” \nAbout\nThis conference is being carefully curated by the First Up team to provide a break\, a safe space\, and a chance for all participants to come together to fill their cups with the things they individually need. For some\, that may mean a strategy for managing challenging behaviors in the classroom\, for others it may mean instruction in a technical/professional skill\, or a chance to move their bodies and focus their minds on the present moment. This virtual conference will feature short breakout activities that can be experienced with the whole family. \nRegistration\nFirst Up will provide more information on registration in January. For now\, save the date! \nSubmit A Presentation Proposal\nFirst Up is currently accepting proposals for presenters. If you are interested in presenting\, download this RFP form and return it to Becca Tyrell at rebecca.tyrrell@firstup.org no later than January 15\, 2021. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact First Up at 215.893.0130 or info@firstup.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/self-care-trauma/2021-03-06/
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