As part of Buzzword’s programming, we distribute our signature “BUZZ Boxes” to local families to help excite children from birth to age five as well as their caregivers about new words that are all around them. These family engagement kits come complete with a high-quality children’s book and enriching activities that support early literacy skills and development.
This month’s Buzzword is GLIDE, which means the path along which someone or something moves. Our GLIDE Activity Book will give children – ages birth to five – and their caregivers the opportunity to connect through science, art, music, and early literacy activities.
Caregivers are encouraged to read through “Some Bugs” by Angela Diterrlizzi with their child. Then, they should go through the different activities and ideas together, taking time to explain the meaning of the words and connecting them to their child’s real-life experiences.
We have also provided a GLIDE book list of recommendations from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for further reading.
View the GLIDE Activity Book and book recommendations.
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Buzzword will hold a family-friendly event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. It will feature early literacy, science, art, and music activities. For more information, visit the event’s registration page.
Want to learn more on how to get involved with Buzzword? Ask your local Allegheny County Family Center about the program, or email us at buzzword@tryingtogether.org.
As part of Buzzword’s programming, we distribute our signature “BUZZ Boxes” to local families to help excite children from birth to age five as well as their caregivers about new words that are all around them. These family engagement kits come complete with a high-quality children’s book and enriching activities that support early literacy skills and development.
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This month’s Buzzword is ENTERTAINMENT, which means being provided with amusement or enjoyment. Our ENTERTAINMENT Activity Book will give children – ages birth to five – and their caregivers the opportunity to connect through science, art, music, and early literacy skills.
Buzzword will explore its latest buzzword during a celebratory, music-focused, and family-friendly event on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Clairton Family Center, located at 734 Miller Ave. in Clairton.
During the event, children and their caregivers will engage with each other to create meaningful moments through interactive activities provided by the Pittsburgh Festival Opera. Each family will take a BUZZ Box home with them and dinner will be provided.
Registration is required to attend.
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Be sure to check back soon for more information on the ENTERTAINMENT Activity Book and other Buzzword materials for September.
Want to learn more on how to get involved with Buzzword? Ask your local Allegheny County Family Center about the program, or email us at buzzword@tryingtogether.org.
Join Buzzword as we explore our latest buzzword, ENTERTAINMENT, during a celebratory music-focused, family-friendly event.
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During the event, children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers will engage with each other to create meaningful moments through interactive activities provided by the Pittsburgh Festival Opera. Buzzword is collaborating with the Clairton Family Center on the event.
Each family will take a BUZZ Box home with them. Dinner will be provided.
The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the Clairton Family Center, located at 734 Miller Ave. in Clairton.
Registration is required to attend – and can be completed online.
As part of Buzzword’s programming, we distribute our signature “BUZZ Boxes” to local families to help excite children from birth to age five as well as their caregivers about new words that are all around them. These family engagement kits come complete with a high-quality children’s book and enriching activities that support early literacy skills and development.
This month’s Buzzword is EXPERIMENT, which means the test of an idea or method. Our EXPERIMENT Activity Book will give children – ages birth to five – and their caregivers the opportunity to connect through science, art, music, and early literacy activities.
Caregivers are encouraged to read through “Charlotte the Scientist Finds a Cure” by Camille Andros with their child. Then, they should go through the different activities and experiments in the EXPERIMENT Activity Book. Time should be spent explaining the meaning of the book’s words and connecting them to their child’s life experiences.
We have also provided an EXPERIMENT book list of recommendations from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for further reading.
View the EXPERIMENT Activity Book and book recommendations.
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Buzzword will hold a family-friendly event from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 5. It will feature early literacy, science, art, and music activities. For more information, visit the event’s registration page.
Want to learn more on how to get involved with Buzzword? Ask your local Allegheny County Family Center about the program, or email us at buzzword@tryingtogether.org.
Buzzword will explain its latest buzzword, EXPERIMENT, during a family-friendly event in June that will feature science experiments, hypotheses, and exploration.
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During the event, children from birth to age five and their caregivers will engage with each other to create meaningful moments through interactive activities. The activities are provided by Buzzword’s partners: ACH Clear Pathways, Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Festival Opera, and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy.
Buzzword will also collaborate with the Hill District Family Center and the Northside Family Center on the event.
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Each family will take a BUZZ Box home with them and dinner will be provided. Registration is required to attend.
The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 at ACH Clear Pathways in the Kaufman Center, located at 1825 Centre Ave. in Pittsburgh.
As part of its programming, Buzzword distributes its signature “BUZZ Boxes” to local families to help excite children from birth to age five as well as their caregivers about new words that are all around them. These family engagement kits come complete with a high-quality children’s book and enriching activities that support early literacy skills and development.
This Month’s Buzzword
This month’s Buzzword is EMERGE, which means to come out into view. The EMERGE Activity Book will give children – ages birth to five – and their caregivers the opportunity to connect through science, art, music, and early literacy activities.
Caregivers are encouraged to read through “Bloom Boom!” by April Pulley Sayre with their child. Then, they should take part in the different activities and experiments in the EMERGE Activity Book. Time should be spent explaining the meaning of the words in the book and connecting them to their child’s life experiences.
Buzzword has also provided an EMERGE book list of recommendations from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for further reading.
View the EMERGE Activity Book and book recommendations.
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Buzzword is a free literacy resource for families. BUZZ Boxes are available at local Allegheny County Family Center locations for children up to age five. Each box contains a children’s book, activity guide, and materials for completing the activities.
Want to learn more on how to get involved with Buzzword? Ask your local family center about the program. You can also visit the Buzzword website or email buzzword@tryingtogether.org for more information about Buzzword.
Join Buzzword as we explore our latest buzzword, MYSELF | YO MISMO, during a bilingual family-friendly event featuring early literacy, science, art, and music activities.
During this event, children ages birth to five and their caregivers will engage with each other to create meaningful moments through interactive activities from our friends from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Interpreters will be present, and programming will be available in English and Spanish.
Buzzword is collaborating with the Allegheny County Family Centers network, Kingsley Association, and the Latino Community Center on this event.
Event Details
- Saturday, 03/09 |11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Each family will also get to take a BUZZ Box home with them! Lunch will be provided.
- Registration is required to attend.
Join Buzzword as they visit the SHIM South Hills Family Center to explore their latest buzzword, PLAN, through an evening of family fun and activities featuring science, art, music and early literacy!
During this event, children ages birth to five and their caregivers will engage with each other to create meaningful moments through interactive activities from their friends at the Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Festival Opera.
Each family will also get to take a BUZZ Box home with them!
When: Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) South Hills Family Center, 41 Macek Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15227
Dinner will be provided. Registration prior to the event is strongly encouraged.
Due to reaching maximum capacity, registration is currently CLOSED.
For more information or questions on the event, contact Buzzword directly at buzzword@tryingtogether.org.
Buzzword is made possible by PNC Grow Up Great® and The Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
Join Buzzword PGH as they explore their latest Buzzword, METAMORPHOSIS, through an evening of family fun and activities featuring science, art, music and early literacy! During this event, children ages birth to five and their caregivers will have the opportunity to come together and explore the ideas of transition and change through activities from our friends at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.
When: Wednesday, September 27 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center, 7219 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Dinner will be provided. Registration prior to the event is strongly encouraged.
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For more information, visit buzzwordpgh.org or contact Buzzword directly at buzzword@tryingtogether.org. Come check out what all the BUZZ is about, and explore new words with us!
Buzzword is made possible by PNC Grow Up Great® and The Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
Join Buzzword as we visit the Greater Hazelwood Family Center for an evening of family fun and activities featuring science, art, music and early literacy! During this event, children ages birth to five and their caregivers will have the opportunity to come together and explore elements of our newest BUZZ Box, featuring our latest Buzzword: SENSES.
Together, we will explore our five SENSES through interactive activity stations, each focusing on one of the SENSES: sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch.
Each family will also get to take a BUZZ Box home with them!
Dinner will be provided. Registration prior to the event is strongly encouraged.
When: Wednesday, June 14 | 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Greater Hazelwood Family Center (inside), 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
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For more information or questions on the event, contact Buzzword directly at buzzword@tryingtogether.org. Come check out what all the BUZZ is about, and explore new words with us!
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Buzzword is made possible by PNC Grow Up Great® and The Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
