December 5, 2022 Buzzword In-Person Event at The Kingsley Association Center Join Buzzword for an in-Person family event on Saturday, December 10, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Kingsley Association where there will be snacks, activities, music, dancing, and crafts for children, as well as a reading of “The Nutcracker”, followed by a special Nutcracker dance instruction from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Lunch will be served from 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. From 2 – 2:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Ballet Theater will lead a singing of “The Buzzword Song” and then a reading of “The Nutcracker” Next from 2:30 – 3 p.m., Pittsburgh Ballet Theater will hold a Nutcracker dance instruction. Children will learn 2 new dances. Get ready to move your body and join the dance party! Finally, children will get the chance to get crafty with a few Activity Stations hosted by Buzzword collaborative members: Pittsburgh Ballet Theater The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center East Liberty Family Center Trying Together Those that attend will also get an opportunity to learn more about the Buzzword program and our signature “BUZZ Box”, a family engagement kit complete with a high-quality children’s book and enriching activities that support early literacy skills and development. Don’t worry adults, you’ll be able to join in on the fun as we raffle off a gift basket! For more information or questions, contact Katie at katiek@tryingtogether.org. Check out the event flyer for more details, or check-in for the event on the Buzzword Facebook page.
October 17, 2022 Track and Treat 2022 presented by CitiParks The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center and Buzzword will be in attendance during this year’s Track and Treat event presented by CitiParks. This annual event will take place on Saturday, October 22 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bud Harris Cycling Track. Citiparks Track and Treat is a FREE, fun, seasonal event that promotes health and wellness, bike safety and more! Children and families can ride around the Bud Harris Cycling Track in their Halloween Costumes, participate in a costume contest, decorate pumpkins and enjoy seasonal enrichment and entertainment! Bring your bike or you can get one there! For more information, visit pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/track-treat.
October 5, 2022 October is Dyslexia Awareness Month Dyslexia Awareness Month in October aims to support those with this learning difficulty. Dyslexia is not a disorder of any kind; but it is a learning impairment that causes problems with writing, reading, and spelling. About The intelligence of dyslexic people is unaffected. This misunderstanding of the condition leads to stigmas, which Dyslexia Awareness Month aims to eradicate. The International Dyslexia Association defines dyslexia as the following: “Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.” Resources In support of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Trying Together, as well as our Buzzword program, have provided resources on dyslexia, and other learning impairments: “Dyslexia” Isn’t a Dirty Word: Let’s End the Stigma and Get Students the Training They Need (Pittsburgh Business Journals) How to Teach Kids With Dyslexia to Read (Child Mind Institute) Understanding Dyslexia (Child Mind Institute) International Dyslexia Association Fact Sheets (International Dyslexia Association) Free Early Literacy Materials for PA Early Learning Programs (Trying Together) Buzzword List of children’s books surrounding dyslexia: Aaron Slater, Illustrator by Andrea Beaty Brilliant Bea by Shaina Rudolph A Walk in the Words by Hudson Talbott Back to Front and Upside Down! by Claire Alexander Just Ask! by Sonia Sotomayor You can also check out the latest video from Buzzword regarding a great, amazing read for children called “Aaron Slater, Illustrator” by Andrea Beaty.
October 16, 2019 Buzzword Talk & Play Series #6 Join Buzzword Pittsburgh on Wednesdays from November 6 to December 11 for Talk & Play Series 6! All events are free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills. A light dinner will be provided. Program Schedule The schedule of events is as follows: Wednesday, November 6 • Word of the Day: POETRY with Pittsburgh Festival Opera and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Wednesday, November 13 • Word of the Day: GENRE with Pittsburgh Festival Opera and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Wednesday, November 20 • Word of the Day: OPPOSITE with Pittsburgh Festival Opera and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Wednesday, December 4 • Word of the Day: CRESCENDO with Pittsburgh Festival Opera and Carnegie Science Center Wednesday, December 11 • Word of the Day: CHORUS with Pittsburgh Festival Opera and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre More Information For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org. Click here to view the Facebook event page. Share this flyer with your network.
July 2, 2019 Buzzword: Talk & Play Series 4 Join Buzzword Pittsburgh every Wednesday from July 10 to August 7 for Talk & Play Series 4! All events are free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills. A light dinner will be provided. Program Schedule The schedule of events is as follows: Wednesday, July 10 • Word of the Day: SECRET with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Festival Opera Wednesday, July 17 • Word of the Day: INFESTED with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Wednesday, July 24 • Word of the Day: PROTECT with Carnegie Science Center and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Wednesday, July 31 • Word of the Day: ERUPT with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Wednesday, August 7 • Word of the Day: SOAR with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre More Information For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org. Click here to view the Facebook event page.
June 3, 2019 Buzzword Pittsburgh: Talk & Play in Hazelwood Join Buzzword Pittsburgh on Wednesday, June 19 for Talk & Play in Hazelwood! This event is free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills. Dinner will be provided. More Information For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org. Share this flyer with your network.
May 23, 2019 Buzzword: Talk & Play Series 3 Join Buzzword every Wednesday from May 15 to June 12 for Talk & Play Series 3! All events are free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills. A light dinner will be provided. Program Schedule The schedule of events is as follows: Wednesday, May 15 • Word of the Day: DECOMPOSE with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Carnegie Science Center Wednesday, May 22 • Word of the Day: TOPSOIL with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Wednesday, May 29 • Word of the Day: COLONY with Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Wednesday, June 5 • Word of the Day: LAVA with Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory and Pittsburgh Festival Opera Wednesday, June 12 • Word of the Day: FOSSIL with Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust More Information For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org.
July 9, 2018 Buzzword Perform & Play Have fun with vocabulary at Buzzword Perform & Play. Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and the Pittsburgh Festival Opera on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 to explore the Buzzword of the Day – MURAL. For questions and more info, please contact Rachelle. Share this flyer with your networks.
