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October 16, 2023

Boo! A Sensory Friendly Halloween

Join Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh on Saturday, October 21, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for a sensory-friendly family event.

Trying Together and other Pittsburgh organizations will participate in this themed event for children, adults, and families who benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations.

Children under two years of age are able to attend.

Activities Include:

  • Silent Disco in the Garage
  • Pumpkin Painting and Spiderweb Weaving in the Art Studio
  • Maker Activities in Makeshop
  • Waterplay and the Nursery will be open

Trick or treating with local organizations to create your own sensory kit (no candy treats – treats are first come, first served):

  • Assemble
  • Family Links
  • HealthyCHILD
  • PFLAG
  • Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
  • Trying Together
  • Sensory Superpowers
  • Wesley Family Services

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September 26, 2019

SEL: The Importance of Strategy and Practice

Join Remake Learning, educators, researchers, and leaders across the Pittsburgh region in discussing the research, application, and benefits behind SEL in the classroom, out of school, and at home.

About

The event will feature keynote speakers Felicia Savage Friedman of YogaRoots on Location and Kevin McNair and his team from 1 Nation Mentoring (PGH). Attendees will choose two breakout sessions (one morning and one afternoon) to attend during registration. Each session has a maximum of 30 attendees. If the session you choose is full, you may be placed in another.

Breakfast and lunch provided.

Session Topics

Registration

To register, visit the Eventbrite page.

Accessibility

The bottom and top floors of the Education Partnership are not ADA approved. Please email allie@remakelearning.org if you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding building access, general accessibility, or assistive devices and resources.

More Information

For more information, contact Remake Learning at allie@remakelearning.org.

*Information provided by Remake Learning

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June 11, 2018

Kindergarten: Here I Come

The transition to Kindergarten is a big step in the lives of young children and their families.

Join the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh on Saturday, August 11, 2018 for its 14th Annual Kindergarten: Here I Come! event from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Every child entering Kindergarten and one caregiver will receive free admission to the Museum that day. Activities and resources will be provided by staff and partners including Trying Together and Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative.

Registration is not required. To learn more visit kindergartenhereicome.org or call 412.322.5058, x330.

For more information on Kindergarten transition best practices, read this white paper from Trying Together.

Learn more about area Kindergartens in Allegheny County and registration information at tryingtogether.org.