September 27, 2019 Supporting Children’s Early Learning with Music Join Music Together on October 7 for their upcoming webinar, “Harness the Power of Music to Support Children’s Early Learning.” About In this webinar, participants will gain tools and experience songs they can use to create a musically rich environment that promotes a positive learning atmosphere, regardless of their own music “talent” or experience. Attendees will come to see how easy it is to use music to engage children and enhance the classroom to the benefit of both children and adults. The presenter will also explore some ideas for engaging parents and caregivers at home, supporting their use of music with their children, and strengthening the home-school connection. This webinar is suitable for educators who work with toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. Time for questions will be provided. Register To register and learn more, visit the edWeb website. *Information provided by edWeb
June 13, 2019 Utilizing Nature Storybooks in Early Childhood Join the Allegheny Land Trust at the Frick Environmental Center on June 28 for a hands-on course that explores opportunities to incorporate nature-themed books in your early childhood classroom. About This hands-on course provides early childhood educators with the knowledge and skills needed to incorporate nature-themed books into their classrooms. Games, dramatic play, songs, craft, and lesson themes will all be explored! PQAS hours are available and ACT 48 hours are available for an additional $5 fee. Registration To register, visit the event website. Questions For questions, contact the Allegheny Land Trust at 412.741.2750 or info@alleghenylandtrust.org.
March 20, 2019 My Traveling Song About Created by a team of professional artists who are also the mothers of young children, “My Traveling Song” is an original play especially made for children ages 1-5, the young at heart, and the grown-ups who love them. With live music, tactile play and stunning imagery, “My Traveling Song” uplifts relationships between children and their caregivers while taking audience members on a heartfelt journey filled with wonder and joy. Purpose In “My Traveling Song” thunderstorms relinquish to cheerful mud puddles and darkness reveals magical firefly constellations in the night sky. Despite a world that can be unpredictable and sometimes sad, “My Traveling Song,” affirms the connections between loved ones, communities and the world around us can help to make us feel safe, loved, and free to imagine a more empathic and playful world. More Information To learn more about the My Traveling Song cast and creative team, click here. To view photo and video of the My Traveling Song creative development workshops, click here. To purchase tickets and view all showtimes, click here. Supporters Presented with generous support from A. W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation, The Heinz Small Arts Initiative, McKinney Charitable Foundation, and Off The Wall Charitable Trust.