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PA Promise for Children Releases May List of Books for Preschoolers
Pennsylvania Promise for Children has released its May list of recommended books for preschoolers that includes eight titles across four categories.
Combining Activities and Literacy Helps Children to Get Excited About Reading
Some children may be less inclined to crack a book without being required to do so, but there are methods and activities that caregivers can pair with literacy that can help children to develop an interest in reading.
Resources for May Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Pittsburgh Literacy Campaign to Host Free Scholastic Book Fair in May
A new Pittsburgh literacy campaign titled “Won’t You Be a Reader?” will kick off on Saturday, May 16 with a free Scholastic book fair at MuseumLab.
Buzzword to Host Event for PARADE Buzz Box Release
Buzzword will host an upcoming event to celebrate the release of its new PARADE Buzz Box that will include stories and a dinner.
Pitt P.R.I.D.E. Program Releases Survey, Book List for Children For MOYC
The University of Pittsburgh’s Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education’s (P.R.I.D.E.) program has released a list of six books for children to celebrate April’s Month of the Young Child and has asked educators and caregivers to take part in a survey.
The Buzzword is PARADE
This month’s Buzzword is PARADE, which means to walk or march to celebrate something.
PA Promise for Children Releases April List of Books for Children
PA Promise for Children has released its list of April books for preschoolers that includes eight books across four categories.
Resources for April Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize several observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and childcare professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
PA Promise for Children Pairs Activities with Booklist for Children
PA Promise for Children has put together a list of books for children that incorporate the subjects of math, social-emotional development, literacy, and science.
The Buzzword is COSTUME
This month’s Buzzword is COSTUME, which means a distinctive style of dress.
PA Promise for Children Releases List of March Books for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children has released its list of March books for kindergarteners in its Kindergarten Here I Come newsletter.
Deadline for Children’s Book Festival Bookmark-Making Contest is March 13
The Children’s Book Festival is inviting students in preschool through sixth grade to take part in a contest to design bookmarks.
Resource Helps Users to Explore Arts Education for Students in Southwestern PA
Caregivers can search for programs supporting arts learning for students in Southwestern Pennsylvania through the Arts Ed Collaborative’s artlook® SWPA map.
Resources for March Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals to acknowledge and navigate them.
List Recommends 9 Books to Read to Children During Black History Month
PA Promise for Children’s latest list of books for children recommends nine titles that could help celebrate to Black History Month in February.
PA Promise for Children Lists 8 Books for Kindergarteners to Read in February
PA Promise for Children has released a list of eight books for kindergarteners to read in February in its Kindergarten Here I Come newsletter.
Remake Learning Days Accepting Submissions for Events
Remake Learning Days is preparing for its 2026 edition – and participants have until late February to submit any events they plan to host.
OCDEL to Provide Little Libraries for State-Certified Early Learning Providers
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is offering Little Libraries at no cost for state-certified early learning providers.
Pittsburgh to Host Black History Month Events in February
Black History Month kicks off on February 1, and there are a number of events taking place in the Pittsburgh region to celebrate the month.