The Buzzword is EXPERIMENT

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.

More Information

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.