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NSLA to Host Free Summer Planning Bootcamp in March
The National Summer Learning Association is holding a free Summer Planning Bootcamp in March to prepare for the events that it will provide to millions of young people across the nation this summer.

PA Promise for Children Shares Black History Month Resources for Parents
PA Promise for Children has shared a series of resources on a variety of topics that parents can share with their children to celebrate Black History Month.

PA Promise for Children Releases February Books for Preschoolers List
PA Promise for Children has released its list of February Books for Preschoolers that features selections in four different categories.

The Buzzword Is USEFUL
As part of its programming, Buzzword distributes its 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.

Pittsburgh Offers Black History Month Activities for Children
While activities for adults to celebrate Black History Month can include everything from commemorative to cultural events, there are also a wide variety of activities for children that incorporate play, arts, and learning.

Power Kids Website Offers Videos, Books on Various Topics
Children and their caregivers can do everything from watching videos and reading books to learning about a variety of topics through Power Kids, Pennsylvania’s electronic library.

Crayola to Host ‘Imagination in Action’ in Late January
Crayola will host “Imagination in Action,” one of its biggest celebrations of the year, from late January through early February.

PA Promise for Children Releases January List of Books
Kindergarten Here I Am has released its list of January books for kindergarteners that cover a variety of topics.

PA Promise for Children Releases Farm Show-Themed Book List for Kids
To celebrate the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, which took place earlier this month, Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children has compiled a list of books for children with farm show themes.

PA Promise for Children Releases List of 12 Books for Kids in the Kitchen
Pennsylvania's Promise for Children has released a list of books that will help children learn while in the kitchen.

WQED Writing Contest for Children to Kick Off in New Year
WQED’s writing contest for grade school children to submit stories and illustrations will begin in early January.

Families Can Get Free Tickets to 2 Buzzword Day at the Theater Performances
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is inviting families to request complimentary tickets for two upcoming Buzzword Day at the Theater performances.

Child Mind Institute Releases List of Best Books for Children on Mental Health
The Child Mind Institute has compiled a list of books about mental health and learning challenges for children that has been broken down by topic.

PA Promise for Children Releases Booklist on Riding in the Car or Bus
Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children has released a list of 10 books for children that revolve around riding in a car or bus.

A+ Schools Releases Annual Report to the Community on Public School Progress
A+ Schools Pittsburgh has released its 2024 Report to the Community on Public Schools Progress.

The Buzzword is DIRECTION
This month’s Buzzword is DIRECTION, which means the path along which someone or something moves.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Offering Free ‘Nutcracker’ Tickets for Buzzword Families
The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is offering 20 free tickets for Buzzword families to attend this year’s sensory-friendly performance of “The Nutcracker.”

Duo’s Treehouse to Offer Bilingual Play Experience for Children on Fridays
Duolingo and La Escuelita Arcoiris are inviting children - birth to age 5 - and their caregivers to spend time with them on Friday mornings at The Kingsley Association.

PA’s Promise for Children’s November Books for Preschoolers
PA’s Promise for Children has released a list of November books for preschoolers that cover a wide variety of topics.

The Buzzword is GLIDE
This month’s Buzzword is GLIDE, which means the path along which someone or something moves.