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Application for Children’s Literacy Award Due by February 20
Those interested in applying for the 2026 Joan Brest Friedberg and Elizabeth “Betty” Segel Children’s Literacy Award should fill out an application by Friday, February 20.
Pittsburgh Offering Winter Events for Children and Families
The weather outside might be frightful - depending on the ever-changing Pittsburgh weather - but the city has much to offer that’s delightful in the weeks to come.
Pittsburgh and Surrounding Counties to Host MLK Day Events
Pittsburgh residents will be able to reflect on the life and works of Civil Rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during events being held throughout Allegheny County on Monday, January 19.
The Buzzword is SOCIALIZE
This month’s Buzzword is SOCIALIZE, which means how we react with others.
PA Promise for Children Releases January Booklist for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children has released its list of January books for preschoolers in its Kindergarten Here I Come newsletter. The list includes eight books across four categories.
Podcast Episode Focuses on Building Kindness and Resilience in Children
In this day and age, it is more challenging than ever to raise children who are kind, resilient, and prepared to handle whatever life throws at them.
Resources for January 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.
Only 44% of PPS Third Graders Proficient in Reading: Report
Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) is renewing efforts to improve literacy after only 44% of third graders were found to be proficient in reading at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
PA Promise for Children Releases December Booklist for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children has released its list of December books for preschoolers in its Kindergarten Here I Come. The list includes eight books across four categories.
List Features Best Books for Children That Tackle Mental Health
The Child Mind Institute has compiled a list of 2025 books that tackle the topic of mental health and included other resources.
Carnegie Library Card Holders Can Take Advantage of Free Services
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a massive selection of books for children and their families, but library card holders can take advantage of a number of other services for free.
Resources for December 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 Offering Sensory-Friendly Events During Holiday Season
Kidsburgh recently put together a list of sensory-friendly activities and events taking place in the Pittsburgh region that are aimed at ensuring that all attendees are able to enjoy them comfortably.
PA Promise for Children Shares Tips for Helping Children Learn to Read
Pennsylvania Promise for Children has put together a list of six tips for caregivers on helping children learn to read.
Buzzword Offering Free Tickets to Sensory Friendly Performance of ‘The Nutcracker’
Buzzword will offer free tickets to The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s sensory friendly performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, December 7.
Pennsylvania One Book Initiative Makes Its 2026 Selection
The Pennsylvania One Book initiative has announced that its 2026 PA One Book selection is “The Great Cookie Kerfuffle.”
Edutopia: Teachers Can Help Students Learn to Communicate with Picture Books
Early childhood education teachers can help students explore how to communicate before they learn how to write with picture books, a new article by Edutopia explains.
PA Promise for Children Releases November Booklist for Children
PA Promise for Children has released a list of eight books for children in November in its Kindergarten Here I Come newsletter.
Connected Nest to Hold Family Fest Fundraiser Event
Connected Nest will hold its annual Family Fest fundraiser event that will combine the spirit of game shows with a carnival atmosphere and other activities.
Resources for November Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize various observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate these observances.