Build-A-Bike

Pedal power: Pittsburgh Build-A-Bike constructs 150 bikes for local kids

“It honestly is just like Christmas morning times 150 kids. It’s just so exciting to see them so excited.”

Top 10 July

Catch Pittsburgh’s Top 10 kid-friendly events in July

Go big in July with these Top 10 family-friendly events.

maker monday

Maker Monday: Sweet Symmetry

Learn a scientific term and make a sugary treat.

Best4Baby

New Pittsburgh-based Best4Baby to support doulas and match them with expectant moms

“We’re like the eHarmony for doulas and moms.”

Making + Learning

Pittsburgh researchers at the Children’s Museum develop national Making + Learning guide

“I’ve come to learn that the MAKESHOP has an incredible reputation in the museum world.”

Pittsburgh kids set out to change the world through video game designs

“The students learned a lot about programming and game design, but even more than that, I think they learned a lot about the kind of collaboration and group effort required to complete a complex task.”

maker monday

Maker Monday: Rocket Launcher

Design a Rocket Launcher propelled by air power.

Sponsored Content From Our Sponsor: Phipps Helps Families Understand the Importance of Play

Play is a fundamental part of children’s learning. It is important to encourage play and make it as interactive as possible!

Kelauni Cook

Pittsburgh Black tech careers begin with kids in S.T.E.M.-focused classrooms

“It starts from the school system and how Black kids are prepared for S.T.E.M. careers.”

7 pick-your-own farms where Pittsburgh kids can harvest fruit and fun

These local farms offer an entire season of pick-your-own fruit, from berries to apples to pumpkins.

Virtual Reality in the Classroom

Virtual reality really hit the consumer market about a year ago, and for the first time, it’s at a price point that schools can afford. The Allegheny Intermediate Unit has […]

Maker Monday

Maker Monday: Gravity Maze

The laws of physics keep the marble — and fun — rolling in this Maker Monday project.

Kidsburgh Hero

Kidsburgh Hero: Richie Hrivnak

“Richie is truly a generous person. It is his compassion and genuine concern for others that make him a great young man.”

Vacation break for Pittsburgh kids means a fun, active schedule through APOST Summer17

“We want to make sure families and those working with kids know what’s going on in Pittsburgh and what the resources are.”

Unique Children’s Museum Gift For Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up and if you’re looking for a really special gift, Kidsburgh has an idea. It’s something that’s sure to get dad both laughing and crying. It’s […]

My favorite thing

My Favorite Pittsburgh Thing To Do With Kids: Joey Spehar

“Through music, food, language, dance, and tradition, we can feel close to the ones we love now and learn about our families who came before us.”

mm-caterpillar

Maker Monday: Caterpillar & Company

“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” inspires this week’s Maker Monday project.