5 ways parents can combine reading with play, an essential part of learning
This summer reading list pairs playful activities with books to keep kids learning all summer long.
Explore art through family-friendly activities around Pittsburgh
Yu-Ling Behr joins Mikey Hood and Celina Pompeani on Pittsburgh Today Live to look at family-friendly art resources around Pittsburgh. For the full guide of art learning resources, take a […]
Kidsburgh Learning Guide: All about art
A guide to the many free or inexpensive ways for families to bring more visual art into their lives and help kids build a lifelong passion for creating.
Worried about summer slide? These 11 Pittsburgh programs will prevent brain drain in your kids
Summer break doesn’t mean a break from learning. Kids will love these fun brainy activities.
Space is the next frontier for Pittsburgh kids with sky-high ambitions
“We are creating a true ecosystem, from middle school to high school all the way through college and ultimately in industry. You can live and work in space in Pittsburgh.”
$500,000 STEM grant awarded to Citiparks, Remake Learning and Allegheny County Library Association
“The goal is to connect schools, out-of-school-time providers and libraries in a strategic way.”
Neighborhood Allies and Fund My Future PGH team up to support kids’ financial literacy
Kids’ savings accounts are proven to help families save for college and build students’ expectations for attendance.
Why a more diverse booklist for kids enhances reading for all races and genders
When kids are exposed to kids who are different from themselves, the experience leads to improved cognitive skills, including critical thinking and problem-solving.
Pittsburgh learning hubs, built through teamwork, are here for you
Each family has different needs, so the community must be ready to respond in a wide range of ways.
Must read for parents: Mister Rogers’ lessons for raising ‘curious, creative, caring kids’
“Fred Rogers was a learning scientist of his day.”
10 tips to get your kids hooked on books
Kids become lifelong readers for all kinds of reasons. These tips will get them started.
So Now What? webinar: How to balance tech usage in a world of digital learning
“We just want to make sure we have a good handle on our child’s mental health.”
Robots are awesome. But the future of education technology is all about people.
Technology can and should be a tool for connecting people, not separating them.
5 signs of screen overload – and how to handle them
From poor sleep to headaches, signs that it’s time for kids to take a break can take many forms.
Common Sense Media launches Wide Open School, a free online resource
A group of 25 organizations came together and raised their hands to help.
10 free online education resources that make learning at home fun for kids
We’ve compiled a list of free resources with ready-to-use lesson plans on a variety of subjects and grade levels.
Common Sense Media: 10 reasons you should read aloud to big kids, too
Even after kids can read on their own, they benefit from being read to.
5 Back-to-School Power Moves for the best school year ever
Getting kids off to a good start requires practical strategies