If you’re reading this blog post, you probably already know how crazy popular fidget spinners have become in the last 3 months! It’s absolutely insane, but playing with these toys can be a great way to begin fidgeting in the world of science! Fidget spinners work because of physics! That’s right! Kids sit, play and…
Can you tell me how to help my son stay motivated through a mid-fall slump? He starts out the school year so excited and ready… Read More
In partnership with more than 13,000 adult volunteers, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio serves more than 42,000 girl members in 32 counties throughout Western Ohio and Southeastern Indiana. A United Way funded agency, all Girl Scouts activities are supported by adult volunteers using girl-led, hands-on, and cooperative learning practices. Chartered by Girl Scouts of the…
Children’s play is rich with wonderings and imagination. At The Overfield School, we know that play is also full of opportunities for growth: testing, hypothesizing, discussion, negotiation and critical thinking. A tub full of Legos donated to our Kindergarten classroom provided just such an opportunity for play-based learning. The children seized the chance to discover…
The Dayton Dragon’s and Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield sponsor a program that gives children in the Dayton region a once in a life time experience while they are in the midst of battling a serious medical condition. The program named The Anthem Home Run for Life gives the honoree ( A deserving kid)…
Summer vacation is officially here for most and now it’s time to make plans for the weekend! Here are the top 5 family-friendly things to do this weekend in Dayton! Downtown Xenia First Friday Location: Downtown Xenia Date: Friday, June 2, 5:00- 9:00 pm First Fridays invites you to come and experience downtown Xenia in hopes to promote continued growth and bring some…
Each year, our Children’s Department at the Washington-Centerville Public Library puts together a list of some our favorite books from the current year that would make great gifts for children. If you’re in need of holiday gift ideas for the little readers in your life, check out this year’s list here!
Summer may have come and gone quickly but Dayton still has more in store! See what we found to do for free this month. August 1 Family First Tuesday Free Tram Tours Families have a great time touring Cox on our trams! Volunteer guides make sure you have a wonderful visit and learn…
Kids have no shortage of activities and class to choose from outside of school. From gymnastics, karate, dance, swimming, and little league, there are plenty of lessons to choose from. You might not think about music lessons until kids are a little older, but Music Together of South Dayton is offering them in our region…
URS will host an Open House to showcase our newly expanded center on Thursday, January 26th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Early Childhood Education and School-Age Program United Rehabilitation Services has expanded our Early Childhood Education and School-Age Programs and invites you to our Open House on Thursday, January 26 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm….
