I’ve been reading a book recently called Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain by Dana Suskind, MD. It focuses on three key ways in which parents can interact with their children to help their child’s brain development: tune in, talk more, and take turns (the “Three Ts”). The book goes into great detail about…
Want to start your child on the path to reading success? Washington-Centerville Public Library has a new program that will help you do just that! 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun way to challenge you and your child to make a commitment to reading. Stop by our Library to pick up a reading journal…
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…
Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve has lots going on during the month of September. Activity highlights include a get-close-to-nature theme with interesting photographic walks to creating mobiles from natural materials and traditional fall experiences that include the preparation and preservation of seasonal foods. Below are a few weekend programs that take full advantage of…
Hi September. Well, you sure snuck up fast after the hullabaloo of back-to-school and summer-end. Pools are closed, and naturally, we’ve now focused ahead on Fall. So here’s to September! And to all the FREE things for the family to do this September in Dayton. Live Outdoor Music at The Greene Details: Septemeber 2,7,8…
Total solar eclipses are not too common, and it is even less common here in Dayton. August 21, however, we finally have the chance to see a total solar eclipse beginning at 1:00 pm. According to NASA, Dayton’s view will be eighty to ninety percent visible- the maximum view will be approximately 2:28 pm. So in honor of…
For many people, a total solar eclipse over the United States is a once-in-a lifetime event. The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery invites you to a Solar Eclipse Watch Party as we welcome the dramatic conjunction of the Sun and the Moon as seen from Earth. On Monday, August 21, 2017, from 1:00 p.m….
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…
Natural curiosity makes children eager learners about the world around them. This curiosity is the basis for many free STEM-related activities offered at the Dayton Metro Library this summer. The Library’s Summer Challenge offers FREE hands-on experiences to keep kids engaged in learning during the summer months. This summer, with the theme, Build A BetterWorld,…
Whether you are hosting family from out of town or planning a field trip for a camp, church group or scout troop, finding fun destinations that are affordable and keep kids engaged can be a challenge. Save time and money by using the following tips when planning an outing for a sizable group of kids:…
