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Talk, Read & Play is an informational campaign to support families with children ages birth to five. The campaign is a product of Countdown to Kindergarten, in collaboration with Thrive in 5. Why talk? Why read? Why play?

Events Calendar

Check here for special events in Boston and important dates to remember.
Museum of Fine Arts
Jul 30 2010 (All day) - 456 Huntington Ave - Boston, MA 02115
Artists in Residence Craft Workshops
Jul 30 2010 9:00am - 12:00pm - John Harvard Mall, Charlestown

Fridays in July and August
Artists in Residence Craft Workshops for kids will be held from 9 a.m. - noon at the John Harvard Mall in Charlestown on the following Fridays: July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 and 13. All materials will be provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call the Boston Parks & Recreation Dept. at 617-961-3051.

Go Fly a Kite Workshops &Flying
Jul 31 2010 1:30am - 2:30pm - Spectacle Island, Boston Harbor

Come fly with us each Saturday throughout the summer. Bring your own kite or have a ball at these fun0filled hands-on workshops. Limited materials provided (first come-first served - materials for one kite per family). For more information, visit www.bostonharborislands.org/things-do, or call 617-223-8666

Summer 2010 - Saturday Open Gym
Jul 31 2010 10:00am - 11:30am - Madison Park Community Center - 55 Malcolm X Blvd., Building #4 Roxbury, MA 02119

Summer 2010

Saturday Open Gym

A play program for families with children 3-8 years old to get out & move together!

Saturdays, May 29 - August 7 10-11:30AM

Music-Movement-FUN!

FREE!

Drop-in Saturday or call for more info 617-373-7615

Arts & Crafts at the Frog Pond
Jul 31 2010 11:00am - 1:00pm - Frog Pond, Boston Common, Boston

Enjoy a saturday full of excitment and learning at these workshops designed to teach arts and crafts to children of all ages. Sponsored by the Frog Pond Foundation in partnership with Art Street (Sidewalk Sam) and in0kind sponsors HP Hood LLc, Cabot Creamery, Nantucket Nectars and more. For more information, call 617-635-4505

July 10 - August 28 Saturdays 11AM-1PM

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Your Child At...

Check here for specific information about childhood development by age, along with suggested activities.

Resources

  • Early Intervention and Special Needs
    If you have questions or concerns about your child's development or obtaining resources, click here for information on screenings and parent advocacy groups.
  • Education and Child Care
    There are many choices for families who need full or part-time childcare and early childhood education. Click here to learn about your options for public and private childcare and schools.
  • Family Support
    Raising a child is hard work! Click here to learn about organizations that support families with parenting programs, hotlines, workshops, and health initiatives.
  • Free and Low-Cost Activities
    Boston is a great place for families to have fun on a budget! Click here to find out about discounted or free cultural offerings, museums, and enrichment activities across the city.
  • Healthcare and Social Services
    Click here to find out about healthcare, nutrition, housing, mental health, and other social services that may be available to your family.
  • Outdoor Recreation
    Your family can enjoy all the seasons in Boston. Click here for a list of parks, playgrounds, and other outdoor recreation offerings citywide.
  • Parenting in Action TV Show
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