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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.
Mother Goose on the Loose Story Time
Jan 27 2012 10:00am - 11:00am - Charlestown Public Library - 179 Main Street, Charlestown, MA 02129

Mother Goose on the Loose is a special story time where children explore books and our world with puppets, songs, dances and rhymes. This story time is best for children under the age of 3. 

Play To Learn Playgroup and Storytime
Jan 27 2012 11:00am - 12:30pm - Fields Corner Branch Library - 1520 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122

 Free play time for parents and toddlers starts at 11 am with a short story and song session beginning at 11:30 am. This is a collaboration between Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn playgroups and The Fields Corner Branch Library.

Play To Learn Playgroup and Storytime
Jan 27 2012 11:00am - 12:30pm - Fields Corner Branch Library - 1520 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122

 Free play time for parents and toddlers starts at 11 am with a short story and song session beginning at 11:30 am. This is a collaboration between Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn playgroups and The Fields Corner Branch Library.

Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights
Jan 28 2012 (All day) - 290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA

Joanie Leeds has one of those big, beautiful rock 'n roll sopranos that can go full-out or soft and tender, and she uses both to full effect.

International Children's Film Festival: ICA
Jan 28 2012 10:00am - 4:00pm - ICA: Institute of Contemporary Art - 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210

Bring the family for The ICA Third-Annual International Children's Film Festival, a special day devoted to family films.

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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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