FIRST FIVE YEARS™ This 4-session series will help you nurture your child with a “just right” combination of freedom and positive discipline.


✓ Child Brain Development ✓ Prevent Tantrums & Other Challenges


✓ Calming Techniques ✓ Prep for School Readiness


Thursdays, 11 am | Feb 2, 9, 16 & 23


EAT, PLAY, GROW Each participant will learn fun physical activities to do with their children and new tips on eating healthy. For parents of children age 5 years or younger. Each participant will receive a class certificate and a gift. Children are welcome to attend the training.


To register contact Jasmine Sanchez at (602) 568-9771, jasminesanchez@mail.maricopa.gov. Wednesdays, 5 - 5:45 pm | Jan 4, 11, 18 & 25


RAISING A READER® This engaging virtual series includes 4 workshops for parents and participants who will receive free books and a Raising a Reader® library book bag to KEEP!


Participate in Raising a Reader® & learn:


✓ How to excite your child with books & build a reading routine at home


✓ Effective techniques to foster language & early literacy development ✓ Helpful connections with your local library ✓ How book sharing promotes healthy brain development


To register please call Carmen Angulo (480) 416-0739 or email cangulo@arizonaschildren.org. A meeting link will be provided by the parent educator after registration.


Thursdays, 11 am | Mar 2, 9, 16 & 23


1, 2, 3 MAGIC This 4-session virtual series for parents of children ages 2-5 years gives parents the knowledge and tools to provide positive discipline and a supportive environment.


Topics include:


✓ Managing Difficult Behavior ✓ Encouraging Positive Behavior ✓ Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships


To register please call Carmen Angulo (480) 416-0739 or email cangulo@arizonaschildren.org. A meeting link will be provided by the parent educator after registration.


Thursdays, 11 am | Apr 6, 13, 20 & 27


STEAM-FEST Is a fun filled extravaganza, celebrating STEAM for families. Activities featuring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.


Wednesday, Feb 22 | 3:30 – 5:30 pm 4 • RAVE January - April 2023 TM


To register please call Carmen Angulo (480) 416-0739 or email cangulo@arizonaschildren.org.


SCIENCE SATURDAYS Every Saturday in February and March, join us for a new and excit- ing STEM adventure! Meet animals up close, see science experi- ments live, and so much more! Check the online calendar for topics!


Saturdays in February & March | 2 pm SAM GARCIA LIBRARY


CHILDREN HIGH-KEY SENSORY STORYTIME (AGES 3–6) Call to register. Is your little one full of energy and stimulated by sound and movement? Fast paced 25-minute program with lots of movement, music and reading! Expect social interactions and lots of noise. Sensory play will be provided after the program.


Select Mondays, 11:15 am | Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6 & Apr 3


LOW-KEY SENSORY STORYTIME (AGES 3–6) Call to register. If your little one enjoys a more quiet setting and is sensitive to loud noises, this may be the program for you. 25 minutes of reading, finger plays and movement, in a more quiet slow-paced environment. Sensory play will be provided after the program.


Select Mondays, 11:15 am | Jan 23, Feb 13, Mar 20 & Apr 17


MORE2EXPLORE (AGES 6–12) Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM activities. Wednesdays, 2 pm


WIGGLERS AND WALKERS (AGES BIRTH–24 MONTHS) Babies and toddlers, and their caretakers, enjoy short stories, songs, rhymes and movement in this language enrichment program designed to boost brain development, with playtime afterwards. Wednesdays, 11:15 am


FAMILY STORYTIME (AGES 2–6) Storytime is packed with songs, rhymes, flannel stories and finger plays! We’ll share fun stories with simple storylines and predictable plots that will support your child’s developing literacy.


Thursdays, 11:15 am *This program may be replaced intermittently with special events.


STORYTIME SPECIAL EVENTS


VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY SPONSORED STORYTIMES Join us for stories, songs and rhymes. The first 25 children will receive a free book of their own.


Wigglers to Walkers (Ages 0 - 2) 2nd Wednesdays, 11:15 am | Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8 & Apr 12


Family Storytime (Ages 2 - 6) 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 11:15 am | Jan 5 & 19, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 2 & 16, Apr 6 & 20


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