Let's Move Pittsburgh Blog
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Aug 242021Baked Peaches n’ Cream
Juicy, sweet and delicious, peaches are unquestionably my favorite stone fruit. They taste like ripe summer sunsets and flower speckled fields. They remind me of annual visits to the local orchard, where my siblings and I would...
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Jul 292021Board Games: an actually fun way to teach logic and reasoning skills
Having access to answers and information is only one aspect to nurturing the development of a child’s intelligence. Discovery and critical thinking skills are developed through experience and strengthened with creativity....
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Jul 192021What’s Up with 10,000 Steps?
In the world of pedometers built in our phones, FitBits and Apple watches it’s likely that you have picked up on the universal fitness goal of 10,000 steps a day. So, is 10,000 the perfect number according to science, or...
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Jul 082021A Guide to Nature Observation: Bugs
Summer is the perfect time to explore and observe nature! Bugs can get a bad rep but they are a great way for children to start exploring the outdoors. Explore the incredible world of bugs in your very own backyard with this...
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Jun 232021Get Moving Outdoors with Animal Yoga
Learn about wildlife in your own backyard while moving your body with these 8 yoga poses inspired by native Pennsylvania wildlife!
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Jun 222021Cheesy Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Zucchini has a reputation in home gardens. You plant one seed and suddenly your countertops are stacked high with this prolific summer veggie. Needless to say, summer squash can be overwhelming if you don’t have a game plan...
