Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Philadelphia, PA

Story Time

Bedtime Stories

November 17, 2008

It's funny, I don't remember my mom reading bedtime stories to me. She must have--I feel certain--but I have no recollection. Part of that is because I taught myself how to read very young and was reading chapter books easily by the time I started elementary school, so I read myself to sleep at an early age. I've always been an avid reader--still am, in fact--and I can remember using all sorts  Read more...

Great Local Story Times

November 11, 2008

I love going to story time at my local libraries. OK, that's not quite true. I love going to them now; initially, I felt like a freak because all the parents and nannies knew each other and no one spoke to me. Now, I may not have long conversations with anyone at the library but I no longer take it personally. Story times are just like that. Where I live I'm about a ten minute drive from nearly  Read more...

Imagination

October 01, 2008

This month we'll be exploring the idea of imagination. I like to believe I have a better than usual sense of imagination--probably due to my being an only child. I entertained myself endlessly by constructing elaborate stories about my imaginary friends, and would play in the cities of my imagination for hours and hours. Even today, although I don't have imaginary friends anymore (unless you  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in philadelphia

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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