Pima County Parenting Coalition

Birth to Five Literacy Journey Session 1: Program Overview
2026-08-18 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix) | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Birth to Five Literacy Journey is a fun, family-centered early literacy program for families with children ages 0–5. Caregivers learn how to support their child’s reading growth while building school readiness. Families enjoy music, movement, and hands-on literacy activities together—and receive up to 22 free books to build a home library. Families are encouraged to join us for all 12 sessions to get the most out of this shared learning experience.
Visit www.mystoryschool.org/apply to register today!
Session 1 Program Overview
Session 2 The Joy of Sharing Books and Stories
Session 3 The Magic of Sharing Stories and Reading
Session 4 The Superpower of Vocabulary
Session 5 Building your Child’s Word Power
Session 6 Let’s Play with the Sounds of Language
Session 7 Discovering the Rhythm and Sounds of Words
Session 8 ABCs- Shapes to Symbols to Letters
Session 9 ABCs- Transforming Shapes into Symbols and Alphabet Letters
Session 10 Making Books Come Alive
Session 11 Turning Every Book Into an Adventure
Session 12 Celebration
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Visit www.mystoryschool.org/apply to register today!

Snack Time Adventures/Aventuras a la hora de la merienda
2026-08-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities related to food and snacks through sensory exploration and simple cooking activities. These experiences strengthen fine motor skills, enhance language development, encourage curiosity, and help build healthy eating habits.
Disfrute de historias, canciones y actividades relacionadas con la comida y los refrigerios a través de la exploración sensorial y actividades sencillas de cocina. fortalecer la motricidad fina, potenciar el desarrollo del lenguaje, fomentar la curiosidad y desarrollar hábitos alimenticios saludables.

Little Voices, Big Respect: Teaching Consent from the Start/Pequeñas Voces, Gran Respeto, Enseñando El Consentimiento Desde El Principio
2026-08-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
This class teaches children (ages 3-5) to be the boss of their bodies! Children will learn self-awareness about their personal space and how to respect that of others. They will learn options for greeting and showing affection. Families will gain tools to discuss private parts and building a safe network. Celebrate kid power!
¡Esta clase enseña a los niños (de 3 a 5 años) a ser los jefes de sus cuerpos! Los niños aprenderán a tener conciencia de su espacio personal y a respetar el de los demás. Aprenderán opciones para saludar y mostrar afecto. Las familias obtendrán herramientas para hablar sobre las partes privadas y construir una red segura. ¡Celebra el poder de los niños!

Developing Empathy in Children- VIRTUAL CLASS
2026-08-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
This topic is from the Nurturing Parenting Program.
This class discusses fostering an environment of warmth, respect, and open communication within families, teaching parents to recognize and validate their child’s feelings, use positive discipline, and model compassionate behavior.
Register at Developing Empathy in Children ⋆ Casa de los Niños

Developing Empathy in Children- VIRTUAL CLASS
2026-08-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States

Developing Empathy in Children- VIRTUAL CLASS
2026-08-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Fun Family Fitness
2026-08-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Have fun getting fit with your child while building healthy habits for life! Enjoy playful movement, games, and bonding time in a supportive, active class that makes fitness fun for the whole family. A great way to inspire a lifelong love of wellness—together!

AÑOS INCREÍBLES CLASE #1 - Resumen del Programa (Esta serie tiene un total de 8 clases)
2026-08-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Este programa está especialmente diseñado para padres de bebés de 0 a 9 meses. Proporciona estrategias valiosas para mejorar sus habilidades de crianza mientras apoya el desarrollo social, emocional, físico y cognitivo de su bebé para un buen comienzo en la vida.
El servicio de guardería está disponible y se proporcionará la cena.
Clase 1: Resumen del Programa
Clase 2: Convertirse en Padre
Clase 3: Comunicarse con el Bebé
Clase 4: Estimulación Física y Visual
Clase 5: Leer la Mente de los Bebés
Clase 6: Obtener Apoyo
Clase 7: Surgimiento del Sentido de Sí Mismo
Clase 8: Graduación

Kids Yoga
2026-08-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Kids Yoga is an interactive activity for parents and children to connect with each other and their bodies. A great and fun way to improve your child’s mobility, and help them learn techniques to manage stress and emotions.

Kids in Motion
2026-08-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Kids in Motion is an active and fun class that promotes your child’s gross motor skill development through energetic and exciting activities.

Please note: Videos are used in class to support instruction and curriculum

Desarrollar la empatía en los niños- CLASE VIRTUAL
2026-08-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Esta clase analiza como fomentar un ambiente de calidez, respeto y communicacion abierta dentro de las familias, ensenando a los padres a reconocer y vivir los sentimientos de sus hijos, utilizar la disciplina positiva y modelar un comportamiento compasivo.
Registrarse en Desarrollar la Empatia en los Ninos ⋆ Casa de los Niños

Desarrollar la empatía en los niños- CLASE VIRTUAL
2026-08-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Desarrollar la empatía en los niños- CLASE VIRTUAL
2026-08-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States

Garden Discovery Days-Class held at Pima County Cooperative Extension Office 530 E. Whitehouse Canyon Rd. Green Valley, AZ 85614
2026-08-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
This class connects you and your child with the garden, through hands on activities as you learn where food comes from, learn about nature and make fun nature crafts.
PLEASE NOTE: Class is held at the Pima County Cooperative Extension Office 530 E. Whitehouse Canyon Rd. Green Valley, AZ 85614

Baby Signs Too
2026-08-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Come join Parent Aid and Amanda for a great opportunity to learn sign language with your little one! Learn how to enhance early communication skills, reduce tantrums, and promote language development with the addition to nurturing your bond and understanding your child’s needs. Baby Signs Too is designed to be used with families with hearing infants and toddlers.
Registration is FREE!
Please note: Videos are used in class to support instruction and curriculum

Little Voices, Big Respect: Teaching Consent from the Start/Pequeñas Voces, Gran Respeto, Enseñando El Consentimiento Desde El Principio
2026-08-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Trauma-Informed Rx 360 Substance Misuse and Naloxone training
2026-08-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom, Arizona
Learn how toxic stress and trauma impacts the brain. Learn about the connection between trauma and substance misuse. Learn how to use Narcan to reverse an opioid overdose.

Happy Hour: Family Playtime
2026-08-21 11:30 - 12:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Join Amanda at Parent Aid for a playful, stress-free hour of connection, creativity, and community! Happy Hour: Family Playtime is a warm and welcoming space where parents and children explore the joy of free play — together.
This interactive experience helps little ones build important social skills while giving parents the chance to connect with one another, share experiences, and step into their child’s world through play. It’s a perfect blend of bonding, support, and fun — no agenda, no pressure, just quality time.
✨ Meet other parents
🧸 Support your child’s growth through play
💬 Enjoy thoughtful conversations in a relaxed environment
Come as you are — stay for the smiles.
Because connection is the real happy hour.

Littles Count, Big Change
2026-08-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Littles Count: Big Change introduces kids (ages 2 – 5 years of age) to financial literacy early. Through storytelling and play, we start with understanding numbers, what they are, how to work with them and how to make decisions. Families will leave with take-home activities to help kids get started and keep going!

Zumbini- Robles Elem. Family Resource Center
2026-08-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Come join Vanessa and Parent Aid for a fun hour of music and movement! This class will enhance your child’s development of their social-emotional, cognitive and physical skills. Zumbini is designed for families with kiddos birth to 5-years old. Zumbini is an interactive activity for Parents and Kiddos! Bring your most comfortable dancing shoes and we’ll see you there!
Please note: Videos are used in class to support instruction and curriculum.

Happy Hour: Family Playtime
2026-08-24 11:30 - 12:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Join Vanessa at Parent Aid for a playful, stress-free hour of connection, creativity, and community! Happy Hour: Family Playtime is a warm and welcoming space where parents and children explore the joy of free play — together.
This interactive experience helps little ones build important social skills while giving parents the chance to connect with one another, share experiences, and step into their child’s world through play. It’s a perfect blend of bonding, support, and fun — no agenda, no pressure, just quality time.
✨ Meet other parents
🧸 Support your child’s growth through play
💬 Enjoy thoughtful conversations in a relaxed environment
Come as you are — stay for the smiles.
Because connection is the real happy hour.

Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Story Time
2026-08-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Nature Play & Story Time: Rocks in the Desert
Wonders of the Desert invites children ages 2–5 and their caregivers to explore nature through playful, hands-on outdoor activities led by a trained educator. Each session includes engaging experiences like digging, building, and crafting, plus a themed Storytime. Families also receive a bilingual activity page to continue learning at home.
During Rocks in the Desert, children will explore the shapes, colors, and textures of desert rocks, learn how they’re used by plants and animals, and build curiosity through hands-on play and observation.

Birth to Five Literacy Journey Session 2: The Joy of Sharing Books and Stories
2026-08-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States

Nurturing Ourselves/ Virtual Class
2026-08-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
This topic is from the Nurturing Parenting Program
This class looks at the importance of nurturing and the value of parents’ learning to increase their ability to nurture themselves.
register at: Nurturing Ourselves ⋆ Casa de los Niños

Nurturing Ourselves/ Virtual Class
2026-08-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Nurturing Ourselves/ Virtual Class
2026-08-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States

AÑOS INCREÍBLES CLASE #2 -Convertirse en Padre (Esta serie tiene un total de 8 clases)
2026-08-26 09:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Story Time
2026-08-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States

Rx 360 Substance Misuse and Naloxone training
2026-08-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom, Arizona
Learn how to store and dispose of RX drugs safely. Learn how to use Narcan to reverse an opioid overdose.
