NAEYC invites us to celebrate and shine a spotlight on our classroom, advocacy, and family engagement activities via our social channels during the week of April 3, 2023 – April 7, 2023. The goal of Week of the Young Child is to continue spreading the word about the importance of high-quality early learning, and the critical role early childhood educators play in a child’s development and learning. At the Partnership, it’s our hope that you continue to be inspired by the activities and resources below.
Music Monday
Music Monday is more than singing and dancing, it’s a way to encourage children to be active while developing their early literacy skills and having fun with friends and family.
Articles on Playing and Learning with Music
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For Families at Home
Tasty Tuesday
Tasty Tuesday isn’t just about eating your favorite snacks together. It’s also about cooking together and connecting math with literacy skills and science while introducing ways to incorporate healthy habits into children’s lifestyles. Use the tips, resources, and recipes below to get started.
Articles and Resources on Cooking and Nutrition
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Work Together Wednesday
When children build together they experience teamwork and develop their social and early literacy skills. Grab some materials and create!
Articles on Building Together
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Artsy Thursday
Children develop creativity, social skills, and fine muscles with open-ended art projects that let them make choices, use their imaginations, and create with their hands.
Articles on Art and Creativity
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Family Friday
Parents and families are children’s first teachers. Family Friday focuses on engaging families to support our youngest learners.
Articles on Engaging and Celebrating Families
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