What is
Week of the
Young Child?
Sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the purpose of the Week of the Young Children is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families, and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. This week also recognizes that the early childhood years (birth-age 8) lay the foundation for children’s success in school and later in life.
APRIL 8 — Music Monday
Dance Party in the Playworks LINK Event Center
Music Monday is more than singing and dancing. It also offers a way to encourage children to be active while developing their early literacy skills and having fun with friends and family.
APRIL 9 — Tasty Tuesday
Creative Afternoon Snack
Tasty Tuesday isn’t just about eating your favorite snacks together. It’s also about creating and connecting math with literacy skills and science while introducing ways to incorporate healthy habits into children’s lifestyles.
APRIL 10 — Work-Together Wednesday
Learn Together, Work Together, Build Together
When children build together, they explore math and science concepts and learn to develop social and early literacy skills.
APRIL 11 — Artsy Thursday
Playworks Art Gallery
Children develop creativity, social skills, and fine motor skills with open-ended art projects that let them make choices, use their imagination, and create with their hands.
APRIL 12 — Family Friday
Celebrating All Families: Family Photo Badges
Engaging and celebrating families is at the heart of supporting our youngest learners. NAEYC applauds family member’s role as young children’s first and most important teachers!