Inspirations for Week of the Young Child

These are some inspirations for our Week of the Young Child from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Monday- Music Monday

NAEYC’s 2019 WOYC™ kicks off with Music Monday on April 8! When children sing, dance, and listen to music, they develop their language and early literacy skills while being active and encouraging movement.

Tuesday- Tasty Tuesday

On April 9, focus on healthy eating and fitness at home and school with Tasty Tuesday! This fun, food-themed day is about more than just cheese and crackers. Cooking together connects math with literacy skills, science, and more. With the rise in childhood obesity, you can encourage healthy nutrition and fitness habits at home and in the classroom.

Wednesday- Working Together

NAEYC’s 2019 WOYC™ rolls along on April 10 with Work Together Wednesday! When children build together they explore math and science concepts and develop their social and early literacy skills. Children can use any building material—from a fort of branches on the playground to a block city in the classroom, or a hideaway made from couch pillows at home.

Thursday- Artsy Thursday

NAEYC’s WOYC™ continues on April 11 with Artsy Thursday. Children develop creativity, social skills and fine motor skills with open-ended art projects where they can make choices, use their imaginations, and create with their hands. On Artsy Thursday celebrate the joy and learning children experience when engaged in creative art making. Use any materials—from crayons to paint, clay to crafts!

Friday- Family Friday

WOYC™ wraps up with Family Friday on April 12. Engaging and celebrating families is at the heart of supporting our youngest learners. NAEYC applauds family members’ role as young children’s first and most important teachers.