The week of April 10-16, 2021 is the Week of the Young Child (WOYC)! The Week of the Young Child® is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) that focuses public attention on the needs of young children and their families and recognizes the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.
Today we know more than ever before about the importance of children's earliest years in shaping their learning and development. Yet, never before have the needs of young children and their families been more pressing.
The Week of the Young Child® is a time to recognize that children's opportunities are our responsibilities, and to recommit ourselves to ensuring that each and every child experiences the type of early environment—at home, at child care, at school, and in the community—that will promote their early learning.
Join us April 10-16 as we celebrate the Week of the Young Child in Dare County! As you plan your WOYC celebrations, don’t forget to share photos and videos of your celebration activities with CYP on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/cypdarekids) or by emailing them to cypobx@darekids.org. Sharing will enter you into daily raffles for prizes throughout the week!*
Need some ideas for ways to celebrate the Week of the Young Child in your classroom/home? Visit WOYC Activity Resources | NAEYC or check out some of the links below!
Music Monday:
- Explore sounds of musical instruments: Musical Instruments Sounds For Kids (27 Instruments) - YouTube
- Cha Cha Slide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1gMUbEAUFw
- Banana, Banana, Meatball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ9q4U2P3ig
- Welcome to Bollywood Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zodMIu0_CfI
- Make your own DIY instruments: DIY Kids Instruments - Design Dazzle
- Play different styles of music and let the kids express themselves: Sesame Street: Kids Dance Different Styles. - YouTube
Tasty Tuesday:
- Messy Hands- Kids Cooking -- Cooking with Kids: Messy Hands - Kids Cooking - YouTube
- Teaching Preschool Children Cooking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpQVXi3GKYs
- Eat the Rainbow! Nutrition Lesson for Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1StpMfMwXY
- Why Teach Children Cooking Activities?: https://youtu.be/5H8LxjIHsXo
- Eatable Alphabet Activity Challenge-- Surf Pediatrics & Medicine: Surf Pediatrics and Medicine - Posts | Facebook
- Trying New Foods with Elmo: Trying New Foods - YouTube
Work Together Wednesday:
- Working Together as a Team: Working Together as a Team | Music for children ? Happy kids video - YouTube
- Fun Kids Songs that Encourage Teamwork: 7 Fun Kids Songs that Encourage Teamwork and Cooperation — Yo Re Mi (yoremikids.com)
- Fun Activities to Inspire Teamwork in a Preschool Setting: 8 Activities to Inspire Teamwork in Your Nursery Setting | Famly
- Work Together as a Team -- Wondergrove Kids: Work Together as a Team S4 E5 - YouTube
- Cooperation with Big Bird: Sesame Street: Big Bird sings "That's Cooperation" - YouTube
Artsy Thursday:
- Salt Puffy Paint: https://youtu.be/__4QheVQBOw
- Art on the Go- 5 Reasons to Take Art Outside: https://youtu.be/dgS5NIIUCq4?list=PLVTrhCkZloEQv-raR2K6SDLlDfREd7oiC
- Easy to Make Bubble Paint for Toddlers and Preschool Art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geNXowZglaI
- 15 Creative Drawing Hacks for Kids: 16 CREATIVE DRAWING HACKS FOR KIDS - YouTube
- 10 Easy Painting Ideas for Kids: 10 Easy Painting Ideas for Kids | Amazing Painting Hacks using Everyday Objects - YouTube
- Art with things found in Nature: Virtual Preschool STEAM Time: Nature Art - YouTube
Family Friday:
- Sesame Street -- Eat Together: Sesame Street: Eat Together! - YouTube
- Fun Garden Activities with Kids: https://www.growveg.com/guides/fun-garden-activities-for-kids-during-lockdown/
- How to Teach the Basics of Gardening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecty4bj6d6o
- Planting a Rainbow By Lois Ehlert Read Aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t-uEcmhXkg
- 25 Family Games even Toddlers can Play: 25 Family Games Even Toddlers Can Play (momtastic.com)
- Monster Footprint Hop: https://www.raisingdragons.com/monster-footprint-hop/
- Cardboard Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inkEdBsYGgk
- Playdough Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z4m4OVzDes
- Chalk Obstacle Course for Toddlers: Chalk obstacle course for toddlers | fun outdoor activity | kids fun activities | park activity - YouTube
*By posting video and/or photos as part of WOYC, you are representing that you have written permission from each person in the video and/or photos, and if a child, written permission from the child's parent or legal guardian, to post the video and/or photos and use the likeness of such person therein. By posting the video and/or photos, you grant CYP and NAEYC the right to use the video and/or photo and/or any portion thereof in any manner it so chooses, including, without limitation, posting or sharing the video on CYP and NAEYC's website, Facebook page, Instagram or Twitter account.*
