Week of the Young Child
April 11, 2011 at 8:54 am , by rarbayarea
April 10–16, 2011, is the Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
The purpose of the Week of the Young Child 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.
NAEYC first established the Week of the Young Child in 1971, recognizing that the early childhood years (birth through age eight) lay the foundation for children’s success in school and later life. The Week of the Young Child is a time to plan how we – as citizens of a community, of a state, and of a nation – will better meet the needs of all young children and their families.
source: http://www.naeyc.org/woyc/faq
Visit the NAEYC website for Key Facts About Children and Families.
During Week of the Young Child, Raising A Reader staff will be at:
Jumpstart for a Day
Thursday, April 14, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
San Francisco Civic Center Plaza
Selected preschool children and teacher’s will experience various hands-on learning stations, inspired by a popular children’s book.
Week of the Young Child Celebration and Resource Fair
Friday, April 15, 9:00am – 3:30pm
Children’s Fairyland, Oakland
Parents and families can learn about safety and wellness at this celebration and resource fair.
Please NOTE: This event is for Oakland Head Start parents only.
To learn about additional activities, check out the calendar of events for 2011 Week of the Young Child, assembled by the Children’s Council of San Francisco.
For more information about Early Care and Education in San Francisco and Alameda Counties visit:
