what is Week of the Young Child?
The Week of the Young Child® (WOYC) is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest early childhood education association, with nearly 60,000 members and a network of 51 Affiliates.
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 8) 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.
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 8) 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.
APRIL 5-11, 2025
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We will be sharing daily celebration ideas, hosting a GIVEAWAY, and updating the community on the proclamations signed in commitment to supporting, advancing, and investing in early childhood education during the Week of the Young Child®!
We will be sharing daily celebration ideas, hosting a GIVEAWAY, and updating the community on the proclamations signed in commitment to supporting, advancing, and investing in early childhood education during the Week of the Young Child®!
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2025 WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD4/5 Kick-off Saturday- Day of Play
4/7 Music Monday 4/8 Tasty Tuesday 4/9 Work Together Wednesday 4/10 Artsy Thursday 4/11 Family Friday |
WOYC Resources & more
Celebrating #WOYC24
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We are so excited for another fun-filled week celebrating young children and their families with hands-on, collaborative activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through music, food, and art.
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook & Instagram to share your photos and videos and to get updates for this year's event! Tag your creations and moments with #WOYC24 |
proclamations
Every year, thanks to the great work of NAEYC Affiliates, partners, and friends, Week of the Young Child™ proclamations and resolutions are signed by Governors, Mayors, City Councils, and more, all across America! Below we share proclamations that have been secured in the counties SAZAEYC serves (Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, and Santa Cruz). SAZAEYC is collaborating with First Things First regional councils and partners, as well as AzAEYC, to secure proclamations across Arizona. Click on each link to read the proclamation!
SAZAEYC Interim Executive Director, Sydney Lunsford, and her children accept a proclamation from Supervisor Rex Scott and the Pima County Board of Supervisors, along with First Thing First's Chinna Garza.
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SAZAEYC Board member Abdel-Rahim Sakhri accepts a proclamation from Town of Marana Mayor Ed Honea.
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First Thing First Community Outreach Coordinator for Pima North and Pima South regions acceptes a proclamation from Town of Oro Valley Mayor Joseph C. Winfield.
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SAZAEYC Board member Abdel-Rahim Sakhri accepts a proclamation from Town of Sahuarity Mayor Tom Murphy.
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City of Tucson Proclamation singed by Mayor Regina Romero
The University of Arizona College of Education Proclamation signed by Dean Robert Q. Berry III
The University of Arizona College of Education Proclamation signed by Dean Robert Q. Berry III
Take a look at the proclamations gathered from partners all around Arizona.
Take a look at the proclamations gathered from partners all around Arizona.
southern arizona community events
Kick Off Saturday Event - April 6 | 8AM - 11AM
13105 E Colossal Cave Road, Vail, AZ 85641
Hosted by Vail Unified School District and Vail Community Programs in partnership with Creation Preschool - See flyer below
13105 E Colossal Cave Road, Vail, AZ 85641
Hosted by Vail Unified School District and Vail Community Programs in partnership with Creation Preschool - See flyer below
Cochise County celebrations and events
Hosted by the First Things First Cochise Regional Partnership Council - See flyer below
Hosted by the First Things First Cochise Regional Partnership Council - See flyer below
