Week of the Young Child (April 5-11, 2025)

What is Week of the Young Child?

Week of the Young Child is a fun-filled week where organizations across the country promote the importance of high-quality early learning environments and impact that the adults in a child’s life have on their development and learning.

Come along with Action for Children as we celebrate early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities!

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Daily Resources & Activities

Music Monday: #DanceBreak

 

It’s Music Monday, and we’re here with a dance break challenge! Who’s ready for a music party with the kiddos? Crank up the volume to your little one’s favorite tunes and watch magic happen as they break into a dance! Let’s see those groovy moves! 🎵💃🕺

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Tasty Tuesday: Bite-Sized Wins Playbook

 

 

Download Action for Children’s FREE Bite-Sized Wins for Picky Eaters Playbook for strategies to make mealtime a fun and positive experience, one bite at a time!

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Work Together Wednesday: Three Ways Action for Children is Working Together in Central Ohio

 

This #WorkTogetherWednesday, we’re spotlighting 3 powerful ways Action for Children is collaborating with others across central Ohio to support families, child care professionals, and communities.

READ THE BLOG POST to see different ways we’re working alongside partners across central Ohio!

Artsy Thursday: Resources for Loose Parts Play

For Artsy Thursday, Action for Children’s PD Team is sharing resources for loose parts play, a powerful method for learning that allows children to use their imagination in limitless ways.

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You can also download our free resources on loose parts play!

Using “MAP” for Loose Parts Play

Loose Parts Idea List

Family Friday: Family Spring Fling

 

Happy Family Friday! Check out photos from Action for Children’s annual Spring Fling with families participating in our programs below!

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