Art invites us to let out our creativity and imagination. Throughout life, creating marks, writing, drawing, and putting together art pieces to create a masterpiece represents what we think, feel, or have inside. Artsy Thursday gives you the opportunity to do just that—explore materials, get inspired, and work with your children to create a unique art piece.
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WOYC Work Together Wednesday: Tower Game
Teamwork is an important skill to develop. When we work with others, we learn to problem solve, value opinions, socialize, respect, value, and trust each other. On this Work Together Wednesday try an activity that uses both fine and gross motor skills in a way that encourages group participation and ensures everyone is an equally important part of the game.
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WOYC Tasty Tuesday: Rainbow Pasta Bowls
Cooking and sharing recipes gives us the opportunity to interact with each other in a fun way while working on creating healthy eating habits. Tasty Tuesday provides the perfect space to learn recipes, discover new ingredients, and expand the list of our favorite foods!
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WOYC Music Monday: Relaxing Playlist
Are you ready to celebrate the Week of the Young Child (WOYC)? This year, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) celebrates WOYC from April 1-7. As an early learning provider, you play an important role in supporting families and shaping the lives of young children! We’re sharing activities for each themed day to help you commemorate the exciting week with the children and families you serve. Check out NAEYC’s WOYC Overview to learn more about the event and how you can advocate for early learning in your area.
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Dyslexia Awareness: Resources and Activities for ECE
By Andrea Ehlis-Chang
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. A neurological condition, dyslexia is associated with pronounced difficulty in reading. If you are looking to better understand this condition, a good start is to observe how dyslexia can look at the emergent reading level of preschoolers.
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