Week of the Young Child
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 late 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.
Kick off Saturday
Mini Resource Fair
Meet with members from various local organizations connected to early childhood as they share resources and activities from 10am to 2 pm in Maze Park!
Science of Play
Join us as the Periodic Table all week for hands-on activities and demos surrounding the Science of Play!
Day of Play Sunday
Science of Play
Join us as the Periodic Table all week for hands-on activities and demos surrounding the Science of Play!
Music Monday
Science City might be closed, but check out our social media pages to see some of our educators from Science City singing and sharing a special song all about dinos, while rocking to some fun instruments!
Tasty Tuesday
Food Dissection
Join Educators from Science City Tuesday, April 9th, at 11am and 2pm in the PNC Learning Lab for a special “Food Dissection” where we will be learning about, looking at, and tasting various fruits and vegetables. Caregiver supervision is required and space is limited.
Science of Play
Join us as the Periodic Table all week for hands-on activities and demos surrounding the Science of Play!
Work Together Wednesday
Mini Maker Workshop
Join us in an Educator led workshop at Science City Wednesday, April 10th, at 11am and 2pm in the PNC Learning Lab for a special Mini Maker Workshop, where young makers (recommended ages 4 and up) can learn how to create textures with various tools. Caregiver supervision is required and space is limited.
Science of Play
Join us as the Periodic Table all week for hands-on activities and demos surrounding the Science of Play!
Artsy Thursday
Baby Paint Crawl
Join us Thursday, April 11th at Science City, for a Baby Paint Crawl in the PNC Learning Lab from 11am to 12pm. Where babies and toddlers 2 years old and younger can strip down to their diapers and create with edible (non-toxic) paint. Parent or guardian attendance and participation is required and space is limited.
Spin Art Workshop
Join us Thursday, April 11th at Science City, for some Spin Art in the PNC Learning Lab at 2pm! Unleash some creativity and make art through motion using paint and salad spinners.
Science of Play
Join us as the Periodic Table all week for hands-on activities and demos surrounding the Science of Play!
Family Friday
Mini Resource Fair
Meet with members from various local organizations connected to early childhood as they share resources and activities from 10am to 2 pm in Maze Park!
Science of Play
Join us as the Periodic Table all week for hands-on activities and demos surrounding the Science of Play!