During the national Week of the Young Child™ event, communities across the country celebrate their youngest learners. In local celebrations across OUR state, Idahoans raise awareness about the unique needs of young learners and celebrate everyone who makes a difference in their lives.
We culminate this week, with the Celebration of the Young Child, hosting a free community event focused on connecting families with quality community resources, such as summer camps, after-school programs, early literacy information, healthy eating tips, and child care. Each vendor booth offers an activity for young children, such as an art project or a new skill to learn.
A list of activities for Week of the Young Child (April 1 - 7) and details for Celebration of the Young Child (April 15) can be found below! If you have any questions or want to find out how you can participate, contact us!
Proclamations
Throughout the Week of the Young Child, we are working to promote and inspire high-quality early childhood experiences for our state’s youngest citizens that can provide a foundation of learning and success. Therefore, Mayors across our state are issuing proclamations of Week of the Young Child!
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Bancroft
Bellevue
Boise
Buhl
Caldwell
Challis
Coeur d'Alene
Dubois
Emmett
Fairfield
Garden City
Glenns Ferry
Gooding
Hailey
Idaho Falls
Ketchum
- Kuna
McCall
Melba
Meridian
Orofino
Osburn
Placerville
Plummer
Pocatello
Priest River
Sandpoint
Shelley
Star
Wendell
Wilder
Music Monday
Music Monday is more than singing and dancing, it’s a way to encourage children to be active while developing their early literacy skills and having fun with friends and family! Grab some materials around the house and learn how to make maracas!
Tasty Tuesday
The Boise Co-Op is donating 20% of all made to order deli items in support of Idaho AEYC. This includes sandwiches, burritos, coffees, and smoothies. Come to any Boise Co-Op location and enjoy Tasty Tuesday while supporting early education!
Work Together Wednesday
To celebrate all the people who make our mission possible, we’ll be gathering with our donors, our Circle of Friends, from 6-8 pm. We want to say “thank you” with food and drinks. To RSVP, please contact Rachel Flachbart or call (208) 345-1090.
Artsy Thursday
Ada Community Libraries will be hosting arts and crafts events for young children! Visit their event calendar and see what activities are happening on Thursday, April 6 at a location near you!
Family Friday
The Children's Museum of Idaho is offering a deal for one free child's admission with one paid adult admission on Friday, April 7th. Don't miss out on the family fun!
Also, On both Friday and Saturday, Columbia Sportswear at the Village in Meridian will be hosting a DIY trail mix bar for the whole family and when you mention Idaho AEYC at the register 10% of your purchase price will be donated towards our early learning projects!
Our FREE Idaho AEYC Kids of Idaho Outdoor Learning Kits will be given away at both the museum and at Columbia Sportswear so that children and families can continue learning and playing at home!
