Week of the Young Child (Photos – Children: naeyc.org, City Hall: W.K.)
Pasadena invites you to free child-centered programs celebrating the 53rd anniversary of the Week of the Young Child, April 6 – 12, 2024.
By News Desk
The celebration highlights the importance of Pasadena’s quality early childhood programs and recognizes that a child’s earliest years lay the foundation for later success in school and in life. The City is hosting six themed days of activities for young children and their caregivers that encourage a love of reading, music, and art.
Established in 1971 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration where educators and parents across the country acknowledge the importance of early childhood education. 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 identify the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.
Week of events
– Kick-Off Saturday!
- Celebrate the Week of the Young Child with sensory art, planting in our children’s garden and learning about community resources and kindergarten readiness. Write letters of appreciation to early learning teachers and pick up a free Born to Read kit while supplies last.
For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Saturday, April 6 10:00 am Jefferson Branch Library 1500 E. Villa St.
– Music Monday
- Have fun singing and playing with kid-friendly instruments. Move and groove! Get those wiggles out with action songs and silly dances as you stomp like elephants, twirl like ballerinas and slither like snakes!
For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Monday, April 8 10:30 am Hastings Branch Library 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
– Tasty Tuesday with Miss Cherie
- Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little one to language and learning. Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and fun!
For ages 0-2 and their caregivers.
Tuesday, April 9 10:30 am Lamanda Park Branch Library 140 N. Altadena Dr.
– Work Together Wednesday
- Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs all about the fun of working together, then help create a beautiful spring display for the library.
For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Wednesday, April 10 10:30 am Santa Catalina Branch Library 999 E. Washington Blvd.
– Artsy Thursday
- It’s a Jump Little Frog Jump! Book Party with froggy books, fun games and an art craft inspired by Monet’s waterlilies pond artwork.
For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Thursday, April 11 4:00 pm La Pintoresca Branch Library 1355 N. Raymond Ave.
– Family Friday
- Play & Learn
Bring your child for a morning of fun learning through educational games, music, coloring, interacting with other children and making new friends.
For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Friday, April 12 10:30 am Villa Parke Branch Library 363 E. Villa St.
– Spring Craft Festival
- Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly craft projects inspired by the spring season. Visit DIY stations to make and take home your homemade crafts. Take photos and play games in the courtyard. For families.
Saturday, April 13 3:00 pm Hill Avenue Branch Library 55 S. Hill Ave.
Sponsored by the Office of the Young Child in partnership with the Human Services Commission’s Early Childhood Ad Hoc Committee.
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