4/11 through 4/15- Week of the Young Child: This year's theme is "Early Years are Learning Years!" The purpose of this celebration is as follows: "The Week of the Young Child" is an annual celebration sponsored by NAEYC (The National Association for the Education of Young Children). Its purpose is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs, services and teachers 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) are the foundation of children's success in school and later in life.
In order to make this celebration a successful one, we need the help of family members and friends! Please read the following list of events carefully. We are looking forward to sharing this very special celebration with you.
Week of the Young Child Special Events:
"I Am Celebrating My Child Because..."Parents will receive a paper doll and should decorate the doll to represent their child and return it with the attached information card. Please hand in the paper doll and card to your child's teacher by April 11th. All of the paper dolls will be collected, joined at the hands, and displayed in our hallway, along with parent comments.
Monday April 11th-> Kick-Off ParadeWe will have a Week of the Young Child Kick-Off parade up and down Beryl Ave. at 11am. We will invite the children to create banners, signs, or flags to march with.
Tuesday April 12th-> Dress Yourself DayPlease allow your child to choose what they want to wear to school that day, and have them try to dress themselves. Don't worry if it does not match; This will be the perfect picture opportunity!
Wednesday April 13th-> Parent's Reading Day
Parents are invited to stop by on Wednesday to read a book to their child's class. You may bring a book of your choice or ask the teacher to provide one. Please sign up on the sheet located in your child's classroom.
Thursday April 14th->Bubble Blow Out Day
The children will be invited to make their own bubbles and bubble wand inventions. We will have all the classes meet outside to have a bubble extravaganza!
Friday April 15th-> Trike-a-thon
Next Level will be participating in the St. Jude's trike-a-thon. We will be handing out the forms you will need to sign up your child. Please don't forget your child's bike/trike and safety gear!
4/22- Spring Egg Hunt and Planting Day: Please feel free to join us for our 5th annual Spring Egg Hunt!
Where: Next Level Development's Field
When: Infant (9:30), Toddler (10:00), Preschool (10:30), Pre-K (11:00), School Age (11:30)
What: Children will go outside to find eggs in the grass. Eggs will have special prizes and treats inside!
Planting Day: Each classroom will take their children outside to plant beautiful spring flowers to brighten up the outside of the daycare!
4/29- Pajama Day
