Some of the links I explored went to training events that NAEYC offers. I also saw one link that told about special projects and initiatives that were happening all over the US. The one area that I explored was Week of the Young Child which is this coming week, April 10-16, 2011. I chose this to explore because I am so excited about it! The center here were I lives is planning activities at the Head Start center in recognition of the week. It gave suggestions for activities you could do and places you could share what you're doing. There were also themes you could use for your celebrations. I do not receive an e-newsletter from this site. The thing on the site that adds to equity and excellence in child care would be the trainings. They also offer a training guide to go with their journal that they mail out. These things could improve the quality of the care children receive by training the Early Childhood professionals who are members of or visit this site. The other insight I gained from exploring this website is more information about Week of the Young Child. It gave me some more ideas of things we could do next week. I also learned the theme is "Early Years are Learning Years" and the site listed some sub themes and my favorite was "Play: Where Learning Begins". I will be consulting this site more next week. Lots of good stuff!
That is great that you found that site and that week long celebration sounds very exciting. We also do somthing similiar here at my facility and it is in May. They have a theme each year and we incorporate activities of that theme into their daily schedules. They love it and I think celebrations like this is a great thing.
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Thanks for your information about the NAEYC website and the Week of the Young Child resources. To me, this site is a perfect example of professionals collaborating to enhance everyone's knowledge and expand resources. Have fun with your celebration next week!
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