2011 Archive
Week of the Young Child™ news articles from 2011 are archived here. As this is an archive, please note that some links may no longer be active. For ideas on how to get a newspaper, television station, radio station, or blog to cover your event, see the Event Planning Handbook.
Alaska
Kids These Days! – Early Education in Alaska
KSKA
Staff writer
04-05-11
If you follow the latest parenting or science news you’ve heard about the incredible ways that children ages 0-5 are capable of learning.
"Week of Young Child" in April
Homer News
Staff writer
03-30-11
The Week of the Young Child, April 10-16, is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, an early childhood education association of almost 90,000 members and a network of more than 300 local, state, and regional affiliates.
Arizona
Celebrate Young Children this Week
Eastern Arizona Courier
Aimee Staten
04-13-11
The simple act of a small child slipping her hand into that of an adult tells a story of dependence and trust. Such stories are being told all over the Gila Valley this week in honor of the Week of the Young Child.
Coconino Voices: Celebrate Week of the Young Child
Arizona Daily Sun
Pam Powell
04-11-11
Flagstaff is a community who cares about its children. This is continually evidenced by the many community events that focus on children and their families and the recent outpouring of support for educational programs.
the spot... A Child's Museum Turns ONE!
Sedona.net
Staff writer
04-04-11
the spot is turning ONE! Come celebrate April 15 -16, in connection with the National Association for the Education of Young Children's 2011 Week of the Young Child.
Arkansas
School of Education to Celebrate Arkansas Children’s Week
The Voice
Media Services
04-09-11
The School of Education will celebrate Arkansas Children’s Week April 13-19. The event is designed to recognize the needs of young children and to thank educators and others involved in their education and care.
Ozarka will Celebrate Arkansas Children’s Week
The Batesville Daily Guard
Staff writer
03-29-11
The Ozarka College Kids Academy will celebrate Arkansas Children’s Week April 10-16, with the theme: “Let’s Explore Science!”
California
What's Happening in Oroville
Oroville Mercury-Register
04-09-11
In celebration of "Week of the Young Child; Early Years are Learning Years," from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, April 11, at Southside Community Resource Center, 2959 Lower Wyandotte Ave. Activities for young children and door prize drawings.
Doing the ‘Monkey Mambo’ for Week of the Young Child
Lodi News-Sentinel
Dan Evans
04-09-11
Katie Butcher, left, who goes by the stage name “Mrs. Flutterbee,” performs the “Monkey Mambo” alongside teachers and parents for preschoolers at Century Christian Preschool on Friday, April 8, 2011.
Colorado
Sterling Mayor Proclaims Week of the Young Child
Journal-Advocate
Judy Debus
04-13-11
Mayor Larry Fetzer on Tuesday proclaimed the week of April 10-16 as The Week of the Young Child in recognition of and thanks to the early care and education educators, childcare providers, teachers, parents and everyone who makes a difference in the lives of young children in Sterling.
Child Care Agency Celebrates 'Week of the Young Child'
Journal-Advocate
Sheila Anzlovar
04-11-11
In 2011, the Week of the Young Child is April 10-16.
Week of the Young Child an Opportunity to Celebrate, Support Kids
The Durango Herald
Staff writer
04-02-11
It’s the 2011 Week of the Young Child, a time to raise awareness of and celebrate the young children in our community, and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that help meet the needs of young kids in La Plata.
Connecticut
Morning Edition: Week of the Young Child
WNPR
WNPR Staff
04-12-11
This week has been designated The Week of the Young Child by the National association for the Education of Young Children, Joining us by phone is Maggie Adair, executive director of the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance.
Early Childhood Advocates Want Their Own Department
Public News Service
Melinda Tuhus
04-11-11
It's the Week of the Young Child through Saturday, and in Connecticut, the designation is being used to promote reorganizing services to better meet the needs of young ones and their families.
Week of The Child Celebrated In Enfield
Hartford Courant
Staff writer
04-11-11
The Enfield Child Development Center will celebrate the Week of the Young Child with educational toys, games and events Monday through Friday in front of Macy's at Enfield Square Mall.
Week of the Young Child in Nature in New Canaan
KidHaven.com
Hilary from the New Canaan Nature Center
04-06-11
Come celebrate The Week of the Young Child in nature!
Delaware
NECSD Pre-K Center Announces 2011 Week of the Young Child Celebration
Hudson Valley Insider
Staff writer
04-08-11
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District Pre-K Center on Washington Street will join with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in the celebration of the Week of the Young Child, April 11th through April 15th.
Florida
Celebrate Week of the Young Child
Florida's Child
Staff writer
Spring 2011
The Week of the Young Child (WOYC) is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest early childhood education association.
Georgia
ASU Early Learning Center to Host Week of the Young Child Activities
The Albany Journal
Community post
04-09-11
The Week of the Young Child will have its official kick off celebration at the Albany State University Pedestrian Mall at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 11.
Southern Museum Celebrates Week of the Young Child
Kennesaw Patch
Gaetana Pipia
04-04-11
The museum will offer free and reduced admission as well as educational programs for kids under the age of 8 the week of April 12-16.
Idaho
The Week of the Young Child features Children's Art Show
CDAPressExtra.com
Anonymous
04-13-11
The Week of the Young Child April 10-16 will feature a Children's Art Show at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library and other activities to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families.
Illinois
Events Planned in Canton for Week of the Young Child
Canton Daily Ledger
Anonymous
04-12-11
Week of the Young Child, which is being observed April 10 through 16 this year, is a time to recognize the needs of young children and thank the adults involved in their education and care.
Celebrating the "Week of the Child”
KHQA
Brooke Hasch
04-11-11
It's the 'Week of the Child' this week, and kids are sparing no time getting the message out.
Celebrate Week of the Young Child
Northwest Herald
Staff writer
04-09-11
McHenry County College will celebrate the Week of the Young Child starting today with activities for children in the MCC Children’s Learning Center.
Early Years are Learning Years
Carmi Times
Anonymous
04-09-11
The Southern Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children asks the greater southern Illinois region to come together and celebrate all children during the Week of the Young Child (April 10 - 16, 2011).
Guest Column: Programs Can Better Lives of Children
Rockford Register Star
Jenny Karlson and Joanne Lewis
04-09-11
This is the Week of the Young Child.
Week of the Young Child to be Celebrated all over Rockford
rrstar.com
Rebecca Rose
04-06-11
Rockford will participate in the Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Early Years are Learning Years
TribLocal
Amanda Gonsiorek
04-06-11
The Academy of St. Priscilla at Divine Savior asks Norridge, IL to come together for children during the Week of the Young Child (April 10-16, 2011).
Noah's Ark Christian Preschool Open House
TribLocal
Staff writer
04-03-11
To celebrate "National Week of the Young Child," April 10-16, Noah's Ark Christian Preschool is having an Open House on Wednesday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 98 Algonquin Road (at Route 59) in Barrington.
Indiana
Hobart Kicks Off Week of Young Child
Post-Tribune
Staff writer
04-12-11
Tiny hands reached out to catch one of the many bubbles floating through the air Monday morning.
Iowa
Early Years are Learning Years
Cherokee Chronicle Times
Staff writer
04-13-11
ECLC celebrates National Week of the Young Child: The Early Childhood Learning Center asks Cherokee to come together for the children this week, the Week of the Young Child (April 10-16).
Kansas
Kansas First Lady Reads to Youngsters
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Angela Deines
04-11-11
Mary Brownback, the first lady of Kansas, read "Farmer Duck" and "Someone Special Just Like You" to a group of 2 to 5-year-olds Monday morning at the Easter Seals Capper Foundation as part of her initiative to promote reading by parents and other adults.
Dodge City to Celebrate Week of the Young Child
Doge City Daily Globe
Staff writer
04-04-11
National Week of the Young Child is April 11-17. Bright Beginnings, CASA, The Crisis Center of Dodge City, A Bookcase for Every Child Project, Arrowhead West, Inc., Child Care Connections and the Dodge City Public Library ask the community to come together to celebrate our children.
Louisiana
Annual Gray Monkey Parade to Roll April 15
PortSouth.com
Staff Reporter
04-01-11
The annual Gray Monkey Parade is set for 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, to coincide with National Library Week and the new Week of the Young Child, Iberville Parish Library Director Dannie Ball.
Maine
Week of the Young Child Kicks Off in Bangor
WABI
Diana Bosch
04-11-11
Their artwork is now on display at the Bangor Public Library as part of the week of the young child.
Child Art for Child Week
VillageSoup Belfast
Dagney Ernest
04-04-11
Waterfall Arts is celebrating the 2011 Week of the Young Child, Sunday through Saturday, April 10 through 16, with an exhibit of art work by 4-year-old Eliot Bee Andrews.
Massachusetts
In Milford Schools: Early Years are Learning Years
Milford Daily News
Lisa Burns
04-12-11
This week - April 10 to 16 - is the Week of the Young Child.
Week of the Young Child Celebration at Town Hall
BrooklinePatch
Joanne Hults
04-08-11
During the month of April, the walls of Brookline Town Hall will be center stage for a display of art works from local early childhood programs.
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child
Hilltown Families
Barbara Black
04-05-11
Northampton joins hundreds of local organizations around the country that will celebrate The Week of the Young Child, which honors the more than 35 million children from birth through age eight in America, and the families, teachers and other adults who help children make the most of the opportunities of their early years.
Minnesota
Early Years are the Learning Years
Worthington Daily Globe
Tara Thompson
04-09-11
The 2011 Week of the Young Child (WOYC) is April 10-16 and the theme is Early Years Are Learning Years.
Missouri
Once Upon a Time in Moberly
Moberly Monitor Index
Debbie Fitzpatrick
04-11-11
'Week of the Young Child' April 9 through 15 was being celebrated in Moberly Monday afternoon with a parade of children and their child care providers from St. Pius X School to the new clock tower in downtown Moberly.
Events Set for Week of the Young Child
NewsTribune.com
Staff writer
04-05-11
The annual Week of the Young Child, sponsored by the United Way of Central Missouri, will start with a stroll through downtown Jefferson City on Saturday.
Proclamation declares April to be Month of the Young Child in Marshall
The Marshall Democrat-News
Sarah Reed
04-04-11
Mayor Pro Tem Ronald Duvall proclaimed April as the Month of the Young Child in Marshall, Friday, April 1.
Montana
Spotlight on Early Childhood
Helena Independent Record
Alana Listoe
04-08-11
A group in Helena believes that when families and communities help young children prepare for their school years, they are ready for learning.
Nebraska
Artwork Celebrates Week of the Young Child
The Columbus Telegram
By Eric Freeman
04-09-11
Artwork of nearly 300 children from 11 participating programs will be hung for the public’s enjoyment in observation of “Week of the Young Child” (WOYC).
New Jersey
Route 70 Goddard Celebrates 'Week of the Young Child'
Asbury Park Press
RayD
04-04-11
The Route 70 Goddard School for Early Childhood Development, www.goddardschool.com/Schools/Toms-River-II-NJ/Schools.gspx, is about to roll out a week-long celebration that honors young children and all those who make a difference in the lives of young children.
North Carolina
Parade to Honor Young Children
GoDanRiver.com
Danielle Battaglia
04-10-11
Child care centers across the area will come together to celebrate young children by hosting a parade this Thursday in Reidsville.
Week of the Young Child Celebrations kick off for Charlotte Preschoolers
Examiner.com
Lynn Wise
04-08-11
Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. is the kick off for Week of the Young Child (WOYC) at ImaginOn, The Joe and Joan Martin Center, located at 300 East Seventh Street in Charlotte, NC.
North Dakota
Twin Towns Celebrate Week of the Young Child
Daily News
Carrie McDermott
04-11-11
The Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, runs today through Saturday.
Ohio
Lakewood School Officials Focus on Early Childhood Education - Lakewood, OH Patch
Newsvine
John Dieke
04-05-11
As part of a national effort to recognize the scholastic achievements of Pre-k staff, teachers, and students, Superintendent Joe Madak announced on Monday that starting April 11 the Lakewood City Schools would celebrate the Week of the Young Child.
Lakeland to Host Free 'Early Years, Learning Years' Event
News-Herald.com
Jean Bonchak
04-03-11
As part of National Week of the Young Child, Lakeland Community College's Teaching Learning Center is hosting a free event, "The Early Years are Learning Years," from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on the college campus, 7700 Clocktower Drive in Kirtland.
Oklahoma
Familes Learn, Laugh, Let Loose at Week of the Young Child Fun Fair
BixbyBulletin.com
Staff writer
03-24-11
Families will enjoy a variety of hands-on, educational, and fun activities for children at the 25th annual Week of the Young Child Fun Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9 at Tulsa Community College West Campus (7505 W. 41st Street).
Oregon
Week of the Young Child
KBND
Anonymous
04-13-11
Building brains is the name of the event that kicked off a weeklong event which celebrates young children and those who teach them.
Young Child Kick-Off
KOHD News
Sonia Talati
04-11-11
Playful, no inhibitions, learning, but what holds childhood all together.
Week of the Young Child Kicks Off Monday
myCentralOregon.com
Bill Baker
04-11-11
Lolly Nelson, Deschutes County Children and Family Commission board member, said there are several events planned this week for both kids and care providers.
Early Learning Vital for Child Development
Herald and News
Jill O'Donnell
04-06-11
Today we know more than ever before about the importance of children's earliest years in shaping their learning and development.
Pennsylvania
Week of the Young Child Passport Activity
Pennsylvania's Promise for Children
Staff writer
03-30-11
A fun (and FREE) learning activity for families in Bradford and Sullivan Counties!
Rhode Island
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child
FOX Providence
The Children's Workshop
03-28-11
A celebration is about to roll out that honors young children.
South Carolina
Early Years are Learning Years, Greenwood to Celebrate National Week of the Young Child
Greenwood Today
Staff writer
04-12-11
The Joint Partnership of Greenwood and Abbeville County First Steps asks Greenwood to come together for children during the Week of the Young Child.
Lake City/Olanta Head Start celebrates Week of the Young Child
scnow.com
Staff writer
04-12-11
Head Start is celebrating the Week of the Young Child, which will culminate in a parade on Friday. Monday: Pinwheel planting at the center.
Texas
Week of the Young Child Proclamation
Laredo Sun
Special to the Laredo Sun
04-13-11
Recently, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas welcomed several daycares to City Hall, to help celebrate and proclaim the Week of the Young Child, which highlights the importance developing early learning opportunities for Laredo's youngest citizens.
Corsicana celebrates National Week of the Young Child
Corsicana Daily Sun
Staff reports
04-07-11
Local daycare and early learning centers are celebrating the Week of the Young Child this week as part of a national event to honor those who make a difference in children’s’ lives.
Early Childhood Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary
TheRanger.org
Alma Linda Manzanares
04-06-11
The early childhood studies department and center will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with "We stand for Kids Advocacy Day" and the Week of the Young Child with events Friday through April 14.
Grace School Celebrates the Week of the Young Child
Grace News
Staff Writer
04-05-11
WHAT: Week of the Young Child (April 11 - 15) WHO: Everyone in the Greater Houston Area is encouraged to recognize the needs of young children and thank the caregivers and other adults involved in building better futures for all children.
Vermont
Area Celebrates Young Children
Brattleboro Reformer
Josh Stilts
04-05-11
As spring time blooms, members of various area children organizations are celebrating kids, families, teachers and other adults who are working to help improve the lives and opportunities for young children.
Month of the Young Child Celebrated in April
The Commons
Staff writer
03-29-11
Building Bright Futures and the Early Childhood Educators’ Network of Southeastern Vermont, along with Windham Child Care Association, will celebrate Month of the Young Child in April.
Virginia
Parade to Honor Young Children
GoDanRiver.com
Danielle Battaglia
04-10-11
Child care centers across the area will come together to celebrate young children by hosting a parade this Thursday in Reidsville.
DCC Joins National 'Week of Young Child' Celebration
Chatham Star Tribune
Staff writer
04-04-11
Using the theme, "Bring Communities Together for Children," Danville Community College has planned several events to celebrate "Week of the Young Child," April 9 - 17, 2011.
Washington
Child Development Activities
Longview Daily News
Staff writer
04-09-11
Several activities focuses on child and adolescent development are planned in the coming week.
Wisconsin
Oconto Area Non-Profit Child Care Activities
sheboyganpress.com
Anonymous
04-13-11
Childhood is a time of enormous opportunities when children grow, learn, dream and build the foundation for their future.
Nancy Bradley: High-quality Child Care will Reduce U.S. Deficit
Madison.com
Nancy Bradley
04-10-11
Dear Editor: The Week of the Young Child, April 10-16, celebrates and recognizes the approximately 13 million infants, toddlers and preschoolers in the United States who regularly spend time in non-parental care.
Madison Children’s Museum: Two April Weeklong events at Madison Children's Museum
Wisbusiness.com
Staff writer
04-01-11
April is bringing more than just rainy weather our way! Madison Children’s Museum is offering a variety of programming during two weeklong events, Week of the Young Child (April 10–16) and Healthy Habits Week (April 17–22).
