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Parents and caregivers of young children ages birth to age five are invited to bring their young children to a celebration of Week of the Young Child on April 12.
The San Manuel Library, 108 W. Fifth Ave., will host the free event from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be fun activities, raffle prizes, and refreshments. Children will receive a Play Passport to earn stickers as they make their way through event tables and build, create, and play. Play stations will actively engage children and help parents understand the role of play in healthy early childhood development.
Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world’s largest early childhood education association. The celebration is designed to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. Today we know more than ever before about the importance of children’s earliest years in shaping their learning and development. About 90 percent of a child’s brain develops before age 5.
The Pinal County Early Childhood Coalition, comprised of local agencies who work with young children and their families, is sponsoring the San Manuel event and will provide parents and caregivers information about development and health programs available in the area that help children prepare for kindergarten and beyond. The event is also being supported by First Things First, a voter-created, statewide organization that funds early education and health programs to help kids be successful once they enter kindergarten.
In addition to the San Manuel event, PCECC has WOYC events planned in Maricopa, Florence and Apache Junction.
About First Things First
First Things First is a voter-created, statewide organization that funds early education and health programs to help kids be successful once they enter kindergarten. Decisions about how those funds are spent are made by local councils staffed by community volunteers.
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