Week of the Young Child

The Week of Young Child

Celebrate Young Children With NAEYC and Michigan AEYC - Be Part of Week of the Young Child® 

WOYC provides an opportunity for teachers, families, and community leaders to recognize the value of high-quality early childhood education while engaging children in meaningful, hands-on experiences.

From art and music to cooking, teamwork, and family celebrations, each day encourages connection, exploration, and learning.  

Whether you’re planning classroom activities, celebrating with your family at home, or supporting early learning in your community, WOYC offers inspiration and resources to help you participate.

Join the celebration! Share how you’re honoring young learners using #NAEYC #MichiganAEYC #WOYC27 and help shine a spotlight on the power of early childhood education.

Join or renew  your NAEYC with Michigan AEYC membership today!
2026 Week of the Young Child
2026 The Week of the Young Child
Celebrate Young Children All April Long Michigan AEYC encourages individuals, families, and early childhood programs to celebrate young children all year long—not just during the Week of the Young Child™, April 11–17, 2026. Download the April activity calendar and resources to find meaningful ways to engage children, families, and your community throughout the entire month. Learn more about #WOYC2026 A joyful week dedicated to celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities—while also honoring two important milestones: NAEYC’s 100th anniversary and the 55th anniversary of the Week of the Young Child®. Each April, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) invites educators, families, and communities to come together to celebrate the Week of the Young Child® (WOYC)—a time to highlight the joy of early learning and the vital role early childhood educators play in shaping young minds. Throughout the week, themed days such as Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, and Artsy Thursday emphasize the importance of play, creativity, and collaboration in children’s development. WOYC provides an opportunity for teachers, families, and community leaders to recognize the value of high-quality early childhood education while engaging children in meaningful, hands-on experiences. From art and music to cooking, teamwork, and family celebrations, each day encourages connection, exploration, and learning. Whether you’re planning classroom activities, celebrating with your family at home, or supporting early learning in your community, WOYC offers inspiration and resources to help you participate. Join the celebration! Share how you’re honoring young learners using #NAEYC #MichiganAEYC #WOYC26 and help shine a spotlight on the power of early childhood education as we celebrate 100 years of progress and look toward the next 100.
The Week of Young Child

Learn more about #WOYC2027 

The Week of the Young Child® (#WOYC2027) is an annual celebration hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) to recognize early learning, young children, early childhood programs, families, and communities.

A joyful week dedicated to celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities while also honoring two important milestones.

April 2027,  the 56th Anniversary of the Week of the Young Child®

Each April, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) invites educators, families, and communities to come together to celebrate the Week of the Young Child® (WOYC) a time to highlight the joy of early learning and the vital role early childhood educators play in shaping young minds.

Celebrate Young Children All April Long 

Michigan AEYC encourages individuals, families, and early childhood programs to celebrate young children all year long, not just during the Week of the Young Child™, April 2027.  

Download the April activity calendar and resources below to find meaningful ways to engage children, families, and your community throughout the entire month.

The Week of Young Child
Official Michigan AEYC & State Resources
Advocacy & Community Engagement
  • Showcase your early childhood program by inviting your lawmakers to your program. Click here for more information.
  • Request your local elected officials join in!  Learn more about contacting your local officials here.
Partner Resources for Families & Educators
The Week of Young Child

NAEYC Resources

Audience: Administrator (director or principal), Faculty, Family, Student (higher education), Teacher, Trainer
Age: Early Primary, Infant/Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool
Topics: Event, WOYC