#TastyTuesday isn’t just about eating your favorite snacks together. It’s also about cooking together and connecting math with literacy skills and science while introducing ways to incorporate healthy habits into children’s lifestyles. Watch our webinar from Dr. Staiano and Kelli DeLarue from Pennington Biomedical Research Center below!

Download our toolkit for graphics, captions, and talking points to advocate for our youngest Louisianans! 

Have questions about the webinar? Visit our Instagram page where we are hosting a LIVE Q&A or email info@laaeyc.org.

Not able to attend? No problem! The press conference will be live-streamed on the Governor's Facebook page. Log in at 1:30 to join! 

We are so excited to be able to provide our Social Media Toolkit as we prepare for the Week of the Young Child in Louisiana! Click here to access the kit - it is full of graphics, talking points, and so much more. 

Thank you Mayor-President Broome for hosting the in-person signing of the Week of the Young Child proclamation for Baton Rouge! We appreciate your dedication to early childhood education.

Pictured from left to right: Gracyn Austin and Dr. Cynthia DiCarlo, LAAEYC Staff, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Executive Director, and Courtney Rogers, Agenda for Children Director of Policy and Advocacy. 

Thank you Governor Edwards for proclaiming Week of the Young Child in Louisiana in support of ALL Louisiana children, educators, and families! 

Thank you Children's Coalition of Northeast Louisiana for working alongside Mayor Friday Ellis of Monroe for bringing the Week of the Young Child to Northeast Louisiana! We appreciate your collaboration and dedication!

Kick-off Saturday: Kick-Off Saturday marks the start of the week-long celebration of early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities!

Music Monday: This day is all about the joy of music and its importance in early learning. Participate in music and movement activities, sing songs, and make music with your little ones.

Tasty Tuesday: On Tasty Tuesday, we celebrate healthy eating habits and good nutrition for young children. Make healthy snacks together, explore new foods, and learn about the benefits of a balanced diet.

Work Together Wednesday: Collaboration is key in early childhood education! On this day, we encourage teamwork and cooperation through activities that promote communication, problem-solving, and social skills.

Artsy Thursday: Get creative and explore the world of art with your little ones. This day is all about encouraging self-expression and creativity through various art projects, including drawing, painting, and sculpting.

Family Friday: This day is all about celebrating families and the important role they play in a child's life. Participate in activities that promote family bonding and celebrate the unique traditions and cultures that make up our diverse communities.

Need some help planning? Visit NAEYC's WOYC Activity Resource page.