#ArtsyThursday is all about how children develop creativity, social skills, and fine muscles with open-ended art projects that let them make choices, use their imaginations, and create with their hands. Join Kelli DeLarue with Play to Learn on our Instagram and Facebook as she will be hosting a LIVE Q&A as well as posting all kinds of goodies!

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

We would love to highlight different activities happening around Louisiana during #LAWOYC23! Tag us in your posts or send them to info@laaeyc.org.

Hop over to our Instagram and Facebook at 12pm to connect with Kelli! She will have a LIVE Q&M, inspiration, and links for you on our stories. Busy day? Don't worry! Anything Kelli posts will be saved in our "Artsy Thursday" Instagram highlight. 

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Tools of the Mind gives teachers the tools to ensure every child becomes a successful learner, developing the underlying cognitive, social, and emotional skills needed to reach his or her highest potential.

We are so excited to be able to provide our Social Media Toolkit 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.