Get ready for a week of fun with Week of the Young Child®! Between April 5th and 11th, 2025, we’re celebrating and honoring children and all those who make a difference in their lives.
Week of the Young Child, organized by NAEYC®, is an opportunity for early childhood programs across the country, including childcare and Headstart programs, preschools, and elementary schools, to hold activities that raise awareness of young children’s needs.
Supporting Educators, Families, and Communities
School Specialty is proud to be a supporter of NAEYC, the largest organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of early education programs for children from birth through age 8. Founded in 1926, NAEYC has over 60,000 members and a network of 52 state and regional affiliates.
With a full selection of early childhood education products, including furniture, manipulatives, and games, School Specialty and our Childcraft® brand have helped educators create complete and effective learning environments for over 75 years. Our end-to-end assortment of high-quality, safe, and developmentally appropriate products supports early learning standards and educational outcomes for children from infants through grade 2.
Week of the Young Child offers a fun-filled way to celebrate early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities. School Specialty has all the tools and resources to help you bring the celebration to life!
Week of the Young Child®
Music Monday – April 7th
Sing, dance, and encourage children to be active while developing early literacy skills and having fun with friends and family!
Tasty Tuesday – April 8th
Cooking with family is a great way to connect math with literacy skills and science while incorporating healthy lifestyle habits.
Work Together Wednesday – April 9th
Building and creating together gives children the opportunity to experience teamwork along with developing social and early literacy skills.
Artsy Thursday – April 10th
Open-ended art projects in which children make choices and use their imaginations help develop creativity, social skills, and fine motor skills.
Family Friday – April 11th
Engage parents and families in supporting our youngest learners and enabling them to grow and succeed in all stages of life.
School Specialty & Childcraft Deliver Comprehensive Educational Solutions
Students and their families depend on high-quality education and care to provide a great start and lasting benefits to communities. Week of the Young Child is a special time to recognize the importance of early learning and early literacy and to celebrate the teachers and policies that advance early childhood education.
School Specialty through its early childhood education brand, Childcraft®, is committed to delivering comprehensive educational solutions that ensure all students reach their full potential from the start.