Week of the Young Child® 2026 marked 55 years of celebrating young children, their families, and their educators alongside 100 years of NAEYC’s unwavering commitment to high-quality early learning.
The official proclamations for the 2021 Week of the Young Child are powerful tools can bring attention to the need for continued public support and investments in early childhood education.
Every year, NAEYC’s WOYC and NIEER’s State of Preschool Yearbook bring attention to early childhood education, celebrating what we do, and sharing research on how far we have to go. This year, both organizations included a focus on ECE professionals.
There is so much children learn as they enjoy music, explore food and cooking, build together, create art, and celebrate their families! Start planning your celebration today with these event ideas and activities.
