For Immediate Release
Contact: Catherina Hurlburt at NAfME
catherinah@nafme.org or (703) 860-4000
Children Across the Country to Celebrate NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child™
From Music Monday to Family Friday, there is something for everyone
Starting today, tens of thousands of children will participate in the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Week of the Young Child™ (April 12-18, 2015) events across the country. NAEYC, the world’s largest early childhood education association, sponsors this annual celebration to raise awareness about the importance of quality early education. And the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts organizations, is proud to join in the celebration, as we believe in the power of music in the education of young children from the beginning.
NAfME is helping to support the Week of the Young Child by spreading the word about the importance of early education, particularly as it pertains to music learning. NAEYC has created a theme for each day of the week allowing children and adults to celebrate, create unique events and share the importance of early learning. Themed days include: Music Monday, Taco Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, and Family Friday.
It is important for young children to learn about and have positive experiences with music. NAfME is pleased the Week of the Young Child will focus on this area. This follows a mutual support that started with a project in 2000 called “Start the Music,” which included resources for teachers to bring music into the preschool classroom in a meaningful way.
NAEYC wants to see children across the country being their most creative, learning, and having fun. And we at NAfME believe in the critical role music has in precisely those areas for the youngest of children. Share pictures and stories about Week of the Young Child activities on NAEYC’s Facebook page or post to Twitter using the hashtag #WOYC15.
To learn more about NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child, visit www.naeyc.org/woyc, NAEYC’s Facebook page or Twitter and use the hashtag #WOYC15.
To learn more about the National Association for Music Education’s music advocacy, visit broader mindedTM and the NAfME website, Facebook page, and on Twitter.
National Association for Music Education, among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association orchestrates success for millions of students nationwide and has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century. With more than 140,000 members, the organization is the voice of music education in the United States.
