The first years of a child’s life are the period of the most rapid brain development laying the foundation for all future learning.
Join us along with the East Central Chapter of the South Dakota Association for the Education of Young Children, the Family Resource Network and the National Association for the Education of Young Children for fun activities the week of April 10-16, 2021.
By celebrating this week, we call attention to the need for high-quality, early learning services for all children and families within our state and city.
Celebrate #WOYC21 by taking part in these FREE activities!
Please note: Operation modifications, such as limited capacity and face coverings, will be in effect for in-person events.
Kick Off Saturday
Saturday, April 10, 9 am: Mayoral Proclamation
Brookings Mayor Keith Corbett will read a proclamation celebrating the Week of the Young Child. The celebration will take place near the front door of the Children’s Museum of South Dakota.
Music Monday
Monday, April 12, 10-10:30 am: Virtual Story Time
Rock out on the farm with some classic tunes reading Punk Farm by Jarrett J. Krosoczka and take part in some fun activities.
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Tasty Tuesday
Tuesday, April 13, 10-10:30 am: Virtual Story Time
Learn about fun new ways to think about vegetables reading I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child and joining our educator for a fun activity.
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Tuesday, April 13, 2:30-3 pm: Outdoor Prairie Story Time and Activity
Join us on the Outdoor Prairie to discover fun new ways to think about vegetables reading I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child and taking part in an activity.
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Work Together Wednesday
Wednesday, April 14, 10:30-10:50 am: Virtual Children’s Yoga with Prairie Soul Yoga
Join us for singing, deep breaths, dancing, and laughter as Jessica Murano from Prairie Soul Yoga leads children through a fun, active yoga session. Please have enough space for the children to move and be active. Additional event collaborators include SDSU-Family Resource Network. Join us using this Zoom Link.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2:30-3 pm: Outdoor Prairie Story Time and Activity
Join us on the Outdoor Prairie to read Kamala and Mia’s Big Idea by Menna Harris and take part in an accompanying activity.
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Artsy Thursday
Thursday, April 15, 10-10:30 am: Virtual Story Time
Read My Crayons Talk by Patricia Hubbard with us and take part in an activity
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Thursday, April 15, 2:30-3 pm: Outdoor Prairie Story Time and Activity
What would your crayons say if they could talk? Read My Crayons Talk by Patricia Hubbard with us on the Outdoor Prairie and take part in a colorful activity.
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Family Friday
Friday, April 16, 10-10:30 am: Virtual Story Time
Let’s celebrate the many different people that make a family by reading The Family Book by Todd Parr.
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Friday, April 16, 2:30-3 pm: Outdoor Prairie Story Time and Activity
Let’s celebrate the many different people that make a family by reading The Family Book by Todd Parr and taking part in an activity.
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