Each year, NAEYC (the national association for the Education of Young Children) recognizes the week of the young child during April. It’s designed to promote the concept that early childhood (birth through age 8) lay the groundwork for success in school and later in life. While taking early childhood education classes, we learned tons about NAEYC and of course, were huge supporters of the concept that early childhood is really important. Probably more important than we tend to acknowledge.
This week, April 14th-20 is the week of the young child this year. Each year has a specific theme. This years is “The early years are learning years.” As the NAEYC site says ” “Today we know more than ever before about the importance of children’s earliest years in shaping their learning and development. Yet, never before have the needs of young children and their families been more pressing. The Week of the Young Child™ is a time to recognize that children’s opportunities are our responsibilities, and to recommit ourselves to ensuring that each and every child experiences the type of early environment—at home, at child care, at school, and in the community—that will promote their early learning.”
The Jim Henson company wanted to celebrate the week of the young child by showing that they too, care about the value of the skills and development that occurs during early childhood. Their shows such as the Pajanimals seek to help teach some of the important skills that children learn early in life such as sharing, making friends, school anxiety and more. To celebrate the week of the young child, The Jim Henson company is offering one of my readers a Pajanimals DVD set.
Win it: A copy of each of the Pajanimals DVDs including (1) Goodnight Pajanimals, Meet The Pajanimals and Pajanimals Playdate.
To enter: Fill out the GT form below before 11:59pm EST on 4/27 when this giveaway ends. This giveaway is open to the US and Canada.
Hi there! I am Emily Evert, the owner of Emily Reviews. I am 28 and live in a small town in Michigan with my boyfriend Ryan and our two pugs. I have a large family and I adore my nieces and nephews. I love reading memoirs, and learning about child development and psychology. I love watching The Game of Thrones, Teen Mom, Sister Wives and Veep. I like listening to Jason Isbell, John Prine, and other alt-country or Americana music. I created Emily Reviews as a creative outlet to share my life and the products that I love with others.
Emily,
I have sent you emails from two different accounts regarding this prize. Have you received any of them? I do not want to miss out!
Thanks,
Lisa