Michigan AEYC

May 28th - Michigan AEYC Member Only Event. Membership Power Hour -FREE for members and $6 for non-members. All alre welcome! https://mailchi.mp/miaeyc/may_2026_power_hour

Michigan AEYC's May 2026 Monthly Happenings - Stay Connected! Stay Informed! - https://mailchi.mp/miaeyc/michigan-aeycs-may-2026-monthly-happenings-stay-connected-stay-informed-5191834

Meet the 2026 Candidates for the Michigan AYEC Governing Board! For more information and to review their full candidate statements- please visit our website- https://miaeyc.org/about/governing-board/

We are excited to be supporting the Early Childhood Educators and CTE students at the CDA and MI-YDA Resource Day in East Lansing today! Michigan Afterschool Partnership

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Celebrating early learning and the lasting impact of young children, their teachers, families, and communities as we commemorate 100 years of NAEYC and 55 years of Week of the Young Child.

A simple paper plate can become just about anything imagination allows. 🎨🐞As part of Michigan AEYC’s WOYC26: Celebrating All Month Long, here’s your activity for April 30: ✨ Paint and decorate paper plates to make masks or creatures like ladybugs.

This creative activity supports:
🎨 Imagination and artistic expression
💪 Fine motor skills and coordination
🧠 Storytelling and pretend play

From colorful masks to playful creatures, each creation becomes part of a story waiting to be told. 📥Get the WOYC April Calendar to discover all the ways to try these activities at home, in the classroom, or anywhere young learners can explore and create: 🔗 https://miaeyc.org/membership/week-of-the-young-child/ 📸 Share your creations and tag us; we’d love to see your masterpieces come to life!

“The CDC scholarship is a critical support for both families and the child care workforce,” said Erica Willard, CEO of the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children. “When families can afford care, children benefit from stable, high-quality early learning experiences, and early childhood programs are better able to invest in recruiting and retaining educated and experienced staff. Continued investment in programs like this is essential to building a strong, equitable early childhood system in Michigan”

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Sometimes creativity turns the simplest objects into something magical.

Honoring early learning and the shared commitment of children, teachers, families, and communities while recognizing 100 years of NAEYC and 55 years of Week of the Young Child.🎸✨As part of Michigan AEYC’s WOYC26: Celebrating All Month Long, here’s your activity for April 29: ✨ Use rubber bands to turn a cookie cutter into a tiny guitar!

This hands-on activity supports:
🎵 Exploration of sound and rhythm
🧠 Creativity and problem-solving
💪 Fine motor skills and coordination

Stretch, strum, and listen—children can experiment with different sounds while creating their own mini instruments. 📥 Get the WOYC April Calendar to discover all the ways to try these activities at home, in the classroom, or anywhere young learners can explore and create: 🔗 https://miaeyc.org/membership/week-of-the-young-child/ 📸 Share your mini musicians and tag us—we’d love to hear what you create!

There’s something special about stories that connect us to the world; we can grow and nurture. Recognizing early learning and the strength of children, teachers, families, and communities as we celebrate 100 years of NAEYC and 55 years of Week of the Young Child.🌱📚As part of Michigan AEYC’s WOYC26: Celebrating All Month Long, here’s your activity for April 28: ✨ Read Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert.

This enriching activity supports:
📖 Early literacy and comprehension
🌿 Understanding nature and where food comes from
🧠 Sequencing and observation skills

Follow the journey from planting seeds to making soup, and spark conversations about healthy foods, gardening, and caring for the earth. 📥 Get the WOYC April Calendar to discover all the ways to try these activities at home, in the classroom, or anywhere young learners can explore and create: 🔗 https://miaeyc.org/membership/week-of-the-young-child/ 📸 Share your reading moments and tag us; we’d love to see your growing ideas!

Don't forget! It's a great time to join or renew and save 20% off NAEYC with an affiliate Michigan AEYC membership ends April 30. Two connections for one price. Use code WOYC26 for new and renewing memberships at naeyc.org/join