Week of the Young Child
This annual literacy event celebrates emerging readers with One Book One Town. Over the years we have chosen books that have themes that embrace inclusiveness, compassion, diversity and community building. Children throughout the town read the same book and create artwork that reflects the message or the book to them and their families. Downtown Branford businesses support our initiative and each year and look forward to displaying 100's of pieces of work throughout the downtown area. Over 7000 books have been given to Branford children since 2010.
Click below for an update of our 2019 Week of the Young Child program .
Click below for an update of our 2019 Week of the Young Child program .
2019 Activities
ONE BOOK ONE TOWN DOWNTOWN ART WALK
APRIL 5th through APRIL 13th
Participating merchants on and around the Branford green will feature preschool age children's art in their storefront windows for all to enjoy. Our theme for this year is based on the book titled, "What Does it Mean to Be Kind?"
Scan this QR code to learn more about the Art Walk!
TALKING EARLY CHILDHOOD
APRIL 27th
9am - 1pm
A community event for parents and caregivers of children 5 years and younger.
With Keynote address from
Susan Graham, MSW, MA
Let’s Start the Conversation: Discovering Communication & Connection
It’s no secret! If you can communicate and connect with each other and our children - one-on-one or in a group – our ability to guide and influence their behavior skyrockets. Parents who can communicate and connect with their children have better relationships and experience less conflict. During this interactive session the participants will learn their primary communication style and how to best communicate with other styles. Participants will also be introduced to techniques to assist them to have more meaningful conversations and interactions.
with SPECIAL GUEST Luz Rivera from the CT. OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
talking developmental milestones and the Ages & Stages tool
ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS ON:
reading aloud techniques, sensory development, challenging behavior
* local community resources
* free books and giveaways
* TOYS THROUGH THE DECADES in honor of Branford's 375th Birthday
with a unique opportunity to
"ASK A PROFESSIONAL,"
an informal lunchtime discussion with pediatricians, K & PreK teachers, advocates, former administrators etc.
Lunch and breakfast provided courtesy of our community partners in honor of Week of the Young Child
Free and open to the public. Limited spaces are available. Pre-registration is necessary.
Childcare available but registration is required
Email branford.becc@gmail.com or call 203-415-5237 by April 20th.
With Keynote address from
Susan Graham, MSW, MA
Let’s Start the Conversation: Discovering Communication & Connection
It’s no secret! If you can communicate and connect with each other and our children - one-on-one or in a group – our ability to guide and influence their behavior skyrockets. Parents who can communicate and connect with their children have better relationships and experience less conflict. During this interactive session the participants will learn their primary communication style and how to best communicate with other styles. Participants will also be introduced to techniques to assist them to have more meaningful conversations and interactions.
with SPECIAL GUEST Luz Rivera from the CT. OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
talking developmental milestones and the Ages & Stages tool
ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS ON:
reading aloud techniques, sensory development, challenging behavior
* local community resources
* free books and giveaways
* TOYS THROUGH THE DECADES in honor of Branford's 375th Birthday
with a unique opportunity to
"ASK A PROFESSIONAL,"
an informal lunchtime discussion with pediatricians, K & PreK teachers, advocates, former administrators etc.
Lunch and breakfast provided courtesy of our community partners in honor of Week of the Young Child
Free and open to the public. Limited spaces are available. Pre-registration is necessary.
Childcare available but registration is required
Email branford.becc@gmail.com or call 203-415-5237 by April 20th.
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"Week of the Young Child is our time to recognize the importance of early learning and early literacy, and to celebrate the teachers and policies that bring early childhood education to young children."
Robin Comey, Executive Director,
BECC