Week of the Young Child—Work Together Wednesday

Collaborating during work or play teaches children about self-awareness, self-management, decision making, and a variety of other important social skills. According to Heather Davis, the museum’s early learning manager, “Being kind, having compassion, and recognizing and regulating emotions are essential to social and emotional competency, resulting in happier, healthier kids.”  There is a growing global movement to teach emotional intelligence in schools and communities. It’s important to foster cooperative emotional skills that enable learning—and learners—to flourish.

At Madison Children’s Museum there are opportunities around every corner for children to work together while playing in our exhibits. They also have the opportunity to practice these skills in a guided context during programs like Building Buddies and Brain Builders.

This week we’re pleased participate in the Week of the Young Child. Organized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration of early learning, young children, their families, and teachers—and that includes the expert staff at Madison Children’s Museum! They make sure that our exhibits and programs meet the highest standards for educational and developmentally appropriate play and learning.

Follow our blog this week to learn about the key themes that are being highlighted during the 2018 Week of the Young Child, and how you can take advantage of our resources and programs for your early learner.