Arts for Learning Maryland's Month of the Young Child

Join Arts for Learning and the Maryland Association for the Education of Young Children for

Month of the Young Child!

April 10–May 5

Early Childhood Educators, Caregivers, and Families:

Join us for a fun-filled month of arts-integrated workshops, lessons, and activities for ages 3-6.

Registrants can earn up to 4 Core of Knowledge Hours through the Maryland State Department of Education.

Earn up to 4 Core of Knowledge Hours through the Maryland State Department of Education!

With interactive artist-led workshops designed for our youngest learners, participants will explore through dance, movement, and song! Educators, families, and caregivers will build skills and confidence in using arts strategies that support childhood development while students creatively explore topics like language, science, math, and social-emotional learning.

  • Each Monday during the event, you'll receive a NEW on-demand arts workshop featuring a different Early Childhood Teaching Artist. Every workshop will be available for four weeks after its premiere.
  • Each Friday during the event, join the artist for a BONUS LIVE Zoom workshop!

REGISTRATION PRICING

During checkout, schools and centers will have the option to Pay Now by credit card or Pay by Invoice.

Family or Family Provider Access

$25

Four weeks of on-demand access to all FOUR workshops

Individual lesson extensions for each workshop

LIVE Zoom workshop with the artist each Friday

School/Center Access

$100

Four weeks of on-demand access to all FOUR workshops

Individual lesson extensions for each workshop

LIVE Zoom workshop with the artist each Friday

Option to pay by invoice

MONTH OF THE YOUNG CHILD

Weekly Artist Workshops

MOYC_Week One

Registration includes:

Four weeks of on-demand access

Lesson extensions to practice skills and engage students

BONUS! LIVE Zoom workshop with Alden Phelps on Friday, April 14

Month of the Young Child Singin' Sunshine with Alden Phelps

Singin' Sunshine with Alden Phelps

Sing and learn with Mr. Alden as we plant an imaginary seed and learn about plants, animals, insects, vegetables, and more! Music, colorful visuals, and movement will teach and engage young children. Multiple interactive moments will help children identify and learn about their emotions and build their problem-solving skills. The workshop will offer different tools for educators, parents, and caregivers to help children grow in their social & emotional skills.

Registration includes:

Four weeks of on-demand access

Lesson extensions to practice skills and engage students

BONUS! LIVE Zoom workshop with Alden Phelps on Friday, April 14

MOYC_Week Two

Registration includes:

Four weeks of on-demand access

Lesson extensions to practice skills and engage students

BONUS! LIVE Zoom workshop with Vesper Osborne on Friday, April 21

Month of the Young Child Bye Bye Blues with Vesper Osborne

Bye Bye Blues with Vesper Osborne

Bye Bye Blues is a workshop focusing on social-emotional learning through song and storytelling. Children and adults will explore steady beat, pitch, and melody. We will empower individual self-expression, develop awareness and identify various emotions (happy, sad, mad) using the musical genre of The Blues and the book Everybody Gets The Blues.

Registration includes:

Four weeks of on-demand access

Lesson extensions to practice skills and engage students

BONUS! LIVE Zoom workshop with Vesper Osborne on Friday, April 21

MOYC_Week Three

Registration includes:

Four weeks of on-demand access

Lesson extensions to practice skills and engage students

BONUS! LIVE Zoom workshop with Marsha Searle on Friday, April 28

Month of the Young Child A Céilí An Irish Music and Dance Party with Marsha Searle

A Céilí: An Irish Music and Dance Party with Marsha Searle and Footworks

Join the Irish ensemble, Footworks, as we sing and dance together and learn a traditional Irish Song and Dance. Fun and engaging for the whole family.

Registration includes:

Four weeks of on-demand access

Lesson extensions to practice skills and engage students

BONUS! LIVE Zoom workshop with Marsha Searle on Friday, April 28

MOYC_Week Four

Registration includes:

Four weeks of on-demand access

Lesson extensions to practice skills and engage students

BONUS! LIVE Zoom workshop with Baba Bomani on Friday, May 5

Month of the Young Child ABCs of Rap with Baba Bomani

ABCs of Rap with Baba Bomani

Children, educators, and families learn to keep a rhythm, count bars (or measures) in music, and have fun learning how to write letters. Supplies needed: Students will need a whiteboard and marker to participate in the workshop.

Registration includes:

Four weeks of on-demand access

Lesson extensions to practice skills and engage students

BONUS! LIVE Zoom workshop with Baba Bomani on Friday, May 5