Protecting Childhood Campaign | April 1-30
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. At Brightside Up, we participate in this national campaign by highlighting ways to help protect childhood.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and support can help to protect children and strengthen families.
We invite you to follow along on Facebook all month as we highlight a different agency each week that protects children and their development because all children have the right to safe, secure, and supportive environments.
Highlighted resources for the #protectingchildhood campaign:
More resources and inspiration for protecting childhood
Articles
Let Them Play - Adults use words and language to work through issues, children use play. This article explores the way children process and learn through play and how adults can respond to support that learning.
Everyday Sensory Play – Providing materials and opportunities to explore is a wonderful way to enhance and support sensory play
Bright Ideas
The Invisible String - Try this activity to reassure children that we are all connected.
Oobleck - Fun and messy learning at its finest
Podcast Episodes
Jabs - Learn about the importance of vaccinations.
The Hug - Explore consent, healthy sexual development in children, and gender identity within early childhood development.
Spotlights
Adding Props to the Block Play Area - When children partake in block play they are able to expand on their imagination. Adding various props, like figurines, fabric, and construction paper helps with the development of language, math, and physics.
Create a Sticky Wall for Infants - Take a peek into this Parson’s infant room where Ms. Sara and Ms. Caitlyn have curated an intentional space for the infants in their care.
Would you like to be featured in a Spotlight? email Kate at ksmith@brightsideup.org