January 4, 2024 Resources for January Observances Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them. Here is a list of resources for January observances: Month-Long Observances International Creativity Month Art Activities that Encourage Social-Emotional Development, Trying Together Supporting Social-Emotional Development Through Play: A Guide for Families, Trying Together How Bluey Showcases Play, Creativity, and Emotional Learning for Children…and Adults, Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative The Relationship Between Learning through Play and Holistic Skills, Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative “Sound” Activities, Buzzword Pittsburgh National Mentoring Month Impact of Mentoring on Youth: Why Every Kid Needs a Mentor, Boys & Girls Club of America Professional Development: Coaching & Mentoring, Trying Together Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Trying Together National Hobby Month 5 Reasons Why You Should Revisit Your Childhood Hobby As An Adult, Fortune Well 5 Advantages That Hobbies Bring To A Child’s Development, City Magazine Ways to Play During Winter, Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative The Transformative Power of Games, Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Self-Love Month Register for UnConference: Mental Health in Early Childhood Education, Trying Together Self-Care Resources for Parents and Caregivers, Trying Together Navigating Difficult Emotions as Caregivers: A Guide for Families, Trying Together 50 Resources to Support the Mental Health of Teachers and School Staff, Teach.com, Trying Together Week-Long Observances National Storytelling Week Supporting Early Literacy Development, Buzzword Pittsburgh Children’s Books on Race and Equity, Trying Together Story Time At The Hub! Trying Together Day Observances January 2 is Motivation and Inspiration Day “Brave” Activities, Buzzword Pittsburgh Encouraging Positive Racial Identity in Young Children, Trying Together Growing Self-Esteem: Positive Affirmations for Children, Bright Horizons The Cheer, Lindsey Gurk January 3 is International Mind-Body Wellness Day Mindfulness for Children, Trying Together Big Body and Physical Play: Benefits and Activities for all Ages, Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Social-Emotional Learning and Play Intersecting, Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Using Play to Support Children’s Physical Health, Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative The Relationship Between Learning through Play and Holistic Skills, Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative January 15 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day Children’s Books on Race and Equity, Trying Together Anti-Racism Tools, Trying Together Taking Personal and Professional Responsibility for Anti-Racism Work, Trying Together Martin Luther King Jr. Day for Preschoolers, Kids Care Club January 17 is Kid Inventors’ Day The Impact of Importance of STEM Education: Preparing Future Innovators, Bricks 4 Kidz “Plan” Activities, Buzzword Pittsburgh “Geometric” Activities, Buzzword Pittsburgh January 21 is National Hugging Day The Importance Of Hugging Your Child & 7 Amazing Benefits, Parenting For Brain Respecting Your Child’s Boundaries, Trying Together January 24 is International Day of Education Supporting The Work of Early Childhood, Trying Together Early Learning PA, Trying Together A Roadmap to Understanding Child Development, Trying Together Supporting Early Literacy Development, Buzzword Pittsburgh January 24 is National Compliment Day 6 Essential Tips for Raising Complimentary Children, Baby Steps “Thankful” Activities, Buzzword Pittsburgh “Welcome” Activities, Buzzword Pittsburgh January 26 is International Environmental Education Day Community and Family Programs, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy “Metamorphosis” Activities, Buzzword Pittsburgh “Migrate” Activities, Buzzword Pittsburgh “Bloom” Activities, Buzzword Pittsburgh January 28 is National Lego Day 10 Incredible Benefits of Playing with Lego®, Children’s Wellness Centre Let’s Talk Loose Parts Play, Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative “Plan” Activities, Buzzword Pittsburgh January 29 is National Puzzle Day 5 ways Puzzles Benefit Your Child’s Cognitive Development, Infinity Math Creations 10 Puzzle Activities For Toddlers, Preschoolers, And Babies That Promote Learning, Speak.Play.Love Indoor Play and Why It’s Fun for Everyone, Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative The Transformative Power of Games, Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day Art Activities that Encourage Social-Emotional Development, Trying Together “Sound” Activities, Buzzword Pittsburgh Benefits of Art & Art History for Early Childhood Learning, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
