Week of the Young Child: April 5-11

Week of the Young Child, a fun-filled week celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities.

Family Connections is celebrating the Week of the Young Child with fun activities planned for Monday through Thursday for families to participate in. Stop by between 9:00am and 3:00pm Monday-Thursday and join us for FREE activities promoting early learning opportunities.

April 7: Music Monday

April 8: Tasty Tuesday

April 9: Work Together Wednesday

April 10: Artsy Thursday

April 11: Family Friday

Family Connections

2508 S 8th St., Sheboygan WI

April 23

• 8:30 - 11:30 am

May 14

• 8:30 - 11:30 am
• 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Brain-Building Through Play: Activities for Infants, Toddlers, and Children:

Games and playful activities provide young children with opportunities to practice and build important function skills that will help them throughout their lives. These handouts offer games and activities that evolve from adult-child engagement to fostering independence and peer play.

The Importance of Social-Emotional Development in Children:

In this article, a psychologist explains social-emotional development, why it matters, and how families can support social-emotional development.

Play & Learn: Culture

All human beings are social; we are meant to be connected and to depend on each other from the time we come into the world as tiny babies. Every person lives in overlapping circles of culture, values, and sometimes judgment that determine how we get along with each other and of which we are often not even fully aware. In this Play & Learn we will explore some different cultures and enjoy some fun activities!

Date & Time: April 5; 9:30 - 10:30 am

Location: Mead Public Library

Registration link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA9A82FA0F5CE9-55813825-culture

Spanish Parent Café

Parent Cafés, created by Be Strong Families, are safe spaces where parents and caregivers engage in small group discussions on topics that matter to them. Through peer learning, participants explore their strengths, discover Protective Factors, and leave feeling inspired and energized.

A free dinner for families is served at 5:00 pm. Each family will receive 1 Kwik Trip gas card. Child care is provided.

Date& Time: April 10; 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: Bethany Reformed Church [1315 Washington Ave, Sheboygan]

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHA_GPdMh0dxcXH3fA_Kp6nz1hn4Ebvm_Cd2OFMBRW1iLYnQ/viewform

Five for Families Parenting Classes: Exploring Your Family's Strengths

April 12: Helping Kids Understand Feelings | Parenting as Children Grow

April 26: Connecting with Others | Knowing How to Find Help

A small breakfast will be available from 9:00 - 9:30 am. Children will receive a free book. Child care is provided.

Date & Time: April 12 & 26; 9:00 - 11:30 am

Location: Family Connections [2508 South 8th Street]

Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/family_strengths

Parent Café: Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

Parent Cafés, created by Be Strong Families, are safe spaces where parents and caregivers engage in small group discussions on topics that matter to them. Through peer learning, participants explore their strengths, discover Protective Factors, and leave feeling inspired and energized.

A free dinner for families is served at 5:00 pm. Each family will receive 1 Kwik Trip gas card. Child care is provided.

Date & Time: April 17; 5:15 - 7:15 pm

Location: Early Learning Center [1227 Wilson Ave]

Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/parent_cafes

Sheboygan County

BABY & ME STORYTIME

Organization: Mead Public Library

Featuring simple books, lap bounces, rhymes and songs, this class is designed to help baby build important social, motor and early-literacy skills. Time for socialization and play with developmentally appropriate toys will follow each session. Recommended for ages newborn to 24 months.

Free, drop-in program - no registration required.

Date/Time: Mondays from 9:30 - 10:00 am and 10:30 - 11:00 am

Location: Mead Public Library - Story Garden

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Organization: Mead Public Library

Join us in the Story Garden as we sing, read, write, talk and play our way into kindergarten, strengthening the skills that will help your child be ready for school. Activities are most appropriate for preschool age learners. Exploration Stations - including art and science experiments, block play, and sensory bins are available afterward.

Date/Time: Wednesdays from 9:30 - 10:00 am and 10:30 - 11:00 am

Location: Mead Public Library - Story Garden

TODDLER STORYTIME

Organization: Mead Public Library

Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement activities at this interactive storytime for toddlers and their grown-ups. A simple craft and toddler toys are put out after each session for optional playtime. Recommended for ages 18 months - 3 years, siblings welcome. Free, drop-in program - no registration required.

Date/Time: Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:00 am and 10:30 - 11:00 am

Location: Mead Public Library - Story Garden

OPTIMIST CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT

Organization: Mead Public Library

Hop into spring at the annual Children's Library Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Sheboygan Optimist Club. The hunt will begin at 9:30am and will be followed by crafts and other fun activities. 

Registration is required to participate in the hunt, and each child will be limited to a set number of eggs.

Date/Time: Saturday, April 12; 9:30 - 11:00 am

Location: Mead Public Library - The Loft

FREE EASTER BUCKET EVENT

Organization: Fleet Farm

Get ready for Easter with this FREE in store event! Come in and pick out a colorful bucket to decorate with stickers. It's the perfect way to get ready for Easter this year.

Date/Time: Saturday, April 12; 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Plymouth Fleet Farm 3110 Eastern Ave. Plymouth, WI

LUNCH WITH BUNNY

Organization: Sheboygan Jaycees

The Sheboygan Jaycees present Lunch with Bunny! Admission includes > Food and Beverages > Crafts, games, and raffle drawings > Photos with the Easter Bunny Thank you to our event Sponsors -Bullard Children's Dentistry.

Date/Time: Saturday, April 12; 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Location: Sheboygan South High School

TOWN OF SHEBOYGAN FIRE DEPARTMENT BRAT FRY

Organization: Town of Sheboygan Fire Department

Join us for the annual TSFD Brat Fry! We will have live music, delicious food and desserts, cold beverages and lots of raffles. We hope to see you there!

Date/Time: Sunday, April 27; 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location: TSFD Fire Station, 3911 County Rd Y, Sheboygan WI 53083

Fond du Lac County

GIANT FAIRY TALE FOREST GAME

Organization: Fond du Lac Public Library

Embark on an enchanted journey and dive into our Giant Fairy Tale Forest board game, a magical realm so vast that you become the piece on the board! Play it as a board game, or if you're up for a bigger challenge, solve it as an escape room. Perfect for children, teens, and their families!

Date: April 3, 4, 5

Location: Fond du Lac Public Library

FAMILY STORYTIME

Organization: Fond du Lac Public Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Intended for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome.

Date/Time: Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 am

Location: Fond du Lac Public Library - Lower Level

CRAFTY KIDS

Organization: Fond du Lac Public Library

This month, spring is coming! Let’s make mushroom houses for our fairy friends! Recommended for ages 4+.

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 9; 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Location: Fond du Lac Public Library

PAINT ALONG

Organization: Fond du Lac Public Library

Try your hand at painting as Miss Katie leads you in creating a work of art! 

This event is strictly for youth ages 5-12.

Space is limited. Registration is required.

Date/Time: Friday, April 18; 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Fond du Lac Public Library

MAKER MONDAY - GLOW IN THE DARK SAND BOTTLE

Organization: Fond du Lac Public Library

Love those great colors in a sand bottle? Come and make one that glows in the dark! Recommended for ages 7+.

Date/Time: Monday, April 21; 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Location: Fond du Lac Public Library

Manitowoc County

BABY STORYTIME

Organization: Manitowoc Public Library

Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesdays and Thursdays; 9:30 - 10:15 am

Location: Manitowoc Public Library

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Organization: Manitowoc Public Library

Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 2-5 and siblings are always welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10:30 - 11:15 am

Location: Manitowoc Public Library

FAMILY ACTIVITY NIGHT: PEEPS TOWER CHALLENGE

Organization: Manitowoc Public Library

Using your best engineering skills and a limited budget of MPL bucks, purchase supplies to construct a sky-high structure to support a Peeps bird nest. The tallest freestanding tower will win a “tweet” prize!

This program is open to children ages 5-11. No Registration is required.

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 8; 6:30 - 7:15 pm

Location: Manitowoc Public Library

FOOTBALL FRENZY

Organization: Manitowoc Public Library

Kickoff NFL Draft week with an evening of football-themed, family friendly fun. We're taking the tailgate indoors with games, trivia, photo ops, tailgate treats and door prizes--all ages invited!

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 22; 6:00 - 7:15 pm

Location: Manitowoc Public Library