Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) is set to host the first edition of the ‘Early Childhood Development Fair’ from November 23 until November 25 at Umm Al Emarat Park.
The Fair, held under the theme ‘Learn by Playing, Develop by Learning,’ seeks to build an interactive, informative, and inspiring environment for enhancing children’s cognitive abilities and social skills, allowing them to reach their full potential.
The event will include a wide range of distinct innovative activities, experiences, and events that aim to support and enhance the physical and mental development of children in early childhood.
We are keen to empower parents and caregivers by providing them with the necessary experience, knowledge, and resources to develop their capabilities and enable them to raise the health level of children, in whom we see the future of our nation. This fair is the result of our cooperation with more than 12 strategic partners and 42 service providers to organize an innovative educational, developmental, and entertaining platform through which many governments, private, and third-sector institutions can showcase their latest services and specialized experiences in the field of early childhood development.
Mr. Thamer Rashid Al Qasimi, Executive Director of the Special Projects and Partnerships Sector at ECA, shared.
“It is an excellent opportunity for families and children to explore early childhood development offers and services outside of school because these extracurricular activities contribute to the enhancement of children’s physical, mental, and psychosocial development in a fun, innovative, and interactive outdoor environment,” Mr. Al Qasimi added.
The event will include more than 40 interactive, cognitive, and entertainment workshops, 21 theatrical performances, and 10 discussion sessions on various topics related to health and nutrition, child protection, early childhood care, education, and family support, as well as events and activities for children of determination.
The Fair will provide parents and caregivers a chance to form strong bonds with their children by participating in inclusive activities, thereby enhancing effective communication and strengthening relationships between family members.