Early childhood is a critical time to develop a love of reading. MSU Extension programming is designed to help parents and caregivers make the most of their reading time with their children. It supports and enhances book reading in seven areas of school readiness: math and science, reading readiness, music and movement, motor skills, thinking skills, art, and pretend play.
For more information, contact an early childhood educator near you.
Check out MSU Extension's video based resources on the MSU Extension Early Childhood YouTube channel. Topics of videos include: friendship skills, communication, developing independence, cooperation, misbehavior, early literacy, sibling relationships and much more. New video topics are added freqently!
News
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How to support reading skills during summer
Published on May 31, 2017
You can help avoid summer reading loss by providing stacks of fun reading in new and interesting ways this summer.
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MSU Extension awarded grant to support Flint families with early childhood programs
Published on June 23, 2016
Flint parents will have new resources for limiting the effects of lead exposure on their children thanks to a new MSU Extension program that will help them provide positive early childhood experiences.
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Why is communicating with your baby important?
Published on June 21, 2016
Talking, singing and reading to your baby are important to their development.