• Heads In, Hearts In: Calming Jar

    Published on January 8, 2021
    In this activity, you will make a calming jar with the child. As you make the calming jar, let the child choose the colors and add the ingredients.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Full Body Stretching

    Published on January 8, 2021
    In this activity, you will stretch your whole body while engaging in intentional, slow breathing paired with movements.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Mindful Dice

    Published on January 8, 2021
    In this activity, you will roll a die and practice a mindfulness activity that goes with each number on the die. You will learn six mindfulness activities you can use when you feel overwhelmed or stressed.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Babble Journal

    Published on January 8, 2021
    Journaling is a great way to reflect on thoughts and feelings. When journaling, it’s okay to babble and not have all of your thoughts or feelings organized into sentences.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Wiggle Jiggle

    Published on January 8, 2021
    In this activity, you will use physical activity to practice mindfulness. You will need to listen carefully for instructions.

  • 2020 Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase

    Published on December 11, 2020
    In 2020, Michigan State University Extension partnered with the Michigan State Fair to create the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase.

  • 2020 4-H Virtual Learning Showcase & Auctions

    Published on December 11, 2020
    When the COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of many Michigan fairs, MSU Extension and Michigan 4-H teamed up with local community partners to provide an online platform that supported the 4-H experience and continued longtime traditions.

  • MSU Extension Listening Sessions: Themes from Spanish Language Sessions

    Published on November 2, 2020
    To learn about the needs of Michigan youth during the COVID-19 pandemic challenges, MSU Extension hosted a series of 23 listening sessions. To learn the educational needs of Latinx parents specifically, two of the 23 sessions were conducted in Spanish.

  • Sesiones de Escucha de Extensión de MSU (por sus siglas en inglés): Temas de Sesiones de Español

    Published on November 2, 2020
    Las comunidades de Michigan han experimentado muchos cambios desde marzo de 2020. Por aprender acerca de las necesidades de los jóvenes durante estos tiempos difíciles, la Extensión de la Universidad de Michigan State organizó una serie de 23 sesiones.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Full Family Engagement Activity Book

    Published on September 30, 2020
    The Heads In, Hearts In family enrichment program encourages families to use their minds as a tool to expand their knowledge around a variety of topic areas. This packet contains all 16 family engagement activities.