Resources

Helping Create A Solid Foundation For Children

Published on January 19, 2023
MSU Extension’s early childhood development programs support families with young children by helping parents and caregivers increase early childhood science, math and pre-literacy skills, and enhance children’s social and emotional development.
Harvesting Quality: Supporting Standards with Farm to Early Care and Education

Published on August 29, 2022
Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) are program standards developed by states to systematically approach assessment, improvement, and communication in early care and education.
Parenting the Preschooler: Intellectual Development Overview

Published on July 11, 2022
The Intellectual Development series is part of MSU Extension's “Parenting the Preschooler” curriculum. The sheets will help parents learn how to develop their preschooler's thinking skills, increase world awareness, and strengthen language and memory.
The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor Booksheet

Published on May 16, 2022
Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister, as they head to Doctor Grizzly’s office for their important check-ups where they will have their temperatures taken, their eyes examined, and their ears checked.
Growing the Next Generation: Grandfriends and Gardens

Published on June 30, 2021
Seniors in Ionia County, Michigan garden with preschoolers to grow the next generation of learners and gardeners.
Extension Extras Literacy Enrichment Kit Welcome Letter

Published on May 20, 2021
The Extension Extras Literacy Enrichment Kit is focused on supporting the development of children's early literacy skills to help set them up for future success throughout school and life.
Extension Extras Enrichments: Clothespin Letters

Published on May 20, 2021
This activity will help children learn and recognize letters, which will eventually become a combination that creates a word. Letter recognition is an important developmental milestone.
Parenting The Preschooler: How do you manage your child's tantrums?

Published on April 23, 2021
A fact sheet for parents about managing their child's tantrums.
Parenting The Preschooler: What do you do to stop your child's whining?

Published on April 23, 2021
A fact sheet for parents on managing your child's whining.
Parenting The Preschooler: What do you do when your preschooler lies?

Published on April 23, 2021
A fact sheet for parents on how to handle their child's lying.