MSU ExtensionEarly Childhood Development

Resources

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  Heads In, Hearts In: Clothespin Letters

  Published on October 18, 2018

  In this activity,the child will learn to recognize letters and spell words as they practice and develop their fine motor skills by matching clothespin letters to letters in a word.

• Children & Youth Programming: Supporting Child and Family Development

  Published on April 24, 2017

  With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.

• Children & Youth Programming: Preparing Children & Youth for the Future

  Published on April 24, 2017

  MSU Extension's goal is that every Michigan child is prepared for a healthy and productive life. Children and youth programming is in five areas: capacity building for youth programs, workforce development, enhancing science literacy, and leadership.

• Teaching Science When You Don’t Know Diddly-Squat Series

  Published on March 2, 2017

  You do not need all the answers to teach science. You simply need an inquisitive mind and to be willing to carry out an investigation. Learn how to teach inquiry-based science to youth with any of these lesson guides!

• Michigan 4-H Cloverbud Snapshot Sheet Series

  Published on February 6, 2017

  The Michigan 4-H Cloverbud Snapshot Sheet series provides information on ten different science-related project areas you can can explore with your youngest 4-H'er.

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  Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science Activities for Young Minds

  Published on November 22, 2016

  Learn ideas for facilitating science with young children so they gain important life skills and experience the excitement of science exploration.

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  Preparing the Future Generation for Success

  Published on May 26, 2016

  A summary of MSU Extension's children and youth programming in 2015.

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  Preparing Young Children for Success

  Published on May 25, 2016

  A summary of MSU Extension's early childhood education programming in 2015.

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  Fight Lead Effects with Learning and Play - Mandarin

  Published on May 19, 2016

  A Mandarin resource regarding how positive early childhood experiences can help limit the effects of lead on kids.

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  Combata los Efectos del Plomo a Traves del Aprendiendo y Jugando

  Published on April 26, 2016

  Las experiencias positivas en los primeros años de la vida de los niños(as) pueden ayudarles a limitar los efectos del plomo, mejorar su comportamiento y ayudarles a preparar para la escuela.