• Heads In, Hearts In: Filter Fun

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will discover which filtering materials help make water clear. The goal of this activity is to build a filter, which will make the water clear.

  • Disaster Recovery Resources for Michigan Families

    Published on August 30, 2023
    MSU Extension provides families a list of resources to use and help manage during difficult times after a disaster.

  • How the Inflation Reduction Act Can Save You Money on Home Energy Costs

    Published on October 18, 2023
    In August 2022, the federal government enacted the largest clean energy investment in United States history, providing new tax credits, rebates, and discounts to help homeowners make energy efficiency improvements and save on their utility bills.

  • Michigan 4-H New Family Welcome Packet (4H1769)

    Published on October 4, 2022
    This packet is useful for families who are unfamiliar with 4-H and have just joined or want to learn more. This publication is restricted to MSU Extension 4-H staff only.

  • 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: Paper Airplane Race

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will make a paper airplane that goes the farthest. You will also explore the role that aerodynamics, thrust and gravity can play in how far it will fly.

  • Olivia Family Book Sheet

    Published on February 29, 2020
    Helpful tips, ideas and questions to ask the children before, during and after reading "Olivia."

  • Social and Emotional Health in Young Children

    Published on July 10, 2014

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Marshmallow High-Rise

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will build a model of a high-rise building out of marshmallows. The goal of this activity is to build the tallest tower you can build that will stay standing on its own.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Head to Toe

    Published on January 8, 2021
    In this activity, you will teach the child a technique for feeling calm by doing a head-to-toe body scan. A body scan is like a check-in with your body to see if you are holding tension in your muscles.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: 3D Shapes

    Published on May 25, 2021
    This activity will help youth practice identifying and naming 3D shapes and then making models of those shapes using play dough.

  • The Power of Choices for Children

    Published on May 6, 2020
    Offering choices gives children some agency while still maintaining boundaries. Choices also allow children to practice and strengthen their decision-making skills, which is important for them as they grow into independent adults.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: The Strongest Column

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this project, you will build a table that can support six books using tape and paper.

  • Parenting the Preschooler: Social Competence and Emotional Well-Being

    Published on March 17, 2021
    The fact sheets are designed to help parents of preschoolers learn about their children’s day-to-day emotions, behavior, and development, and equip them to help their children develop social skills and learn to manage their emotions and behavior.

  • 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.

  • 2020 Financial Capability and Foreclosure Program Impacts

    Published on January 12, 2023
    MSU Extension has expert educators located across the state that help Michigan residents in all aspects of money management.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Pulley Power

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will practice building different pulley systems. The goal of this activity is to build your own pulley to lift a small toy.

  • "Where the Wild Things Are" Family Book Sheet

    Published on February 29, 2020
    Helpful tips, ideas and questions to ask the children before, during and after reading "Where the Wild Things Are."

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Feeling So Good

    Published on January 8, 2021
    What makes us feel happy, satisfied, content or just good can be difficult to put into words. Oftentimes, we talk about our negative feelings and emotions as a way to express worry, concern or anger.

  • Family Book Sheets

    Published on September 18, 2013
    Using books in early childhood is a great way to link new concepts to ideas that children already understand.