• Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

    Published on August 29, 2014

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Spinner Math

    Published on May 25, 2021
    You will use common items to practice math equations. You will practice adding, subtracting or multiplying a variety of numbers. You also can practice identifying numbers, solving math problems and naming place values.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Marble Maze

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will build a maze that a marble can go through from beginning to end while navigating a variety of obstacles.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

    Published on January 8, 2021
    In this activity, you will practice progressive muscle relaxation, a mindfulness technique in which you intentionally tense up muscles in your body so that when you relax them, you notice and remember what it feels like to have your muscles be relaxed.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Measurement Equivalents

    Published on May 25, 2021
    In this activity you will practice exploring equivalence by measuring dry and liquid materials with different measuring tools.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Egg Drop: Will It Stop?

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will build a device from household items that will protect an egg from breaking when it is dropped.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Marshmallow Launcher

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will build amarshmallow launcher. The goal of this activity is to build a launcher that hurls a marshmallow as far away from you as possible.

  • Van Buren County Annual Report 2022

    Published on November 30, 2023
    Based on MSU Extension annual reporting and evaluation feedback, 2022 proved to be another good year leveraging resources provided by Van Buren County to help us do our work in the community.

  • How to Properly Dispose of Unwanted or Expired Medication

    Published on October 19, 2015
    All discarded items should be sealed, double-bagged and placed in the trash. Avoid putting medications into any material or food that might be attractive to pets or wildlife.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Measuring Liquids - Exploring Volume

    Published on May 25, 2021
    In this activity you will practice using liquid measuring cups to find the volume of the water inside each bottle.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Cloud Breathing

    Published on January 8, 2021
    In this activity, you will use your breath to explore fast and slow breathing, as well as breathing through your nose and mouth. This activity will teach you to “see” the breaths you take.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Pie Die

    Published on May 25, 2021
    This activity will help you practice counting and grouping items and then displaying or graphing your results.

  • Pout, Pout Fish Family Book Sheet

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

  • 2018 Homeownership Education Program Impacts

    Published on January 10, 2023
    Homebuyers make decisions that require them to determine their own financial situations and what financial products are available on the market.

  • Homeownership Fact Sheets

    Published on November 18, 2013
    Helpful information on buying and maintaining your home