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Be prepared: Create a family emergency plan
Published on June 26, 2020
Disasters can occur any time or place. Be ready with a family emergency plan—preparation is vital to safety and well-being. -
MSU Extension children and youth listening sessions background and summary
Published on June 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension held 21 listening sessions about the needs of children and families during social distancing. Here is the data. -
What do youth need? MSU Extension hosts listening sessions and identifies desire for online interactions, hands on activities and more
Published on May 27, 2020
In total, more than 500 stakeholders from across the Great Lakes state took part in 21 virtual listening sessions hosted by MSU Extension to help bring to light challenges faced by Michigan’s youth in regards to COVID-19. -
MSU Extension to host listening sessions for children and youth programming
Published on April 17, 2020
To best understand today's challenges and how to effectively support them, MSU Extension is hosting listening sessions. Information collected will be used to adapt existing programming, or develop new educational programming, to address community needs. -
Top 5 tips in keeping youth safe in virtual environments
Published on April 2, 2020
As youth spend more time engaging with others in virtual environments, parents and volunteers need to consider youth safety. -
Experiential learning in online 4-H SPIN clubs
Published on March 30, 2020
How to ensure online experiences make connections to educational opportunities. -
Social distancing and getting outside
Published on March 30, 2020
There are lots of great ways to get outside and still practice social distancing. -
Ideas for an online 4-H SPIN club
Published on March 30, 2020
Here are some ideas to gather families for 4-H programming completely online. -
Offering an online 4-H SPIN club
Published on March 30, 2020
Have you considered offering a 4-H SPIN club online? -
STEAM ideas without technology
Published on March 23, 2020
There are several ways to incorporate science, technology, engineering, art or math (STEAM) into your family’s day without turning to technology.