MSU Extension Early Childhood Professionals

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  Understanding the process of early childhood developmental evaluations: Part 1

  Published on November 20, 2023
  Become familiar with early childhood developmental evaluation, ways to request an evaluation for your child, how the process works, and how to prepare for the first meeting.

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  MSU Extension seeking childcare providers to participate in innovative CSA, nutrition program

  Published on November 3, 2022
  By connecting caregivers to community farmers, Growing Healthy Eaters will increase access to local produce, educate providers about nutrition and teach children about gardening and agriculture.

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  Nominate a childcare provider or farmer for the Michigan Grow More Award

  Published on August 8, 2022
  The Michigan Grow More Award is intended to acknowledge early care and education providers and farmers and food producers doing extraordinary work in farm to ECE. Nominate a farm to ECE champion by Friday, September 9.

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  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.

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  Teaching children to be prepared in emergencies

  Published on February 23, 2022
  Activity books, videos, and other resources can help parents, caregivers and teachers prepare young children for emergencies.

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  A second Farm to Early Care and Education Implementation Grant will further expand farm to ECE efforts in Michigan

  Published on December 8, 2021
  An additional $90,900 grant will grow connections between early care and education providers and food producers in Michigan.

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  Meet the 2021 Michigan Grow More Award Recipients

  Published on October 27, 2021
  We are excited to announce 7 early care and education sites as recipients of the first-ever Michigan Grow More Award.

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  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.

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  Preschool Activity Pages: Scavenger Hunt

  Published on March 23, 2021
  This activity page will help parents and caregivers play with their preschoolers by going on a scavenger hunt.

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  Preschool Activity Pages: Shape Hunt

  Published on March 23, 2021
  This activity page will help parents and caregivers play with their preschoolers by going on a shape hunt.

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  Preschool Activity Pages: Play Dough Letters

  Published on March 23, 2021
  This activity page will help parents and caregivers play with their preschoolers using play dough to make letters.

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  Preschool Activity Pages Salt Dough Beads

  Published on March 23, 2021
  This activity page will help parents and caregivers play with their preschoolers by making and playing with salt dough beads.

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  Preschool Activity Pages: Scarf Juggling

  Published on March 23, 2021
  This activity page will help parents and caregivers play with their preschoolers by juggling scarves.

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  Preschool Activity Pages: Spell My Name

  Published on March 23, 2021
  This activity page will help parents and caregivers play with their preschoolers by exploring letters.

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  Preschool Activity Pages: Matching, Counting, Sorting

  Published on March 23, 2021
  This activity page will help parents and caregivers play with their preschoolers by practicing matching, counting, and sorting.

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  Preschool Activity Pages: Make Music Shakers and Guitars

  Published on March 23, 2021
  This activity page will help parents and caregivers play with their preschoolers by making your own musical instruments.

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  Preschool Activity Pages: Hide the ________

  Published on March 23, 2021
  This activity page will help parents and caregivers play with their preschoolers by playing a hide and seek game.

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  Preschool Activity Pages: DIY Balance Beam

  Published on March 23, 2021
  This activity page will help parents and caregivers play with their preschoolers by making their own balance beam.

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  Infant and Toddler Activity Pages: Gelatin Finger Painting

  Published on March 23, 2021
  This activity page will help parents and caregivers play with their infants and toddlers using gelatin as finger paint.