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Early Childhood Development

MSU Extension is focusing their early childhood development services in three dynamic areas. We provide tools to help parents and caregivers get children ready for school and offer programs that promote social and emotional health in young children.

The Way I Feel Family Book Sheet

Published on September 23, 2019
This story helps children learn words to describe how they are feeling.
"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" Family Book Sheet

Published on March 1, 2020
Helpful tips, ideas and questions to ask the children before, during and after reading "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie."
"White Rabbits Color Books" Family Book Sheet

Published on March 1, 2020
Helpful tips, ideas, and questions to ask the children before, during, and after reading "White Rabbits Color Books".
Selecting Books for Children

Published on September 23, 2019
This resource describes in detail how to select books for child and why this is so important to understand.
ABCs at Home With me Fact Sheet

Published on September 23, 2019
This resource explains how important reading and literacy skills are and how parents can help their children achieve these.
The Real Mother Goose Classic Color Rhymes

Published on March 1, 2020
Helpful tips, ideas and questions to ask the children before, during and after reading "The Real Mother Goose Classic Color Rhymes".
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.
"Baby Faces" Family Book Sheet

Published on September 23, 2019
This resource helps children learn and see what different emotions and feelings look like.
Llama Llama Mad at Mama Family Book Sheet

Published on September 23, 2019
This is a story about Llama Llama and a very frustrating trip to the store with his Mama. Llama Llama learns how to handle tough emotions
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Family Book Sheet

Published on March 1, 2020
Helpful tips, ideas and questions to ask the children before, during and after reading "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."
"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" Family Book Sheet

Published on March 1, 2020
Helpful tips, ideas and questions to ask the children before, during and after reading "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom".
Heads In, Hearts In: Full Early Childhood Activity Book

Published on October 18, 2018
The Heads In, Hearts In family enrichment program encourages families to use their minds as a tool to expand their knowledge around a variety of topic areas. This packet contains all 15 early childhood activities.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Create a Critter

Published on November 22, 2016
This activity will provide the youth the opportunity to create their own personal critter.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Bean Hunters

Published on November 22, 2016
This activity provides youth an opportunity to inquire about beans.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Build a Farm

Published on November 22, 2016
This activity will provide an opportunity for youth to experiment building a farm.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Dancing Kernels

Published on November 22, 2016
The purpose of “Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science for Young Minds” is to provide ideas for facilitating science with young children so they gain important life skills and experience the excitement of science exploration.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Resources

Published on April 24, 2020
This activity focuses on resources fo youth to inquire about.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Incredible Inflating Balloon

Published on November 22, 2016
This activity can be used for youth to understand and learn about inflating a balloon.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Growing Plastic Beads

Published on November 22, 2016
This activity will provide youth the opportunity to grow plastic beads.
Keeping Kids Safe: Ages 0-5

Published on November 5, 2019
This resource introduces key concepts and age-appropriate activities for youth ages 0-5 that can be used to help protect children from child sexual abuse and help them build skills and knowledge that will reduce their risk of being victimized.