College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Kevin Zoromski

Early Childhood Educator
zoromski@msu.edu
810-244-8541
Danielle Melching

Program Instructor
melchin4@msu.edu
231-624-8090
Courtney Aldrich

Courtney Aldrich - Program Instructor in Child and Family Development
aldric82@msu.edu
517-552-6909
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science Activities for Young Minds

Published on November 22, 2016
Learn ideas for facilitating science with young children so they gain important life skills and experience the excitement of science exploration.
Teaching Science When You Don’t Know Diddly-Squat Series

Published on March 2, 2017
You do not need all the answers to teach science. You simply need an inquisitive mind and to be willing to carry out an investigation. Learn how to teach inquiry-based science to youth with any of these lesson guides!
Raising thankful children

Published on November 27, 2012
Explore suggestions to cultivate and encourage thankfulness in children.
Combine books and food for fun: Eggs

Published on March 25, 2015
Easter celebrations bring the opportunity to get kids into the kitchen, and it all starts with a book.
What’s their learning style? Part 1: Auditory learners

Published on August 15, 2016
Auditory learners hear information in a whole new way. They’re typically good listeners able to pick up on things when they hear them.
That wasn’t the plan!

Published on November 24, 2014
Making the most of changes in plans by turning them into even more successful learning lessons.
Rainy day activities for kids

Published on April 24, 2015
April showers brings May flowers but what do you do with kids on those rainy days?
How to engage children in conversation about creative endeavors

Published on May 18, 2017
Talking to children about what they have created can make a difference.
Styles of learning; one size does not fit all

Published on October 24, 2014
Explore the way that you and others around you learn, to improve your communication and problem solving skills.
Storytelling, fibs, stretching the truth or telling a lie? Teach your children the difference

Published on August 24, 2013
Caregivers can help preschoolers learn the difference between fact and fiction.
Explore effective listening

Published on September 24, 2012
When working within human service providing roles, it is crucial to listen to all sides of the situation.
Combine books and food for fun: Grapes

Published on July 17, 2014
Read The Very Hungry Caterpillar and make a healthy snack.
How your child learns colors

Published on June 11, 2013
Identifying colors may take up to three years, but is a necessary skill all infants should learn.
Partnering with your child’s teachers: Part 4

Published on March 12, 2014
Teachers and parents must make the effort to work together if we expect the partnership to succeed.
Engaging young children in science

Published on December 12, 2016
Explore the excitement of science with young children by using a new MSU Extension resource, “Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science for Young Minds.”
Bubbles: lots of fun and learning too!

Published on July 7, 2014
Bubbles are a great summer activity for kids of all ages to expand their learning and have a blast.
Building a foundation for school success in young children – Part 3: Curiosity

Published on November 11, 2015
Learn how curiosity can help your child be successful when they are ready for school.