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Kevin Zoromski
Early Childhood Educator
zoromski@msu.edu
810-244-8541
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Danielle Melching
Program Instructor
melchin4@msu.edu
231-624-8090
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Nicole Wethington
Program Instructor
wethingn@msu.edu
989-344-3264 ext. 1
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Courtney Aldrich
Courtney Aldrich - Program Instructor in Child and Family Development
aldric82@msu.edu
517-552-6909
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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! -
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. -
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. -
Exploring nature during winter
Published on February 11, 2016
Ideas for outdoor winter play and discovery. -
Fall fun for children
Published on September 26, 2014
Ten activities for you and your child to enjoy this autumn. -
How can you teach your young child about different holidays?
Published on November 14, 2017
Learning about other holidays helps children expand their cultural world. -
Ten tips to keep your child learning this summer
Published on May 24, 2012
Did you know the average child loses one month of the knowledge gained in the school year during the summer? Here are ten great tips to help your child be ready to succeed in the fall! -
Getting a grip on your pencil
Published on August 15, 2016
Developing a good pencil grip for future educational settings starts at a young age. -
The importance of teaching democracy
Published on July 29, 2016
Educating young children about the election process is an important part in raising future voters. -
Winter wonderland of fun
Published on January 3, 2018
Winter is a great time to explore and have fun outside! -
Too cold to go out? Here are five indoor activities to enjoy with your children!
Published on January 28, 2019
With temperatures plummeting below zero, record lows are keeping children home from school and driving families indoors. Looking for something fun to do? Here are five indoor activities to help keep your children entertained during the next polar vortex! -
Introducing youth to engineering: Launching
Published on January 28, 2015
Introduce youth to engineering with a fun launching activity. -
Purpose of playing with play dough
Published on January 6, 2017
Beyond just being fun, play dough supports early childhood skill development in several ways. -
April is the Month of the Young Child
Published on April 3, 2017
Take time to celebrate young children this month with a different theme each week.
