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Kevin Zoromski
Early Childhood Educator
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810-244-8541
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Kylie Rymanowicz
Early Childhood Education
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989-907-6501
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Danielle Melching
Program Instructor
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231-624-8090
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Nicole Wethington
Program Instructor
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989-344-3264 ext. 1
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Courtney Aldrich
Courtney Aldrich - Program Instructor in Child and Family Development
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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! -
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 2: Plant adaptations
Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get the kids to weed the garden? Turn it into a science lesson and snack by learning about plant adaption and why edible plants look the way they do and grow where they are. -
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 1: Identifying plants
Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get kids to weed the garden? Some plants are edible and can be eaten, but first you need to know how to identify them. -
Learning in the kitchen
Published on September 13, 2013
Activities in the kitchen can be fun, but also extremely educational. -
Free online disaster preparedness games help youth prepare for emergencies
Published on October 1, 2020
A variety of age-appropriate interactive resources can help children learn what to do before, during and after a disaster. -
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! -
Recess is a right, not a privilege
Published on August 15, 2016
Youth deserve a daily dose of unstructured exercise as it is important for their development. -
Hands-on learning for young children
Published on September 12, 2012
Using hands-on activities in early childhood is a great way to link new concepts to ideas that children already understand. The Hands-On Activities database provides activities that are hands-on and ready-to-do in a variety of early childhood settings. -
The importance of self-directed, engaged learning for young children
Published on August 3, 2016
In your quest for preparing your children for life in the real world, providing them with self-directed, engaged opportunities for learning can teach them valuable skills. -
Teaching children about winter holidays
Published on November 17, 2016
How can you teach children about all the different winter holidays and why is it important? -
The importance of making connections
Published on April 22, 2016
Children can expand their thinking by making connections. -
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. -
Simple ways to help children think on their own
Published on September 27, 2013
As children’s curiosity sparks, keep answers simple to help them develop thinking skills. -
Easter cascarones
Published on March 27, 2015
Celebrate Easter with your family by creating cascarones.
