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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!
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.
Got milk!

Published on July 31, 2014
Breakfast on the Farm at Crandall Dairy.
Healthy habits of mind

Published on April 27, 2016
What is the relationship between the concept of healthy habits of mind and the early childhood education profession?
Ready-made resources to support military volunteer groups

Published on March 31, 2017
MSU Extension has resources to support your family readiness, key spouse or work-life group activities.
Engage in science exploration and fun at Michigan fairs

Published on August 15, 2012
Fairs provide lots of fun science topics for families to explore together.
Family traditions: Start one today

Published on December 17, 2014
One of the best parts of being a part of a family are traditions! What’s one of your favorite family traditions? If you can’t think of one, this article is the perfect place to get some tips for great family traditions!
Helping children make decisions- Part 1

Published on August 4, 2014
This series of articles is going to explore how, as adults, we best support and acknowledge children as they make decisions. Part 1 in the series explores the definition of decision making and much more.
Globally aware child and the importance

Published on December 11, 2013
What is a globally aware child and why is it important? Learn to bring easy, different cultures into your home, minus the travel.
Ghost, goblins and managing money?

Published on October 26, 2015
Ways to save money this Halloween and teach your family about money management.
Kitchen chemistry: Science fun for young children

Published on May 15, 2013
Kitchen experimentation is an easy and inexpensive way to get children engaged in science. Here are three fun activities to try at home!
Introducing robotics at a younger age: Creating future engineers

Published on February 13, 2015
Introduce youth to robotics before high school creating future engineers with fun hands on activities.
Fall fun for children

Published on September 26, 2014
Ten activities for you and your child to enjoy this autumn.
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.
Keeping learning alive this summer

Published on June 6, 2016
Six ideas to limit summer learning loss.
The consequences of children spending less time outdoors

Published on July 2, 2015
Children are spending less time outdoors with important consequences for their health and the health of the planet.
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.
Teaching children about the Olympics

Published on July 25, 2016
The 2016 Summer Olympics begin Aug. 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Teach your children about the history of the Olympics, Brazil and summer sports.
Gardening helps youth apply science and math concepts in fun ways

Published on June 5, 2012
Gardening presents a wealth of opportunities for youth to apply the science and math knowledge they have gained during the school year.
The case for summertime play: Unstructured versus structured summer play

Published on July 14, 2015
Is it good for children to have unstructured time in the summer? New research says yes.