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Puppets are more than just fun!
Published on December 1, 2014
Puppets are fun for children to play with but did you also know they can support a child’s development? -
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. -
Reading can be included in every day opportunities
Published on March 26, 2014
Literacy activities are more than just reading! Try these simple tips to infuse literacy into your every day life. -
March is Reading Month: Early literacy skill-building begins at birth
Published on March 8, 2019
Help your child be ready for kindergarten by beginning daily literacy activities in infancy. -
Baby sign language: A helpful communication tool
Published on December 14, 2012
Babies can learn and use sign language as a life skill, enabling them to benefit from its communication advantages. -
How can you talk to your child about their day?
Published on August 15, 2016
Talking to your child about their day helps parents know what is happening in their child’s daily events. -
Reading is more than just fundamental - it’s a necessity!
Published on February 26, 2015
Help your child become a success in school and a success in life; read, read, read! -
Newborn’s health and development ( 6 to 12 months)
Published on August 6, 2014
Tips for parents and caregivers of children between 6 and 12 months old. -
Building a foundation for school success in young children – Part 7: Communication
Published on December 2, 2015
Learn how communication can help your child be successful when they are ready for school. -
Reading aloud to kids has many benefits
Published on May 18, 2012
Reading is the foundation of academics and academic success. -
Music in early childhood has a direct link to reading readiness
Published on May 5, 2013
Explore the link between music activities for preschoolers and emerging skills in reading and writing. -
Keep your kids learning this summer
Published on June 11, 2014
Fun and engaging ideas to support your children’s academic skills and keep the “summer slide” at bay! -
March is Reading Month: Five fun ideas to expand on your children’s favorite books!
Published on March 17, 2014
Bring your child’s favorite books and story characters to life and encourage their love of reading with these fun ideas! -
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! -
You can still play outside when it’s raining
Published on April 3, 2017
Rain may make you wet, but it shouldn’t prevent you from playing outside with children. There are lots of great activities you can do in the rain with the proper clothing. -
Tips to keep reading skills from slipping over vacation
Published on June 18, 2018
It takes very little effort to keep kids reading during the summer months. -
Positive discipline – perception and perspective
Published on September 24, 2013
Help children begin to think about how things look from someone else’s point of view. -
March is Reading Month: 10 tips to keep reading fun
Published on March 9, 2015
Keep reading fun and engaging with your children with these literacy tips for families. -
Shared book-reading: Start young and read often
Published on September 12, 2012
Reading aloud to young children is one of the most effective early literacy strategies available to preschool educators and families. -
Tell me a story
Published on July 20, 2015
Storytelling boosts children’s school readiness skills.
