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Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science for Young Children

Date: Jan 29, 2019
Understand how science experiences promote child development, build self-confidence, stimulate curiosity, and develop language skills.
Physical activity and book fun: Bubbles

Published on July 21, 2014
Read a book about bubbles and create some active fun for kids of all ages.
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!
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?
Science in the kitchen: Oobleck

Published on July 28, 2014
Read a Dr. Seuss book about oobleck and then head to the kitchen or outside for some science fun.
Tell me a story

Published on July 20, 2015
Storytelling boosts children’s school readiness skills.
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.
Why is communicating with your baby important?

Published on June 21, 2016
Talking, singing and reading to your baby are important to their development.
Help build your young child’s vocabulary

Published on August 26, 2016
Specific skills and strategies to teach young children to use sophisticated vocabulary.
Once upon a social story: Advantages, writing and presenting social stories

Published on June 1, 2015
Personalized stories can help children learn new patterns of behavior and prepare them for new experiences.
Read that book again—it’s good for the child

Published on December 21, 2016
Even though we have the words memorized and the child knows what will happen in the end, research says reading the same books over again is important.
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.
Combine books and food for fun: Blueberries

Published on July 26, 2013
Peek a child’s interest through a book and then apply it to food.
Positive communication is a key life skill

Published on April 1, 2015
Focus on talking and listening to equip children for success in life.
Making friends with the alphabet

Published on August 29, 2014
Using word and language games, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, books and finger plays every day can help your child make friends with the alphabet.
Reading a child’s cues

Published on April 28, 2013
Newborn to 24 months.
Parents learning about child development

Published on August 6, 2014
It’s good to know that parents can help their child’s chances for success by learning more about how their young children learn and grow.
Involve the kids in meal planning and preparation

Published on June 22, 2018
Involving kids in the kitchen does not have to be stressful. Follow these tips for successful cooking with kids!
The importance of communicating

Published on April 22, 2016
Good communication skills are essential for life. Learn why they are so important and how you can help children learn and practice these skills.