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Kevin Zoromski

Early Childhood Educator
zoromski@msu.edu
810-244-8541
Kylie Rymanowicz

Early Childhood Education
rymanow1@msu.edu
989-907-6501
Danielle Melching

Program Instructor
melchin4@msu.edu
231-624-8090
Courtney Aldrich

Courtney Aldrich - Program Instructor in Child and Family Development
aldric82@msu.edu
517-552-6909
Reading aloud to kids has many benefits

Published on May 18, 2012
Reading is the foundation of academics and academic success.
Writing skill development in young children

Published on October 11, 2013
As children grow, their writing and drawing skills will improve.
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!
4-H Military Family Book Sheets: 'A Paper Hug'

Published on August 6, 2019
Children’s books provide a way for parents, caregivers and young children to learn about deployment and the many changes that happen by reading about other military families, children or situations that have experienced deployment.
Books and babies

Published on October 12, 2017
Why should you introduce books to your baby?
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!
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.
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.
Language development: The journey through the first two years

Published on June 28, 2012
Parents play a significant role in the development of language in their children. Consider these strategies for a smooth and effective passage through the first two years of development.
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.
Five tips to make reading more fun for children

Published on March 19, 2012
Help your child learn to love reading with these five quick tips during March is Reading Month.
Your child’s language development: Part 1

Published on December 28, 2012
Language development skills from day one.
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 to children aloud supports literacy development

Published on March 19, 2012
March is Reading Month: Celebrate by setting aside important time to read aloud with your children.
The power of play – Part 3: Types of play

Published on November 3, 2015
How do children play and what does “play” look like?
Children and empathy: Reading to learn empathy

Published on April 3, 2017
How reading can help children develop empathy.