Extension

Carrie Shrier

Educator

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Office: (517) 552-6904
Cell: (810) 919-2671

Roles:

• Social-Emotional Health and Wellbeing across the Life Span

  Healthy Youth, Family, Early Childhood Development

• Early Childhood Education

  Family, Caregiving, Early Childhood Development

Articles:

• Developmentally appropriate practice: Knowing what is culturally appropriate

  April 24, 2017 | It is important teachers understand each child’s culture.

• Developmentally appropriate practice: Knowing what is individually appropriate

  April 24, 2017 | It is important teachers care for children as individuals.

• Developmentally appropriate practice: Knowing about child development and learning

  April 24, 2017 | It is important teachers understand children’s development.

• April is the Month of the Young Child

  April 3, 2017 | Take time to celebrate young children this month with a different theme each week.

• Purpose of playing with play dough

  January 6, 2017 | Beyond just being fun, play dough supports early childhood skill development in several ways.

• When the weather outside is frightful… kids still need to play!

  December 22, 2016 | Seven ideas for indoor large-motor play opportunities on cold winter days.

• The value of open-ended play

  December 2, 2016 | Shopping for children? Consider open-ended toys this holiday season.

• Ten tips to teach thankfulness

  November 15, 2016 | Ideas to help build an “attitude of gratitude” with your family.

• Ouch! Biting hurts! Why is my toddler biting?

  November 14, 2016 | Eight reasons why toddlers bite and how to stop the behavior.

• Back to school success

  July 27, 2016 | It’s time to start preparing for a smooth transition back to school this fall.