Early Childhood Development

There is no more important time in a person’s life than those formative years between the ages of birth and 5. MSU Extension recognizes that and is focusing their early childhood development services in three dynamic areas. It shines the spotlight on emerging literacy through its ABC’s of Early Literacy program, helping parents and caregivers give little ones a jump start on reading. MSUE also provides tools to help parents and caregivers get children ready for school. Finally, MSU Extension has programs and events that promote social and emotional health in young children.

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• Encouraging kids to enjoy healthy food

  May 15, 2013 | Laurie Messing | Involve kids in food preparation to get them interested in eating healthy foods.

• 4-H Military Family Book Sheet

  May 15, 2013 | Kendra Moyses | The Kissing Hand.

• Kitchen chemistry: Science fun for young children

  May 15, 2013 | Caroline Shrier | Kitchen experimentation is an easy and inexpensive way to get children engaged in science. Here are three fun activities to try at home!

• Look for the helpers: Talking with young children about tragedy

  May 11, 2013 | Caroline Shrier | When disaster strikes, young children will have questions about what is happening and why. Take time to plan ahead and be prepared before you begin those tough discussions.

• Sing out to reduce stress: Using songs to support transitions for young children

  May 7, 2013 | Kittie Butcher | Take a page from the early childhood teacher’s playbook and start singing to help your child move peacefully from one activity to another and reduce stress.

• Tummy time: A workout for your baby

  May 5, 2013 | Kittie Butcher | Start your infant off on an active life with a strategy to build essential physical skills.

• Music in early childhood has a direct link to reading readiness

  May 5, 2013 | Gail Innis | Explore the link between music activities for preschoolers and emerging skills in reading and writing.

• Parents and children gardening together: A relationship connector – Part 2

  April 30, 2013 | Bonnie Lehman | Gardening with children can be a relationship connector when it’s fun and stress free.

• Reading a child’s cues

  April 28, 2013 | Rachel Meyers | Newborn to 24 months.

• Parents and children gardening together: A relationship connector for at-risk families – Part 1

  April 27, 2013 | Bonnie Lehman | Families with risk factors can connect by gardening together.

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