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Early Childhood Programs

Drawing of a person holding a houseThe Mississippi State University Extension Service (MSU-ES) provides classes, trainings and support materials for childcare providers. The goal is to provide an educational experience that promotes the integration of knowledge and professional practice from the fields of child/youth development and family studies. We enable caregivers to provide quality childcare and positive guidance and nurturance for children. (Brochure - PDF)

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  • Early Learning Guidelines: 3 & 4 year old children
    • Train the Trainer Overview
    • How children Learn
    • Language, Vocabulary, and Literacy Development
    • Mathematical Concepts Development
    • Scientific Investigation
    • Social/Emotional Development of Young Children
    • Physical Development
    • Assessments and Observational Strategies
    • Developing Thermatic Units & Lesson Plans
    • The Learning Environment
  • Care to Read
    • Understanding Early Langauage and Literacy Development
    • Creating Literacy-Rich Environments
  • Creative Curriculum for Infant/Toddlers
    • Why Quality Matters
    • Defining curriculum for Infants and Toddlers
    • The Central Role of Caregivers/ Teachers
    • Knowing Infants and Toddlers
    • Observing Infants/Toddlers
    • Planning and Individualizing
    • Working with Families
    • Creating Environments for Infants and Toddlers
    • Promoting Safety and Health
    • Guiding Children's Behavior
    • The Routine of Routines
    • Activities Day by Day
  • Book you can Count On: Preschool Math Concepts Using Children Literature
  • Teaching Tool for Young children with Challenging Behaviors
  • Shovel and Sift, Splish and Splash

Childcare Provider Training - Staff development for childcare providers such as:

  • Implementing Thematic Units
    • Awesome Ocean
    • Cooking Up Some Fun
  • Investigation: Early Childhood Science
    • Winter Science
    • Watermelon Fun
  • 7 Super Centers
    • Block Play
    • Dramatic Play
    • Reading & Library
    • Science/Discover
    • Music
    • Creativity
    • Manipulatives
  • Creative Activities with Infants and Toddlers
  • Spaces Are Special Places
  • Managing Challenging Behavior
  • Music Works Wonders
  • PBS Programs
    • Right From Birth
    • Going To School
  • Creative Curriculum Preschool
    • How Children Develop and Learn
    • The Learning Environment
    • The Teacher's Role
    • The Family's Role
    • Toys and Games
    • Sand and Water
    • Cooking
    • Computers
    • Outdoors
  • Creative Art: No More Coloring Sheets!!
  • Putting the Print in Print Rich
  • Creative Math
  • Fun with Literacy
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