Online Extension Extras for Professionals Fourth Fridays: Young at Art: Art Experiences for Young Children

August 28, 2026 1:00PM - 2:30PM

Online; 1:00-2:30pm ET

Contact: Courtney Aldrich, aldric82@msu.edu, 517-993-8649

August 28: Young at Art
Art experiences are more than just fun and creative outlets for young children — they are learning opportunities. Visual art, music, drama and pretend play, dance and creative movement all play an important role in the development of skills that will set children up for future academic success. This workshop will help you learn how early art experiences support healthy development and academic success for young children.

Extension Extras for Professionals is a collection of free online workshops that provide professional development, guidance, and support for early childhood professionals and caregivers. Trainings are eligible for MIRegistry hours.

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate. 

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