Missouri State University Early Childhood Education

Missouri State University Early Childhood Education A community for MSU Early Childhood Education faculty, students, graduates, and those interested in learning more about Early Childhood Education at MSU

Online community for faculty, students, graduates, and friends of the Missouri State Early Childhood Education program. Come here to meet and talk with other current and future Early Childhood Education professionals and to learn about relevant topics in the news and media!

Today we celebrate one of our largest groups of early childhood education student teachers as they prepare to step into ...
05/09/2026

Today we celebrate one of our largest groups of early childhood education student teachers as they prepare to step into classrooms, communities, and the work of shaping young lives. 💛🍎

They leave with more than lesson plans and portfolios. They leave with relationships, stories, and the understanding that teaching is both heart work and intellectual work.

We are so proud of the future they are building for young children and families. And yes… we’re missing a few graduates in this photo, but they are absolutely part of this celebration, too. 🎓

Please help us celebrate the newest graduates of the Missouri State Early Childhood Education program!
🐻❤️

As the semester wraps up, we’re wishing you all a fun, relaxing, and well-deserved summer!🌺Stay safe, enjoy every moment...
05/07/2026

As the semester wraps up, we’re wishing you all a fun, relaxing, and well-deserved summer!🌺
Stay safe, enjoy every moment, and we can’t wait to see you back on campus! Go Bears!🐻

Ice painting = learning + fun! 🧊Ice painting is a great activity for young children because it combines sensory play, cr...
05/06/2026

Ice painting = learning + fun! 🧊
Ice painting is a great activity for young children because it combines sensory play, creativity, and learning all in one!

Learning through play never looked so cool❄️

You’ve worked hard all semester, now’s your time to show it! Take it one step at a time and trust what you’ve learned! D...
05/04/2026

You’ve worked hard all semester, now’s your time to show it!
Take it one step at a time and trust what you’ve learned! Don’t forget to take care of yourself along the way. You’ve got this!✨🐻

Sunshine, laughter, and a whole lot of play 💛
Springfield Community Wide Day of Play was all about coming together, movi...
05/01/2026

Sunshine, laughter, and a whole lot of play 💛

Springfield Community Wide Day of Play was all about coming together, moving freely, and celebrating the joy of community. Every moment reminded us how powerful it is to just play.
Here’s to more days that bring us outside, bring us closer, and bring out our inner kid 🌈✨

Join us as we challenge perspectives and spark meaningful conversations 💬✨The Unlearning Ageism Project Showcase highlig...
04/29/2026

Join us as we challenge perspectives and spark meaningful conversations 💬✨

The Unlearning Ageism Project Showcase highlights powerful, interdisciplinary work centered on breaking down age-based stereotypes and building stronger connections across generations.

📅 April 30, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Plaster Student Union 400

Sorting activities may seem simple, but they develop many skills for children 👀✨As children group colors, shapes, and ob...
04/27/2026

Sorting activities may seem simple, but they develop many skills for children 👀✨
As children group colors, shapes, and objects, they’re developing critical thinking, early math, language, and attention to detail, all through play!

Hands-on learning like this builds confidence and independence 💛

04/24/2026

Throwing it back to the 90s📼✨

Take a look at some of our ECE faculty back in the day!🐻

Spotted in a student teacher’s classroom.💛Teaching is intellectual work and it lives in moments like this.A student choo...
04/22/2026

Spotted in a student teacher’s classroom.💛

Teaching is intellectual work and it lives in moments like this.

A student chooses an MSU lanyard, but what she’s really holding onto is a relationship built on care, attention, and trust.

These are the moments that shape how children see themselves and who they might become.

Go Bears. 🐻

Sink or float? 💧🔍 Little scientists at work! Today’s Classroom to Kitchen experiment is all about making predictions, te...
04/20/2026

Sink or float? 💧🔍 Little scientists at work!

Today’s Classroom to Kitchen experiment is all about making predictions, testing ideas, and discovering what happens when different objects meet water.
Hands-on play like this builds curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning, one splash at a time! 🌊✨

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