A child’s future starts with you!
If you care for children ages 3 through 5 every day, you know firsthand that they grow and develop at different rates. And we understand that parents trust you to look out for key developmental milestones and concerns about their child’s development.
That’s where Build Up Michigan can help! We have put together a digital toolkit with videos, guides and referral resources all on one, easy-to-navigate page to help you as you support families.
Together, we can support early childhood development and help children enter kindergarten with the skills they need to thrive!
What is Build Up?
We help connect families to additional educational support to ensure children are ready for kindergarten. While similar to Early On, Build Up supports children ages 3-5, so they can receive continued support after aging out of the Early On program.
Confidently support the families you see every day!
Connect families to the resources they need, or refresh your own knowledge of developmental milestones, approaching conversations with families and more. And you can start here! Just access the free materials and resources below.
Tools and Resources
Developmental Wheel — English
Developmental wheels in English for families to take with them. Can be ordered as supplies are needed. Printed and supplied by Build Up.
Developmental Wheel — Spanish
Developmental wheels in Spanish for families to take with them. Can be ordered as supplies are needed. Printed and supplied by Build Up.
Developmental Wheel — Arabic
Developmental wheels in Arabic for families to take with them. Can be ordered as supplies are needed. Printed and supplied by Build Up.
Brochure — English
Brochures that describe what Build Up is and how it can help families in English. Can be ordered as supplies are needed. Printed and supplied by Build Up.
Brochure — Spanish
Brochures that describe what Build Up is and how it can help families in Spanish. Can be ordered as supplies are needed. Printed and supplied by Build Up.
Brochure — Arabic
Brochures that describe what Build Up is and how it can help families in Arabic. Can be ordered as supplies are needed. Printed and supplied by Build Up.
Build Up Coordinator Contact List
Webpage with up-to-date listing of Build Up Coordinators and contact information for families to receive localized support and resources.
How to Refer Children to
Early On and Build Up
Video for guidance on how to speak with families when referring children to Early On. Link can be shared as needed.
CDC's Developmental Milestones
Webpage with CDC developmental milestones for children ages 2 months to 5 years. Can be used as a reference for yourself or families. Includes “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” resources to track milestones and act early if there are concerns.
CDC Developmental Monitoring Resources
Webpage with CDC resources for monitoring and screening developmental milestones.
Celebrating Milestones and
Sharing Concerns Training
Four training modules with tools and best practices for monitoring and talking about the development of children. CDC course authorized by International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to offer 0.1 continuing education units (CEU).
Inclusive Child Care Training
Four training modules on caring for children with delays or disabilities. MiRegistry and State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) approved for 2.00 training credit hours.
Questions on using these resources?
Or, need additional materials not posted? Let us know! Email us at eotweb@edzone.net.
For more support for families of children ages birth-3, find resources from Early On at 1800earlyon.org.