Human Development & Family Studies | Michigan State University

Education

B.S., Child Development with an Early Childhood Concentration from Central Michigan University

Bio

Sarah Belanger earned her Bachelor degree in Child Development with an early childhood concentration from Central Michigan University and is currently working on her Masters in Child Development. Ms. Belanger has a wealth of experience working with children from infancy through the toddler years.  Her knowledge of children from birth through three years of age informs her planning and practice.  Experiences planned support children’s language acquisition and self help skills to facilitate their independence.  Areas of interest include language acquisition, social/emotional development, and the creation of a developmentally appropriate learning environment and curriculum for toddlers.  Ms. Belanger can be reached at belanges@msu.edu.

Focus Area

Language acquisition, Social/emotional development

Areas of Interest

• Creation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Development of an emotionally and physically safe environment for toddlers
• Supporting social interactions of young children