Check out our live High School Quiz Bowl bracket now! The competition is well underway. https://brackethq.com/b/h3yfb/embed/
Discover & Design: Children will have fun learning about primary and secondary colors and color mixing as they discover how easy it is to create their very own four-leaf clover.
#Fitandhealthykids https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/discover-and-design

"Play is the Way" family event will be held on Saturday, April 15 from 11 am-1 pm CST at the North Platte Public library.

Early Childhood professionals recognize family members’ role as young children’s first and most important teachers. Share pictures and stories about your family.
https://child.unl.edu/family-relationships #fitandhealthykids

On Artsy Thursday, celebrate the joy & learning children experience when engaged in creative art-making. Use any materials—from crayons to paint, clay to crafts! Create & share photos of your children’s creations! https://learningchildblog.com/2020/08/01/culturing-creativity/

Building materials are everywhere! Children can use tree branches for forts on the playground, block cities in the classroom, or even couch pillows at home for a hideaway. Build with your children and share pictures of their creations! https://learningchildblog.com/2020/11/01/3-teaching-strategies-for-supporting-childrens-tinkering-making-and-engineering-in-makerspaces/ #fitandhealthykids

1 Special Education Director + 1 Teaching & Learning Director + 1 Dedicated Special Education Teacher + 2 Proactive, Supportive Administrators = 1 great day of 5 educators collaborating as a team to make a difference for kids! We ❤️ @WallaceSchools! #teamapproach #WhatInspirESU

You can encourage healthy nutrition & fitness habits at home and in the classroom. Create healthy snacks then share recipes & photos of your creations! Cooking together builds skills in math, science, & literacy! https://food.unl.edu/article/family-fun-run/get-kids-kitchen

Happy Birthday April!

"Play is the Way" family event will be held on Saturday, April 15 from 11 am-1 pm CST at the North Platte Public library.

Music encourages activity and movement! Make up and record your unique version of a song or write your own and share it! https://learningchildblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/01/creative-preschoolers/ #fitandhealthykids

Get set and register for the 2023 High Plains/Panhandle EC Conference featuring Cari Ebert! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17uAkIBLbXnelGRFNJLiMn9G94b5bN2lCgcINRgUzyLQ


Dr. Lori Desautels is coming to ESU 16! Join us for this 3-day Brain Institute to learn how to address challenging behaviors while cultivating "nests" of connection and co-regulation for all students. Register at: https://bit.ly/ESU16register

Happy Birthday Danica!

Look at these two AMAZING Math teachers! Liz Hock and Christy Sheets shared their Tips and Tricks for CPM at a national conference in San Francisco. Kudos to their leadership with these math materials! So thankful when teachers can shine!!
#HQIMinAction #WhatInspirESU

The High Plains ELC Partnership meeting was held last week to determine training needs and workshops for the 2023-24 grant year. A BIG thank you to those who attended!



These dedicated Preschool Paraprofessionals learned about how to support EL students with Loree Cain during the March Preschool Paraprofessional Workshop! #parapros



Check this out! 8 Schools + 17 teams = 150 students having a blast participating in the ESU 16 Science Olympiad Competition!





Learning in the Heartland is a program designed to bring books to life with virtual field trips! Children create garden markers and visit a greenhouse as they learn how to grow plants!
https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/learning-in-the-heartland #fitandhealthykids

The Staff and Students at OWLS are wearing their crazy socks for Rock Your Socks , It's World Down Syndrome Day!!


