Holiday Hours; Remember to be Thankful this year.. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Mental Health Self-Care: Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. When it comes to your mental health, self-care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Even small acts of self-care in your daily life can have a big impact. Self-care tips: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health

ESU 16 is celebrating the amazing work being done by districts across the service unit. Read to find out why Brady Elementary has earned this week's District Spotlight! #WhatInsirESU #ESU16spotlight

ESU 16 is hiring!! Teaching & Learning Consultant

ESU 16 is hiring!! School Psychologist

ESU 16 is hiring!! Speech Language Pathologist

ESU 16 is hiring!! Mental Health Professional

ESU 16 is hiring!!! Transition/Inclusion Facilitator

What's that?? The new Audiology Suite and equipment have been installed at the ESU 16 office in North Platte! We are so excited to offer more flexibility when scheduling appointments for hearing evaluations and to have state of the art equipment!

Curriculum content that emerges from the interest of children leads to greater engagement with activities and experiences which increases children’s positive approaches to learning.
https://child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-childcare/curriculum-and-approaches-to-learning

If using words to communicate isn't working for your child, when is the right time to look into other ways for them to communicate? Check out this great blog for information on when to look into other modes of communication.
https://www.rachelmadel.com/blog/5-signs-aac
Programs must be healthy and safe to support children’s healthy development. What does safety and security look like in early childhood. Learn more at https://child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-childcare/health-and-safety

Animal walks are a great way to build balance and strength, while crossing midline which is so good for your brain. Try switching up "duck duck goose" to "duck duck BEAR" "duck duck SEAL". Don't forget to be a duck sometimes!

Mental Health First Aid

What is DAP? Intentionality or being intentional when interacting with children is the core of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP). https://child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-child-care

Why do we need speech-language pathologists? Speaking is complex - one of the most complex and rapid motor behaviors. It requires the coordination of over 100 muscles. This video highlights the tongue but look all the other moving parts! https://youtu.be/fPbJLXaPnZg
First fall SPED Pod meeting is underway!

ESU 16 is Hiring!! Licensed Mental Health Professional

ESU 16 is Hiring!! Teaching and Learning Consultant

Being able to imitate motions, developing control of all the little muscles in our bodies, and developing a rich vocabulary of verbs as well as nouns, are all crucial to early language development. Here are some of our favorite "motor" books.

