CPI Initial Training August 31st!!
Register at esu16.org no later than August 23rd!
The training will be held at ESU 16 building in North Platte!
Pool Noodle Airplane -
Encourage children’s thinking to take flight as you introduce them to aviation. In this activity, children will design their own airplane and explore the mechanics of flight. Create a supportive environment where children can be resilient and explore the possibilities of flight! Click and download your guide https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/discover-and-design
Block BUILDing!
Engaging in block play provides a vast array of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical (STEM) concepts. $15.00 for a 2-hour on-demand class. Register at https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/on-demand
Did you know that music is a natural part of a child's everyday life? Not only does it help them develop language and social skills but forms a part of their playtime. $15.00 for a 2-hour on-demand class. Register at https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/on-demand
Congratulations Jason! ESU 16's Jason Gieschen was appointed to the Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities by Governor Ricketts Tuesday. https://bit.ly/3NJGX8Z
Wish your little one would use more words? Look at these great, easy ideas from for giving your child reasons to use their words to communicate. You can find more resources from Mommy and Me Milestones here: https://www.mommyandmemilestones.com/freeguide
Tinkering helps children to understand you have to fail a few times, sometimes many times, in order to get the right answer.
It is a safe way for children to go through the process of trial and error – which is an experience that children need, to develop the kind of higher-order thinking skills necessary in our rapidly changing world. Register at https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/on-demand
Mindfulness is the practice of being fully in the moment. Children who are taught and practice mindfulness strategies are better able to self-regulate, have improved social skills, sleep better, and demonstrate higher self-esteem. Create a glitter bottle to help self soothe and calm themselves down by breathing deeply. Find the Discover and Design guides at https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/discover-and-design
Join High Plains Early Learning & the Nebraska Forest Service for TREES & ME.
Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1x6q3R47MSJjdE9VaucoYojdD9Ctsp1VzNFHtkrY_2Y4/edit
What’s the best place to host a mid summer training? The pumpkin patch of course! Today mental health teams from Brady, Perkins County and Mullen came together for our 1st Annual Mental Health Institute. What fun it was to reconnect, learn and PLAY!
Mindfulness Moment
Mindfulness is the practice of being fully in the moment. Children who are taught and practice mindfulness strategies are better able to self-regulate, have improved social skills, sleep better, and demonstrate higher self-esteem. Create a glitter bottle to help self soothe and calm themselves down by breathing deeply. Find the Discover and Design guides at https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/discover-and-design
Educational Service Unit #16 2021-2022 Annual Report
Available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10LVEzdrkeOEEBx_OkRf4CkTZt9eo7k-W/view?usp=sharing
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
"Speech is to language as yellow is to a rainbow." Love this visual from Cari Ebert. https://www.facebook.com/cariebertseminars/posts/4965664103502189
"Speech is to language as yellow is to a rainbow." Love this visual from Cari Ebert. https://www.facebook.com/cariebertseminars/posts/4965664103502189
ESU 16 wishes you and your family a Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate our nation’s freedom, we honor and thank the courageous men and women that have dedicated their lives to preserving it. Our offices will be closed Fri. July 1st and Mon. July 4th returning Tues. July 5th
Children are naturally curious about insects. Adults tend to err on the side of caution, discouraging this curiosity suggesting that insects are dangerous and will bite or sting. During this activity, children will discover the amazing benefits of ladybugs as they create their one-of-a-kind ladybug to display proudly. Teach lesson will provide you with Click for your free Discover & Design guide. https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/discover-and-design
Children are naturally curious about insects. Adults tend to err on the side of caution, discouraging this curiosity suggesting that insects are dangerous and will bite or sting. During this activity, children will discover the amazing benefits of ladybugs as they create their one-of-a-kind ladybug to display proudly. Teach lesson will provide you with Click for your free Discover & Design guide. https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/discover-and-design
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NE ASD Network Western & Central Region Training July 25-27, 2022 Registration Deadline: July 11, 2022 Limited to 30 participants! (Teams of 3+ will take priority) Registration: https://forms.gle/kZRw6sMFf1oTyDuv5
