Did you know Beethoven had a hearing loss and he still wrote some of the most amazing music known today.
Look twice before you click. Cyber criminals will try to get you to act quickly through subject lines and messaging; pause to consider before opening an unexpected email attachment. Most importantly, NEVER click on a link asking you to enter your password or change your password. Always go directly to the site to enter your password or call the company directly if there appears to be a problem.
Ogallala Central Office hours are a little different than North Platte Special Service Center hours this week and next! Happy Holidays!
What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more?
The new Miss America was crowned last night!!!
Did you know in 1995 our Miss America was deaf??
Her name was Heather Whitestone.
Children love it when they hear their name! Childcare providers can begin to build strong relationships with children with this one small step. https://child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-childcare/relationships
We're back!!!
We are so excited to be back in the NPSSC. The building is open M-F from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Staff are moving in and we will resume workshops & meetings sometime in late January. Stop over. We would love to show you around.
Quality childcare providers will adapt to the needs and interests of the children. https://child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-childcare/curriculum-and-approaches-to-learning
Strong passwords are still key to online security. Here are some tips for creating strong passwords. Avoid common words and character combinations. Longer passwords are better. Don't recycle your passwords. Use 2-factor authentication. Use a password manager (like LastPass) to keep track of your passwords. Tips from c|net article:https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/9-rules-for-strong-passwords-how-to-create-and-remember-your-login-credentials/
Perfect the art of sabotage! https://youtu.be/NvSD6XzqgJA
Toddlers play next to each other but not necessarily with each other. Therefore, it is important to have multiples of the same materials. Quality childcare programs will keep the developmentally appropriate practices of toddlers in mind.
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" We tend to view confusion as a bad thing, but confusion is often at the heart of learning" John Spencer
Holy buckets...check this out
https://spencerauthor.com/strategic-confusion/
Deaf and Hard of Hearing people want to be treated the same as everyone else.
Interest Toddler
Transitions can be stressful for children so they should be kept at a minimum throughout the day. What should they look like? https://child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-childcare/curriculum-and-approaches-to-learning
Language
What does Kindergarten readiness look like? Simple key points https://child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-childcare/curriculum-and-approaches-to-learning
Holiday Online Shopping: Safety Tips:
Shop only on legitimate online shops/shopping platforms.
Avoid direct purchases on social platforms.
Search for reviews and comments.
Use trusted payment methods.
Don’t use unusual payment methods.
Never click links or attachments from unknown sources.
Tips from Trend Micro security website.
Gift ideas! Check out these great ideas for quality, language building toys. https://www.cariebertseminars.com/uploads/2/8/9/0/28903483/holiday_toy_guide_2021.pdf
Infants Can Explore
Infants are natural explorers; it is how they learn. What does a quality infant caregiver look like? https://child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-childcare/relationships
ESU 16 is celebrating the amazing work being done by districts across the service unit. Read to find out why Stapleton has earned this week's District Spotlight! #WhatInspirESU #ESU16spotlight
Serve And Return
Children develop through relationships with attentive adults. What should Provider/Child Relationships look like? To learn more check this out! https://child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-childcare/relationships
