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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Have you seen Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie Books? You will enjoy reading them and kids will too! http://www.mowillems.com/
Save the Date! 2022 NLA Annual Conference - Kearney, NE, Younes Center, October 5-7 https://bit.ly/3xD4FOq
“Whole Grain for Health – Organic, Stoneground, Multigrain, Oh My!”
What do all of those words on food packages mean? How do I tell if a food is a whole grain? Does the food meet the whole grain requirements for the new meal plan? Join us to answer these mysterious questions and more! Learn about the many benefits of whole grains along with ideas for preparing and serving whole grain foods children will love. Receive 2 hours of Continuing Education Hours For $15.00
Register at https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/on-demand
There is still time to register for the Igniting Empathy conference. Visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12b8keuDLoh5IlrBwsveenw33R2eJVffeaN4tSF18B3s/edit
Hope to see you there!
There's always room for improvement! Another project in the works at the Special Services Unit in North Platte
Do you need a project for the children you working with this summer at home, church camp, YMCA, Girl Scouts, 4-H, or childcare? Discover & Design provides you with a one-page guide with objectives, material list, songs, booklist, and directions. Click for your free Discover & Design guide. https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/discover-and-design
Networks Operations installing our new ByteSpeed server for another remodel project and operational building service at SSC NP!
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Wordless books are a fun way for children to practice their story telling skills. Caitlin Adams, an ESU 16 speech-language pathologist, likes Good Dog Carl books by Alexandra Day. Check them out and see what kind of stories a child can tell you!
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Children's book author Chris Van Allsburg is Anne Walton's favorite. Anne, an ESU 16 speech-language pathologist, says her favorite titles include The Perfect Fig, The Stranger, The Widow's Broom, & Jumangi. Find a book by Van Allsburg, and make time to read to a child today!
To keep our Team performing at their peak, beginning in June, we will be switching to our summer hours. In June we will be closed on Fridays. In July North Platte Special Services Center will close at 2 p.m. CT, Ogallala Central Office will close at 2 p.m. MT. In August we will resume normal business hours of 7:30 to 4. Thank you for your understanding.
12 @ESU_16 district teams are spending their day soaking in learning around data analysis, assessment literacy, continuous improvement, strengthening the tier 1 core, mental health supports, MTSS, and more! Great day of choosing from 20 different breakout options! #WhatInspirESU
Educational Service Unit 16 offices will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. We take this day to honor and remember our heroes. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 31st.
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As we near the end of Better Speech and Hearing Month, look at this visual to help you better understand the 9 main areas in a speech-language pathologist's scope of practice.
ESU_16 Teachers & Admin....CHECK OUT THESE OFFERINGS that you can attend with us starting next week! https://sites.google.com/esusixteen.org/summer-esu16/home
Register ASAP to save YOUR spot! #summerlearning #WhatInspirESU
That "speech teacher" at school can do more than help students learn to say their 'r' sounds correctly. Get a taste for other ways a speech-language pathologist can help in this 1 minute video. https://youtu.be/zE4-E3-x6XE
