Happy Birthday Chad!!
Well Maintained Childcare
How do I know my child is safe, healthy, and learning? Check out these pointers at https://child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-child-care
Meals & Snacks
Children must be healthy and safe in order to learn and grow. Nutrition is essential in early childhood development. Get helpful tips here. https://child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-childcare/health-and-safety
Asking a trivia question can be the best ways to start a conversation. Ask your family and friends this question as you sit around the Thanksgiving table.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
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
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
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!
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