EDventurous Virtual PLC will kick off tomorrow at 8:30 CT with motivational speaker Jeremy Anderson. Start the new year on a positive note! https://www.jeremyanderson.org. See you then!
Exciting news! The Early Childhood is developing a new web page! You can find us under the ESU 16 Programs tab on our main ESU 16 website. Stay Tuned!
The New Teacher Academy has gone virtual this year! @MrsPavelka had so much fun these past 2 days with 18 new educators in the @ESU_16 area. These were amazing educators to work with. #WhatInspirESU
Nebraska's employers have a real stake in making their workplaces and communities more supportive of working parents. Here's some ways to take action. #MyNebraskaStory#WhatsYourRole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNFb1eVIK7s&feature=youtu.be
How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Face Covering
Be sure to take a look at the hand sanitizer guidance- education.ne.gov/safety
“The Nebraska Resource and Referral System Direct Service Database contains information about community agencies and organizations that provide services to Nebraskans.”
Nebraska Resource and Referral System: https://nrrs.ne.gov
“When there is someone in your family with special needs, you may find yourself looking for answers. Answers4Families.org is Nebraskas support and information connection for families and professionals seeking assistance.”
Answers4Families.org
Did you know there are no-cost eye assessments for your infant or 3 year old. LOOK at these websites for more information and find a provider in your location.
Between 6-12 months go to https://infantsee.org
For your 3 year old go to http://seetolearn.com
“PTI Nebraska (Parent Training and Information) is a statewide resource for families of children with disabilities and special health care needs.” Look for a training, workshop or one of many webinars that is right for you and much more.
https://www.pti-nebraska.org
ESU 16 is preparing Safety Measures to Welcome Staff Back to School-
The Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) offers great resources for families such as Developmental Milestone Checklists or CDC Milestones app parents can easily download to their phones. Find the checklists at https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
Social-Emotional Trainings/Resources From
SecondStep!
https://www.secondstep.org/covid19support
Who has a summer bucket list? How about pairing it with learning the ABC's? Your ESU16 early childhood team has oodles of great ideas to help you check each letter off your list! Please reply to this post with questions, ideas, or your favorite summer bucket list activity!!
CARES Act Opportunities funding opportunities for charitable organizations and providers are now available.
Bubble Fun
Blow bubbles for me to chase and try to catch. Show me how to step on them to make them pop. Blow a bubble and let it stay on the wand. Let me reach out and pop it.
My brain tunes into what is new. When I experience something that I haven't done before, new connections will be made in my brain.
Did you know about ESU 16 Early Childhood and what we do? Check out this infomercial about us! https://youtu.be/N_Z2DXZFavo
Where are our lego builders?! Check out this blog post for ideas on how to use legos to encourage speech and language growth.
https://www.pandaspeechtherapy.com/post/2019/02/02/2-free-easy-ways-to-use-building-bricks-in-speech-therapy
Wait! Don't throw out those boxes. Watch our activity "Boxes" video on our You Tube channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezFLTAhKmxY
Please see attached flyer from the NDE School Safety and Security Office. The is a free training offer from NDE. Please share with your schools. The trainings are virtual and in July!
Registration: https://education.ne.gov/safety
