Nebraska Head Start Association

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SENSORY SUPPORTS FOR THE CLASSROOM

How you can support your child's sensory needs in the classroom.

When we think of learning disorders, we tend to think of kids who have a hard time learning to read. But there’s another kind of learning disorder, non-verbal learning disorder, or NLD for short. NLD affects other, “non-verbal” kinds of learning like the ability to notice patterns and learn concepts. These include visual patterns, social patterns, and concepts in language and math.

In school, kids with NLD usually have no problem memorizing facts, but they have trouble with ideas and organizing information. Kids with NLD can also be physically clumsy and awkward because they have a hard time understanding what they see and how things take up space.

Like autistic kids, kids with NLD often have trouble picking up social cues. Non-verbal social cues are a kind of pattern that’s hard for these kids to read.

Sometimes kids with NLD are great at the early stages of math because they’re good at memorizing. But more advanced problems get tricky because they involve noticing and applying a pattern. NLD also affects the set of skills we use to plan and organize our thinking. So kids have trouble breaking down a project into steps, knowing what skills to use for a given problem or figuring out how to organize an essay.

Lots of kids with NLD have all these issues. But some just have a few. For example, they might just struggle with planning and social cues.

Adults tend to realize something’s going on with these kids around 5th grade. That’s when school becomes less about memorizing and more about applying concepts. For example, kids need to be able to grasp the important idea from a passage or take notes on the main ideas of what a teacher says. NLD makes those skills much harder to learn, but with the right support and strategies kids with NLD can catch up with their peers. (Article via Child Mind Institute ❤️)

Homelessness can happen anywhere, including in rural communities where there are fewer services for unhoused families. 👨‍👩‍👧

Here are strategies to help Head Start staff support the health of children facing homelessness in rural areas: https://buff.ly/3yWIBCm

How do we know if our children are developing their speech and language in a healthy way? https://ilslearningcorner.com/2015-07-understanding-your-childs-speech-milestones/

Join this webinar for our panel discussion about the positive influence of Latino fathers and male caregivers on the lives and development of their children and on Head Start programs.

We’ll share relationship-building approaches you can use in your program.

Register here: https://buff.ly/3X96v7l

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The back to school season brings lots of new things. It can bring a lot of stress and anxiety - for your kids, and for you too. Whether you're just starting school or getting back in the groove, the Nebraska Family Helpline is there to support you.

Just call our trained counselors 24/7 for free advice and parenting resources. Day or night, you'll find us at 888-866-8660. Nebraska Family Helpline. Any problem. Any time.

¿ ? Tus interacciones con los niños pueden impulsar su crecimiento emocional. Echa un vistazo a estas 15 formas divertidas de fomentar su desarrollo social y emocional. 🌟

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SENCA Head Start kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with center orientation. Parents, students, and staff spent time building relationships and having some fun together. Students explored their new classroom and had an opportunity to play with some new friends. We are excited to welcome our returning families and our new families to the SENCA Head Start family.

GREAT IMAGE OF EACH SIDE OF THE BRAIN AND THEIR DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS

2024 R7HSA Annual Head Start Caucus Join us for this exciting annual event designed for Head Start Program Leaders! Target audience: Executive & Program Directors, Policy Council & Governing Body Leadership, Lead Staff, CFO, CEO. Caucus content includes a focused topic that is relevant to programs working at the local level including....

Buffett Institute Executive Director Walter Gilliam recently sat down with Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, president of the University of Nebraska System, to record an upcoming episode of Dr. Gold's "Heart to Heart" podcast. They talked about early childhood policy, cross-campus collaboration, and the importance of the early years. Listen and subscribe: https://soundcloud.com/heart-to-heart-nu

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HELPFUL CHART SO SEE IF YOUR CHILD IS STRUGGLING WITH LANGUAGE SKILLS

If a child is struggling with language and communication, it can be different than a speech problem. How to determine if your child needs help.

https://ilslearningcorner.com/2017-06-how-to-discover-receptive-and-expressive-language-challenges-in-my-child/

There are some foods and drinks babies under 12 months shouldn’t have.
They may be unhealthy, unnecessary for baby's age, or they could contain bacteria their little body isn’t ready for just yet.

✅ Throughout their first year, baby will be consuming breastmilk or formula for most feedings, in order to obtain nutrients and hydration.
🍏 Around 6 months, baby will be able to start eating solid foods, which can expose them to many more textures and tastes.

Learn more about baby's development EVERY DAY on our free app: https://pathways.org/mobile-app/

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School is back in session.

Look out for children crossing the street!

⚠️ Yellow lights⚠️️ on a school bus indicate the bus is preparing to stop.

🛑 Red lights 🛑 on a school bus means to STOP.

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Tip of the week: Teach your children to remain visible at all times. Be sure the bus driver can see them and they can see the bus driver. And keep a look out for cars that don’t stop — even though they are required to by law, many do not.