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Fit and Healthy Kids

Fit and Healthy Kids: Laying the Foundation; Tools for Building Infant and Early Chiudhood Mental Health in the Classroom In this session, we will explore the foundation of infant and early childhood mental health including brain development, social and emotional skills, and executive functions. We will share practical strategies teachers can use in their classrooms to promote mental health in early childhood. Finally, we will share family engagement practices that support mental health in the family system.

Register: https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/one-hour-once-month-webinars

Fees sponsored by Nebraska Early Learning Connection and Lakeshore

6:00-7:30 pm CT

 Self Compassion for Early Childhood Caregivers

Early childhood educators play an important role in the development of young children. However, with the demands of the profession, it can affect their well-being. This class will provide caregivers with tools and strategies to practice self-compassion, and participants will be able to learn how to offer themselves kindness and grace.

Register: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4YDPM6um6xPLImW

This 8-week series provides research and best strategies for providing responsive care by engaging in reflective practices. Mindfulness as it applies to the early childhood setting and social-emotional development is presented along with ways to be more responsive and less reactive towards children and work challenges. Strategies are shared for incorporating mindfulness practices into daily activities as a way to facilitate and enhance the educator's abilities in maintaining a healthy sense of well-being and nurturing children’s development.

Register:  https://go.unl.edu/ekchime25

Instructor: Erin Kampbell

Fit and Healthy Kids: The Importance of Sensory Play Sensory play enhances the way in which a child reacts to their environment through sight, touch, taste, smell and auditory. We will explore how to add play activities that encourage a child to explore materials which stimulate these senses. As a child grows, the need for exploring materials continues. Sensory exploration enhances cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral development.

Register: https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/one-hour-once-month-webinars

Fees sponsored by Nebraska Early Learning Connection and Lakeshore

This 8-week series provides research and best practices for providing responsive care by engaging in reflective practices. Mindfulness as it applies to the early childhood setting and social-emotional development is presented along with ways to be more responsive and less reactive towards children and work challenges. Strategies are shared for incorporating mindfulness practices into daily activities as a way to facilitate and enhance educator’s abilities in maintaining a healthy sense of well-being and nurturing children’s development.

Register: https://go.unl.edu/chime011325

Instructor: Lynn DeVries 

We know handling Challenging Behaviors is one of the most stressful parts of working with young children. Join us for this new approach to PD! Each week, we will focus on an aspect of early care and education that directly impacts children’s behaviors in your program. Before each session, we will also ask participants to share some of their current challenges and we will troubleshoot those together during the class.

1-hour certificate awarded after each session, attendance at all 3 sessions is NOT required. Classes will be recorded.

Contact – katie.krause@unl.edu

Register Here

Fit and Healthy Kids: Growing Up Healthy with Fruits and Vegetables We will enjoy exploring all things related to fruits and vegetables – from boosting consumption with child-friendly tips and tricks to ensuring their safety. Discover various resources and activities centered around fruits and vegetables that you can engage in with the children under your care and their families.

Register: https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/one-hour-once-month-webinars

Fees sponsored by Nebraska Early Learning Connection and Lakeshore

Learn how to participate in our very popular Look Who’s Hatching program! This class is required to participate in Look Who’s Hatching, and those that attend the class LIVE via Zoom will have first access to sign up for hatches in 2025 (in Omaha and Lincoln).  During this class you will learn everything you need to know to care for the eggs in the incubator and the chicks/ducks once they hatch! Our program focuses on using an emergent curriculum approach – where we don’t tell children what kind of animals are in the eggs, so they spend the weeks the eggs are incubating exploring whatever types of animals they think will hatch!

Will be recorded

****Note – when you register, the link will say 7pm.  You can attend either 7pm or 1pm time slots!!!!

Contact – katie.krause@unl.edu

Register Here

Fit and Healthy Kids: RELAX-Alternatives to Anger for Parents and Caregivers Everyone gets angry, including young children. RELAX for parents and caregivers explores the anger and strong emotions experienced by infants, toddlers and preschoolers. This workshop will help participants learn about the developmental stages in children’s self-control and how parents and caregivers can assist children at each stage, learn about cortisol and our body’s reaction to stress, identify children’s books that can assist children with self-control, and explore activities that can help with self-control. 

Register: https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/one-hour-once-month-webinars

Fees sponsored by Nebraska Early Learning Connection and Lakeshore

• March 13 – What is respectful caregiving? – Role of the caregiver

• March 20 – Supporting Infant and Toddler’s Physical Development

• March 27 – Supporting Infant and Toddler’s Social/Emotional Development

1-hour certificate awarded after each session, attendance at all 3 sessions is NOT required. Classes will be recorded.

Contact – katie.krause@unl.edu

Register Here

Join us in April for a series of Lunch and Learns focused on caring for children within Family Child Care Settings!  

Will be recorded

1-hour certificate awarded after each session, attendance at all sessions is NOT required. Classes will be recorded.

Contact – katie.krause@unl.edu

Register Here

1-hour certificate awarded after each session, attendance at all sessions is NOT required. Classes will be recorded.

Contact – katie.krause@unl.edu

Register Here