Nebraska

We Care for Kids is a statewide collaborative effort to build support for quality early childhood care and education in Nebraska. We provide information on the importance of quality early childhood education, the essential role it plays in helping families work while raising young children who are prepared for school and life, and what families should look for when seeking quality services. We Care for Kids also builds support for the thousands of early childhood educators who help Nebraska thrive. Sponsored by University Nebraska - Buffett Early Childhood Institute.

A Beautiful Day is a safe, fun, virtual play space with ad-free videos with fun activities for families and children in Nebraska and across the world experiencing social distancing due to the pandemic. We created this space as a way to share ideas, to foster learning and play, and to support caregivers experiencing physical distancing. We hope you enjoy playing with us! Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

High-quality early childhood programs can have a lifelong, positive impact on young children and their families. Step Up to Quality is here to help you find early childhood providers committed to quality care. Sponsored by Nebraska Department of Education.

Parents and caregivers will find many lessons that children can Discover & Design as a family or in a group setting. These one-page lessons have everything you need to introduce the activity, gather materials and view step-by-step instructions. We hope you enjoy working together with the young children in your life. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

The Water Lessons for Preschoolers curriculum is a hands-on curriculum created to support preschool children's learning about water quality, wetlands, and streams. Preschoolers and their teachers will explore and learn about the water cycle, aquifers, rivers, wetlands, and water treatment. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension & University of Kentucky.

Read for Resilience may help children better understand their experiences and improve their coping skills. The guides provide adults with suggested activities and probing questions to help children personally connect with the experiences of the characters in the books. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

This program provides all caregivers (early childhood professionals and parents) with books, guided questions, and expanded learning resources to support literacy development, enhance relationships, and to make a connection with your local library. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

Virtual Field Trip Program for Early Childhood. This program provides all caregivers, preschool teachers, and parents with books, virtual tours, art, and physical activities along with music. Sponsored by Extension in mulitple states.

UNL-Extension is committed to providing research-based and culturally responsive information that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

The CHIME Program provides education and guidance on how to incorporate mindfulness and reflective practice into your daily routine, teaching and caregiving. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.