Our very own, Barbara McAdams, NC RESA occupational therapist, presented at the statewide Early On conference this week. She discussed her doctoral research on feeding interventions for infants and toddlers. With her colleagues in attendance, she shared insights drawn from her years of experience within the field. Her research not only illustrated the critical role of feeding supports in early intervention, but also highlighted the importance of collaboration among early intervention specialists. Way to go, Barbara!
Who doesn't love some puppy snuggles as a good morning greeting? Preschool friends greeted Maple with big smiles as they arrived at the Neway Center.
Our Business Management class hosted its annual Halloween Costume Contest, and it was a spook-tacular success! 👻🎃The AM and PM committees worked hard to set up and run the entire event, from creating flyers and making announcements to organizing the festivities and snapping fun photos. It was a fantastic day filled with Halloween tunes, tasty treats, and some incredible costumes. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this event a spooky success!
Here are the winners of the 2024 Halloween Costume Contest: AM class 1st place- Deadpool riding a Unicorn; 2nd place- Joker; 3rd place- Plague Doctors.
In the PM session, 1st place- Corpse Bride; 2nd place- SpongeBob and Patrick; 3rd place--Step Brothers.
Accounting students recently attended the MICPA High School Leaders Conference held at WMU. Students learned tips on budgeting, credit report facts, fraud, interviewing tips, and listened to current college accounting students and grads regarding the various accounting paths, transitioning from high school to college, and the value of internships. They all loved playing forensic accountant for one of the activities too. To end the day, everyone toured the College of Business.
The NCCTC Business Professionals of America (BPA) Officer Team attended the Fall Leadership Conference, which was held on Oct. 22 at MSU College of Business. Students attended a few workshops including “Speak to Impress: Public Speaking and Elevator Pitch Techniques” and “Leading with Insight.” They learned about the various personalities and different leadership styles; as well as the State Service Project “Healing Little Heroes." The student officers have chapter goals in place and can’t wait to see how this year unfolds!
Please RSVP and join us! We will be exploring internet safety and other tech tips for you and your family. Those who have attended so far have enjoyed the time with other parents and feeling supported by the NC RESA team.
Children enjoyed story time, singing and free snacks at our recent Play and Learn Group organized by Early On, Parents as Teachers, and Great Start staff. Our next Play and Learn Group (birth to 5 years old) is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on November 8 at Neway Center in Newaygo. We hope to see you!
The Great Start Family Coalition hosted a Halloween Walk last week. Twenty community partners joined the fun providing information and treats to approximately 700 people. Everyone did a great job dressing up for the holiday event. The families also received free books and engaged in a story walk (Room on the Broom) before heading home. What an awesome team!
On October 26, more than 30 pregnant and new mothers (and their guests) attended the Great Start Baby Shower at the Fremont Rec Center. The Great Start Family Coalition and the FISH hubs hosted the event that included a Safe Sleep demonstration by Sara Loss. Attendees also learned about programs from community partners such as car seat safety, baby pantry, early literacy, home visiting, childcare support, breastfeeding, and connecting to community services. Along with delicious hors d'oeuvres, there were drawings and games with fantastic prizes. Mothers also left with a personalized gift bag for their little ones.
In a world of words and laughter bright,
we're here to help kids shine their light!
With speech therapy games & social play,
we guide them gently on their way.
So here's to the smiles & the fun we share,
helping hearts & minds, showing how much we care!
Let's cheer for the kids, in every little way,
creating connections, day by day 🌟☁️✨
NC RESA and Newaygo Elementary are creating great partnerships to make learning fun! These included visits from Maple, NC RESA's support dog, Fun Food Friday, and speech drumming that provides unique opportunities to incorporate inclusive learning opportunities for all students.
Seasonal activities in the MoCI room - roll a skeleton and pumpkin soft circuits
🎃 Our Pathfinder SXI team recently created an exciting multisensory learning experience with an Exploding Pumpkin Experiment! Students engaged with all their senses—hearing the fizz, feeling the textures, smelling the pumpkin, and seeing the colorful reaction. We incorporated adaptive equipment to ensure everyone could participate fully, blending sensory stimulation and communication tools for a fun and educational activity. It's all about making learning accessible and engaging for every student! #InclusiveEducation #MultisensoryLearning #AdaptiveEquipment #SXIExperience #STEMFun
Come and join our Play and Learn Group this Friday! Families with children birth to age five may attend. Hosted by Parents as Teacher, Early On and the Great Start Family Coalition.
Karen Clark and Kris Wood were able to attend the 2024 International Parents as Teachers (PAT) Conference in San Diego this week. They joined more than 2,000 PAT staff from around the world for a week of incredible learning. The conference featured several world renown presenters, authors, and experts in the field of early childhood and home visiting.
Come join Newaygo County Autism Community for a sensory friendly showing at Fremont Cinema "Coco"!
Yoga at NC RESA. Zoe Zimmerman led our small group through a great yoga flow!
Congratulations to Christina Yuhasz for being named Newaygo County Influential Women in Leadership's 2024 Emerging Leader! NC RESA Board members recognized Christina for this outstanding achievement at their recent meeting.
Join us in celebrating Christina's well-deserved recognition!
We had such a great time partnering with the Building Bridges preschools (Grant, White Cloud, Newaygo, Hesperia, Fremont) for their Family Literacy Nights over the past 2 weeks. Families participated in a story walk, craft activities, and made a delicious snack. All children received free books and parents heard a short message on the importance of talking, reading, and singing with their children every day.
Maple, our school therapy dog, visited students at the NC RESA Building Bridges Neway Nature Preschool today. Maple greeted students as they got off the bus and had special visits with them in the library.
Students shared their love for Maple with lots of pets and fan mail! We can't wait to have Maple back again soon!
