Extension Foundation Online Campus
The wellbeing of early childhood educators is increasingly recognized as being importantly connected to high quality education and care. This program is built upon the framework of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, a holistic approach to well-being that recognizes the interconnectedness of various aspects of our lives. These dimensions are:
As a result of this training participants will:
Understand how practices in the 8-dimensions of wellness support well-being and stress management.
Describe how well being relates to more responsive caregiving and teaching for early childhood professionals.
Participants will identify and describe the eight dimensions of wellness (emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, social, spiritual, physical, and occupational) and understand how each dimension contributes to the overall well-being of young children and early childhood educators.
Child Development Subject Area
1. Professionalism: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
Nebraska Early Childhood Core Competencies
1. Professionalism and Leadership: Professional – Level 3
- Instructor: Jaclynn Foged
- Instructor: Julie Jones-Branch
- Instructor: Linda Reddish
The wellbeing of early childhood educators is increasingly recognized as being importantly connected to high quality education and care. This program is built upon the framework of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, a holistic approach to well-being that recognizes the interconnectedness of various aspects of our lives.
As a result of this training participants will:
Understanding the Physical Dimension of Wellness: Participants will explain the physical dimension of wellness and its importance for young children and early childhood educators.
Applying Wellness Principles in Early Childhood Settings: Participants will utilize practical strategies to enhance wellness in early childhood settings, including fostering emotional intelligence, physical activity, and mindfulness.
Supporting Holistic Development: Participants will integrate physical wellness activities into routines to support the overall development of young children.
Child Development Subject Area
1. Professionalism: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
Nebraska Early Childhood Core Competencies
1. Professionalism and Leadership: Professional – Level 3
- Instructor: Jaclynn Foged
- Instructor: Julie Jones-Branch
- Instructor: Linda Reddish
The wellbeing of early childhood educators is increasingly recognized as being importantly connected to high quality education and care. This program is built upon the framework of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, a holistic approach to well-being that recognizes the interconnectedness of various aspects of our lives. These dimensions are:
As a result of this training participants will:
Understand how practices in the 8-dimensions of wellness support well-being and stress management.
Describe how well being relates to more responsive caregiving and teaching for early childhood professionals.
Participants will identify and describe the eight dimensions of wellness (emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, social, spiritual, physical, and occupational) and understand how each dimension contributes to the overall well-being of young children and early childhood educators.
Child Development Subject Area
1. Professionalism: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
Nebraska Early Childhood Core Competencies
1. Professionalism and Leadership: Professional – Level 3
- Instructor: Jaclynn Foged
- Instructor: Julie Jones-Branch
- Instructor: Linda Reddish
- Instructor: Kim Wellsandt