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Nf05-640 Early Literacy Checklist — Classroom, Janet S. Hanna, Kayla M. Hinrichs, Carla J. Mahar, John Defrain
Nf05-640 Early Literacy Checklist — Classroom, Janet S. Hanna, Kayla M. Hinrichs, Carla J. Mahar, John Defrain
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This checklist represents the kinds of language and literacy development practices often seen in high-quality early childhood environments. The checklist encompasses all children birth to age 5 and is inclusive of the needs of children with disabilities and English language learners.
Nf05-639 Early Literacy Checklist — In The Home, Janet S. Hanna, Kayla M. Hinrichs, Carla J. Mahar, John Defrain
Nf05-639 Early Literacy Checklist — In The Home, Janet S. Hanna, Kayla M. Hinrichs, Carla J. Mahar, John Defrain
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This checklist represents the kinds of language and literacy development practices often seen in high-quality early childhood environments. The checklist encompasses all children birth to age 5 and is inclusive of the needs of children with disabilities and English language learners.
Nf01-453 Written Cropland Lease Checklist, J. David Aiken
Nf01-453 Written Cropland Lease Checklist, J. David Aiken
Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports
A written lease is likely to be more complete than an oral lease, can specify a definite lease term, and can satisfy written contract requirements.
G97-1318 Nebraska Insurance Purchasing Groups: A Guide For Implementation, Angela Parato, Mary Ellen Rider
G97-1318 Nebraska Insurance Purchasing Groups: A Guide For Implementation, Angela Parato, Mary Ellen Rider
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication provides interested Nebraskans with a step-by-step guide to follow when setting up an insurance purchasing group. It also details the responsibilities of a third party administrator. It should be used in concert with NebFact NF96-263.
G97-1318 Nebraska Insurance Purchasing Groups: A Guide For Implementation, Angela Parato, Mary Ellen Rider
G97-1318 Nebraska Insurance Purchasing Groups: A Guide For Implementation, Angela Parato, Mary Ellen Rider
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication provides interested Nebraskans with a step-by-step guide to follow when setting up an insurance purchasing group. It also details the responsibilities of a third party administrator. It should be used in concert with NebFact NF96-263.
Background
Nebraska legislation (L.B. 1222) allows Nebraskans to come together for the sole reason of purchasing health insurance. Background information about how to begin, types and portability of coverage, what providers to include, and when to evaluate the plan can be found in the NebFact sheet, How to Form Insurance Purchasing Pools in Nebraska, NF96-263.
Nf96-282 Setting Up Your Own Business: Public Relations And Advertising, Carol Thayer
Nf96-282 Setting Up Your Own Business: Public Relations And Advertising, Carol Thayer
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact has some useful checklists for public relations and advertising for small businesses.
G94-1213 Child Care Environment Safety Checklist, Shirley Niemeyer, Michael P. Vogel
G94-1213 Child Care Environment Safety Checklist, Shirley Niemeyer, Michael P. Vogel
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide reviews statistics about child care services and offers suggestions on maintaining a safe environment for children in your care.
Being a child care provider means more than loving children. It means providing a safe environment for and protecting the children in your care so they can explore their world and develop trust.
G94-1212 Child Care Furnishings Safety Checklist, Shirley Niemeyer
G94-1212 Child Care Furnishings Safety Checklist, Shirley Niemeyer
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication presents information about the appropriate selection and evaluation of children's furniture.
A child's environment should allow for exploration, experiences, and learning; but it must be safe, too.
Parents and child care providers need to know about potential hazards in a child's environment. Often, these hazards involve misused or poorly designed products.
G92-1091 Sewing With Knit Fabric, Rose Marie Tondl
G92-1091 Sewing With Knit Fabric, Rose Marie Tondl
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication discusses kinds of knits, testing for stretchability, and blocking, cutting and sewing with knits.
Knits are an important part of every wardrobe because they are comfortable to wear and easy to care for. They shed wrinkles well and do not ravel when sewn. Knits are versatile and can be seen in everything from the most casual wear to the dressiest. Knits come in a variety of fabrics that vary in texture, stretchability, fiber content, weight and design.
Ec90-121 Conducting A Prescribed Burn And Prescribed Burning Checklist, Robert A. Masters, Robert Stritzke, Steven S. Waller
Ec90-121 Conducting A Prescribed Burn And Prescribed Burning Checklist, Robert A. Masters, Robert Stritzke, Steven S. Waller
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This circular is a guide to prescribed burning of grassland (low-volatile) fuels. However, it cannot replace actual burning experiences. Prescribed burning is dangerous in the hands of the inexperienced and incompletely experienced person who may become over-confident and inadvertently let a fire escape. A beginner should participate in a number of prescribed burns under the supervision of an experienced person. One must learn to evaluate how weather, fuel and topography interact to influence fire behavior before accepting the responsibility of conducting a prescribed burn.
Cc90-352 Team Building: Developing A Productive Team, Arnold J. Bateman
Cc90-352 Team Building: Developing A Productive Team, Arnold J. Bateman
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Team building is an effort in which a team studies its own process of working together and acts to create a climate that encourages and values the contributions of team members. Their energies are directed toward problem solving, task effectiveness, and maximizing the use of all members' resources to achieve the team's purpose. Sound team building recognizes that it is not possible to fully separate one's performance from those of others.
G89-928 Parent Checklist For Choosing Day Care, Herbert G. Lingren
G89-928 Parent Checklist For Choosing Day Care, Herbert G. Lingren
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Choosing appropriate child care can be confusing. Here are some things to consider in selecting the best care for your child.
What Is Good Day Care?
Good day care requires three important things: a caregiver who provides your child with care and guidance and who works with you and your family to made sure your child grows and learns in the best way possible; a setting that keeps your child safe and healthy; activities suited to your child's stage of growth that help the child develop mentally, physically, socially and emotionally.
G87-846 Electrical Systems For Agricultural Buildings (Checklist), Gerald R. Bodman, Laverne E. Stetson, Jack L. Schinstock
G87-846 Electrical Systems For Agricultural Buildings (Checklist), Gerald R. Bodman, Laverne E. Stetson, Jack L. Schinstock
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide is a checklist to help in evaluating both existing and new electrical installations for agricultural buildings.
Good electrical system design and installation is required to assure a safe, efficient system. Good practices and appropriate equipment are essential.
Heg84-190 Rent A Home?, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue, Debra Busch Welsch
Heg84-190 Rent A Home?, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue, Debra Busch Welsch
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide discusses advantages and disadvantages of renting; factors to consider in selecting rental housing, including apartments; and leases, costs and relationships with the landlord.
The word "home" means something special to all of us. A home is more than four walls and a roof that serves as a shelter from wind and rain. It provides us with a sense of belonging, a feeling of security and a place to relax and "be ourselves."
When we are looking for a place to call home, we have a number of needs to be satisfied. Some of these are very practical -- …
G83-664 Space Heaters: Safe Or Unsafe? (Revised June 1992), Gerald R. Bodman, David Morgan
G83-664 Space Heaters: Safe Or Unsafe? (Revised June 1992), Gerald R. Bodman, David Morgan
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide discusses safety problems associated with using space heaters, and provides precautions for use and recommendations on what to look for when purchasing one.
Space heaters or portable heaters--no matter what they are called--must be used correctly to avoid personal injury. Anyone using these heating devices should know about their wide range of safety problems.