Send us a picture of your Calming Corner in your space, and we will enter your name for one of two $60.00 drawings from Lakeshore. To be selected Nov. 16th. Photos will be posted on the main page.  Please send your photos to Stephanni Renn.

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation in partnership with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services are pleased to announce an opportunity for early childhood professionals to implement a cozy, calming corner in their childcare settings.

What is a Cozy, Calming Corner?

Children sometimes need a place to take a break from what's happening around them, a safe space where they can go to calm down or solve problems. A cozy, calming corner is a comfortable place away from active areas of the classroom where children can choose to go to sort through big emotions (not a "time out" area).

Nebraska Association of Infant Mental Health Information

The Nebraska Association of Infant Mental Health provides the following resources to implement Cozy, Calming Corners.

Your Own Cozy, Calming Corner

Early childhood professionals who participate in a free one-hour Cozy Corner training through the Nebraska Department of Education will obtain 1 in-service hour and for participating:

• Family Childcares will receive a complimentary Lakeshore Calming Corner Bundle ($789.00 value).
• Center-based programs will receive a complimentary Calming Corner Instant Learning Space ($1,499.00 Value).

The training session and materials provide you with:

• The essential components to construct  a warm and soothing space;
• The knowledge to establish a secure and inviting environment for children to unwind and rejuvenate;
• Insights into the pivotal role adults play in the cozy, calming corner experience;
• Knowledge to develop a comprehensive plan for a new cozy, calming corner or to enhance an existing one.

See NDE Enrollment Flyer

Receiving Your Cozy, Calming Corner Kit

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Here is what you need to know about receiving a Cozy, Calming Corner kit:

1. You must first complete the 1-hour Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Cozy Corner training.
2. You must complete an 8-question follow-up survey through Nebraska Children and Families Foundation.
3. Nebraska Children and Families Foundation and Nebraska Department of Education will check the Canvas system at the end of each month for a list of eligible recipients and will send the list to Lakeshore.
4. Once Lakeshore has processed the order, you will receive an email notification that your order has shipped.
5. The order will be shipped to the address you provided during NDE training.
6. Your kit is paid for through a grant received by Nebraska Children and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, so no other action is necessary.

If you want more information after completing the NDE course, you can also access a free supplemental training video provided by Lakeshore by clicking on the button below.

Do you have questions? Visit the Cozy, Calming Corners FAQ page.