ESU #3 Early Learning Connection

06/17/2026

Water Wonders! Drip, pour, and watch water move across dirt, rocks, and leaves. Children explore absorption, flow, and sound while learning how water supports plants and nature.

Book suggestion: Water Is Water by Miranda Paul beautifully connects water play to the natural world.

Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/lgo_water

06/16/2026

¡Hola! Me llamo Rachelle —como Rachel, pero escrito con dos "L" y dos "E"—. Soy una madre orgullosa de un bebé de 19 meses y disfruto pasar tiempo afuera con mi familia. Actualmente también estoy en la escuela y estoy emocionada de seguir creciendo tanto personal como profesionalmente. Me hace mucha ilusión unirme al equipo de PD del ELC como Personal de Apoyo Administrativo Bilingüe. Estoy emocionado de asumir este rol para apoyar tanto a Jennifer, Kazandra, Becky y la comunidad de ELC.

06/16/2026

Hi! My name is Rachelle—like Rachel, but spelled with two L's and two E's. I am a proud mom to a 19-month-old and enjoy spending time outdoors with my family. I am also currently pursuing my bachelor's degree and am excited to continue growing both personally and professionally. I am excited to join the ELC PD team as the Bilingual Administrative Support. I am excited coming into this roll to support Jennifer, Kazandra, Becky, and the ELC community.

06/13/2026

Your CDA® Journey Starts Here—You're Not Alone.

Earning your Child Development Associate credential is a massive step for your career, and you don’t have to navigate it solo. Get the resources, scholarships, and mentorship you need right here in Nebraska.

Let’s get started today: NECPRS

06/12/2026

Hola, mi nombre es Kazandra Reza-Rivera y soy graduada de la Universidad de Nebraska en Omaha. Disfruto visitando nuevas cafeterías por Omaha y pasando tiempo con mi perro, Chico. ¡Me entusiasma unirme al Equipo de Desarrollo Profesional (PD) del ELC como Coordinadora Asistente Bilingüe! Espero con interés poder brindar apoyo a las familias, los proveedores y las comunidades a las que servimos.

06/12/2026

Incredibly honored to see our work featured by the amazing team over at Nebraska Step Up to Quality It’s an absolute privilege to do this work and be surrounded by partners and peers who inspire us

Great early childhood professionals are always learning.

In our latest blog, we sat down with Jennifer Haggart, Professional Development Coordinator for the ESU #3 Early Learning Connection in the Omaha Region, to explore how Nebraska’s Early Learning Connection helps educators and providers access research-backed professional development, training and support tailored to their goals.

Read the full story and discover how professional learning can be more than a requirement — it can be an investment in yourself and the children you serve. https://stepuptoquality.ne.gov/this-statewide-resource-helps-nebraska-early-childhood-professionals-find-and-pursue-professional-development-and-training/

06/12/2026

Hi, my name is Kazandra Reza-Rivera, I am a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. I enjoy visiting new coffee shops around Omaha, and spend time with my dog, Chico. I am excited to join the ELC PD Team as the Bilingual Assistant Coordinator! I am looking forward to supporting the families, providers, and communities we serve.

06/10/2026

Seed Tape Fun! Create seed tape by carefully placing seeds on paper towels. This simple planting activity builds fine motor skills while teaching children how seeds need space and care to grow.

Book suggestion: A Seed Grows by Antoinette Portis pairs perfectly with planting together.

Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/lgo_seed

06/10/2026

ELC Omaha Region is committed to creating opportunities where early childhood educators and providers can connect, regardless of language. When everyone can understand and be understood, amazing things happen!

06/04/2026

📬 Our June Newsletter is here!

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We're excited to share this month's updates, upcoming opportunities, resources, and highlights from the ELC Omaha Region. Take a few minutes to explore what's happening and stay connected with all the great work taking place across our community.

Happy reading!