ESU #3 Early Learning Connection

ESU #3 Early Learning Connection Finding learning opportunities for Early Childhood, Family Child Care Homes, and many more to come.

📬 Our June Newsletter is here!https://app.smore.com/n/qfak9We're excited to share this month's updates, upcoming opportu...
06/04/2026

📬 Our June Newsletter is here!

https://app.smore.com/n/qfak9

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.

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Dig Into Soil! Scoop, sprinkle, and explore soil layers to discover what lives underground. Children use their senses to...
06/04/2026

Dig Into Soil! Scoop, sprinkle, and explore soil layers to discover what lives underground. Children use their senses to compare textures, colors, and materials while learning how soil supports life.

Book suggestion: Dirt: The Scoop on Soil by Natalie Rosinsky helps children understand why soil matters.

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

💻️On-Demand Webinar | Strategies to Enhance Transitions and RoutinesSwitching from one activity to another can be tough ...
05/28/2026

💻️On-Demand Webinar | Strategies to Enhance Transitions and Routines
Switching from one activity to another can be tough for kids and the adults supporting them. In this webinar, we’ll dive into practical strategies to make transitions smoother and build effective routines that help children thrive.

Register for this on-demand class: go.unl.edu/transitions

Dandelion print! This fun activity lets children experience the magic of blowing on a dandelion puffball and watching th...
05/19/2026

Dandelion print! This fun activity lets children experience the magic of blowing on a dandelion puffball and watching the seeds float away. It’s a great way to develop oral motor skills, which are important for speech development. Plus, it introduces children to the concept of cause and effect, and the idea of making wishes—perfect for a magical springtime moment!

Book recommendation: Dandelion By Don Freeman - This heartwarming story about a dandelion who wants to fit in but learns to embrace its uniqueness.
Download this activity > go.unl.edu/dnd_projects

Childcare programs vary, so it helps to decide what values and standards matter most for your family. Consider what type...
05/13/2026

Childcare programs vary, so it helps to decide what values and standards matter most for your family. Consider what type of care works best such as home care, childcare, or preschool and explore local options. Since some programs have waitlists, choose a few and schedule visits early.

Look into first steps to take: child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-childcare
Explore effective, research-based strategies that support children’s learning and achievement: fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/family-engagement

Provider Appreciation Day is an annual celebration that began in 1996 on the Friday before Mother’s Day. Today we honor ...
05/08/2026

Provider Appreciation Day is an annual celebration that began in 1996 on the Friday before Mother’s Day. Today we honor and recognize the work of early care and education providers, teachers, and advocates and offer a big “Thank you” for their dedication, commitment, and compassion.

Can't make it during the day on May 12 for the Spring Gathering? Join Jennifer online from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to ref...
05/05/2026

Can't make it during the day on May 12 for the Spring Gathering? Join Jennifer online from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to reflect on the 2025-2026 year and for a sneak peek at what's on the calendar for 2026-2027. Complete this form to get the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/9CXXnyfnki6VTJog8

The team at ESU  #3 Early Learning Connection wishes you a happy Earth Day! 🌱¡El equipo de ESU  #3 Early Learning Connec...
04/22/2026

The team at ESU #3 Early Learning Connection wishes you a happy Earth Day! 🌱

¡El equipo de ESU #3 Early Learning Connection te desea un feliz Día de la Tierra! 🌱

🌸 Join us to Reflect, Connect, and Celebrate at the ESU  #3 ELC Spring Gathering! We are carving out time to honor miles...
04/22/2026

🌸 Join us to Reflect, Connect, and Celebrate at the ESU #3 ELC Spring Gathering!
We are carving out time to honor milestones, stay rooted in the present, and plant seeds for future collaborations.

🗓️ Tuesday, May 12, 2026
🕝 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
📍 ESU #3 Vista Room - 6949 S 110th St, LaVista

🌷Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/LXAwCN9wyrpXJhpx7

This week we recognize, appreciate, and advocate for afterschool professionals who make a profound difference in the liv...
04/21/2026

This week we recognize, appreciate, and advocate for afterschool professionals who make a profound difference in the lives of youth during out-of-school hours!

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