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.

🛝It’s time to slide into National Playground Safety Week! 🛝Playgrounds are where memories are made and imaginations run ...
04/20/2026

🛝It’s time to slide into National Playground Safety Week! 🛝
Playgrounds are where memories are made and imaginations run wild, but a great day at the park starts with a safe environment. Whether you're a parent, educator, or community leader, we all play a part in keeping the "play" in playground.

Check out these S.A.F.E. tips to keep the fun going:
S — Supervision: Always keep an eye on the little ones. Active supervision is the best way to prevent accidents before they happen.
A — Appropriate Design: Ensure the equipment is age-appropriate. What’s a breeze for a 10-year-old can be a mountain for a toddler!
F — Fall Surfacing: Check that the ground is soft. Look for mulch, sand, or rubber mats rather than concrete or dirt.
E — Equipment Maintenance: Do a quick "scan" for rusted bolts, broken swings, or surfaces that are too hot to the touch.

❤️ Week of the Young Child Family FridayFamilies are a child’s first and most important teachers. Today we celebrate the...
04/17/2026

❤️ Week of the Young Child Family Friday
Families are a child’s first and most important teachers. Today we celebrate the amazing partnership between home and school.

❤️ Semana del Niño Pequeño: Viernes de la Familia
Las familias son los primeros y más importantes maestros de un niño. Hoy celebramos la maravillosa colaboración entre el hogar y la escuela.

🎨 Week of the Young Child Artsy ThursdayToday we are celebrating the joy of creativity. Open-ended art allows children t...
04/16/2026

🎨 Week of the Young Child Artsy Thursday
Today we are celebrating the joy of creativity. Open-ended art allows children to make choices, use their imaginations, and strengthen those fine motor skills.

🎨 Semana del Niño Pequeño: Jueves Creativo
Hoy celebramos la alegría de la creatividad. El arte libre permite a los niños tomar decisiones, usar su imaginación y fortalecer sus habilidades motoras finas.

🧱 Week of the Young Child Work Together WednesdayTeamwork makes the dream work! When children build and solve problems t...
04/15/2026

🧱 Week of the Young Child Work Together Wednesday
Teamwork makes the dream work! When children build and solve problems together, they develop social-emotional skills and early STEM foundations.

🧱 Semana del Niño Pequeño: Miércoles de Trabajo en Equipo
¡El trabajo en equipo hace que los sueños se hagan realidad! Cuando los niños construyen y resuelven problemas juntos, desarrollan habilidades socioemocionales y sentarán las bases para las disciplinas STEM.

🍎 Week of the Young Child Tasty TuesdayToday is all about healthy eating and fitness. Cooking with children is a great w...
04/14/2026

🍎 Week of the Young Child Tasty Tuesday
Today is all about healthy eating and fitness. Cooking with children is a great way to introduce math (measuring), science (how food changes), and literacy (reading recipes).

🍎Semana del Niño Pequeño: Martes Gastronómico
Hoy nos centramos en la alimentación saludable y el ejercicio físico. Cocinar con los niños es una forma estupenda de introducirles las matemáticas (medir), las ciencias (cómo cambian los alimentos) y la alfabetización (leer recetas).

🎶 Week of the Young Child Music MondayToday we’re finding our rhythm! Music isn’t just fun—it helps our little ones deve...
04/13/2026

🎶 Week of the Young Child Music Monday
Today we’re finding our rhythm! Music isn’t just fun—it helps our little ones develop language, literacy, and math skills while staying active.

🎶Semana del Niño Pequeño: Lunes musical

¡Hoy vamos a encontrar nuestro ritmo! La música no solo es divertida, sino que ayuda a nuestros pequeños a desarrollar habilidades lingüísticas, de lectura y escritura y matemáticas, al tiempo que se mantienen activos.

Feeling lost on your CDA® Credential journey? Stop guessing and start achieving! Our upcoming CDA Information Meeting is...
04/06/2026

Feeling lost on your CDA® Credential journey? Stop guessing and start achieving! Our upcoming CDA Information Meeting is designed to give you clarity and confidence. We’ll demystify the requirements, assist you in finding the right training pathway, information on the portfolio, and the walk you through the application process.

📣 We’re Hiring! Bilingual (English-Spanish) PD Assistant CoordinatorJoin ESU #3 Early Learning Connection and help stre...
04/06/2026

📣 We’re Hiring! Bilingual (English-Spanish) PD Assistant Coordinator

Join ESU #3 Early Learning Connection and help strengthen early childhood education across our region!

We’re looking for someone who:
✅ Is fluent in English & Spanish
✅ Builds strong relationships
✅ Takes initiative and drives improvement

💰 $56K–$59K (190 days) + full health & dental

📩 Questions? jhaggart@esu3.org

🔗 Apply: https://esu3.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5597313

We are supporting Child Abuse Prevention Month because we believe every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and protecte...
04/02/2026

We are supporting Child Abuse Prevention Month because we believe every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and protected. It is our collective responsibility to ensure a bright future for the next generation - If you see something, say something!

Whether you were a "stay inside the lines" perfectionist or a "scribble across the whole page" visionary, National Crayo...
03/31/2026

Whether you were a "stay inside the lines" perfectionist or a "scribble across the whole page" visionary, National Crayon Day (March 31) is the ultimate celebration of the tools that gave us our first taste of creative freedom. 🎨

Colorful Facts:
🖍️ According to a Yale study, the scent of crayons is the 18th most recognizable smell for adults in the U.S. (right behind coffee and peanut butter!).
🖍️ In various polls over the years, Blue consistently ranks as the world's favorite crayon color.
🖍️ Did you know that the tiny, leftover stubs of used crayons actually have a nickname? Some call them "leftolas."

Take 10 minutes today to color. It’s a proven stress-reducer for adults, too!

Celebrate Week of the Young Child with FREE virtual training! 🎉The Nebraska Association for Infant Mental Health is offe...
03/31/2026

Celebrate Week of the Young Child with FREE virtual training! 🎉

The Nebraska Association for Infant Mental Health is offering a free virtual training series for early childhood professionals during the Week of the Young Child. Sessions will cover topics including infant mental health foundations, DC:0–5 overview training, reducing challenging behavior using the Pyramid Model, attachment from the caregiver’s perspective, and infant mental health endorsement.

📅April 13–17
💻️virtual via ZOOM
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDhBwH6XNr59EAs62NTCqiTZQWwbgCLULj5XWMSAf1FDuOLg/viewform

Interested in a CDA? Attend a CDA Orientation! FREE to join, just register in NECPRS!
03/31/2026

Interested in a CDA? Attend a CDA Orientation!
FREE to join, just register in NECPRS!

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