ESU #3 Early Learning Connection

11/12/2025

Ready to take your career in early childhood education to the next level? The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential can help you get there. It's a nationally recognized certification that opens doors to new opportunities. Learn more and get started today!

11/10/2025

Sensory Play = Learning
Sensory play is a toddler’s first classroom! Scooping sand, guessing smells, and marching to music all strengthen fine motor skills, early literacy, and vocabulary.
Try this: Set up a sand writing tray at home and let your child draw letters or shapes with their fingers.
Check out this week’s guide on “touch”> go.unl.edu/sensory_play_touch

11/07/2025

Fit & Healthy Kids Series 💻️ | December Webinar
📖 Creating Literacy Rich Experiences in Early Childhood Programs
This session invites participants to explore open-ended literacy experiences and strategies that support children's growth and development across multiple content areas.
🗓️ Monday, Dec. 1 | 7PM CT
See details for this class and register: go.unl.edu/creating_literacy

11/06/2025

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is the perfect place to start! It’s the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education and gives you the knowledge and skills you need to become a confident and effective educator. Let's start your journey together! Attend to find out how you can get started today.

11/05/2025

Why Sensory Play Matters
Did you know? Sensory play isn’t just messy fun, it’s how toddlers learn about the world! Whether it’s squishing playdough, shaking sound jars, or sniffing spice jars, each sense builds brain connections.
Try this: A texture treasure hunt: ask your child to find something smooth, rough, soft, and bumpy!
Learn more: go.unl.edu/why_sensory_play

10/29/2025

🎉 Our November/December newsletter is fresh off the press! 📬
Check it out here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/eyjd5jeu
Inside you’ll find:
🔍 Highlights from the past two months
💡 Upcoming events and professional development opportunities
🤝 Community features and ways to get involved
✅ Important reminders for the end of the year
Let’s wrap 2025 strong 🔔 Feel free to share your thoughts or spread the word!

10/27/2025

🚨 Don’t Wait—Apply Today! 🚨
We’re currently accepting applications for the Bilingual Early Learning Connection (ELC) Administrative Support Staff position — but don’t delay! ⏰ 📅 Interviews are happening Friday, November 7, and we’d love to consider YOU for this important role. If you’re passionate about early childhood education, enjoy helping families and educators, and thrive in a bilingual environment, this could be the perfect fit! 🌟
👉 Apply now at https://esu3.schoolspring.com/

10/24/2025

We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It's easy to say "It's not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem." Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes. In every neighborhood, all across our country, there are good people insisting on a good start for the young, and doing something about it. [Fred Rogers]
Vivimos en un mundo en el que tenemos que compartir responsabilidades. Es fácil decir "No es mi hijo, no es mi comunidad, no es mi mundo, no es mi problema". Luego están aquellos que ven la necesidad y responden. Considero a esas personas mis héroes. En cada vecindad, en todo nuestro país, hay buenas personas que insisten en un buen comienzo para los jóvenes, y hacen algo al respecto. [Fred Rogers]

10/23/2025

10/23/2025

Need help with the Child Development Associate (CDA) process? The CDA Navigator is here to guide you every step of the way! Reach out today for support and resources to help you succeed.

10/22/2025

🚨 Don’t Wait—Apply Today! 🚨
We’re currently accepting applications for the Bilingual Early Learning Connection (ELC) Administrative Support Staff position — but don’t delay! ⏰ 📅 Interviews are happening Friday, November 7, and we’d love to consider YOU for this important role. If you’re passionate about early childhood education, enjoy helping families and educators, and thrive in a bilingual environment, this could be the perfect fit! 🌟
👉 Apply now at https://esu3.schoolspring.com/

10/22/2025

The first 1,825 days of every child's life are the most intense period of development in every person's lifetime. By age 5, a child's brain is 90% developed. The early years are a critical window of opportunity, shaping a child's ability to learn, think and thrive.
Los primeros 1,825 días de la vida de un niño son el periodo de desarrollo más intenso de su vida. A los 5 años, el cerebro de un niño está desarrollado en un 90%. Los primeros años son una ventana crítica de oportunidades, que dan forma a la capacidad del niño para aprender, pensar y prosperar.