Picture This
Early Talk = School Ready
Presented by LENA
Webinar Recording: Rethinking School Readiness
Originally aired: October 30, 2024
When you picture a kindergartener, what do you see?
At LENA, we see a vibrant young child framed by confidence, curiosity, and the ability to communicate and connect.
How did they get there? Early talk.
Our work through the first five years—focused on positive interactions in early childhood—shapes a child’s readiness for school and life.
“School readiness” often gets tangled in a web of standards and divided responsibilities.
So let’s simplify it.
In this webinar, we’re rethinking school readiness by focusing on the essentials: early language skills that form the bedrock of future success.
We’ll zoom out to see the bigger picture—how early talk leads to school readiness—and explore how early learning and K–12 systems can collaborate more effectively to prepare children for kindergarten. Together, we’ll uncover how fostering quality conversations and cross-system collaboration creates a clear path to positive outcomes.
What We Explore in the Webinar:
- The many facets of school readiness: the landscape, the challenges, and the opportunities
- New data showing how LENA Grow is equipping children with the language and social skills to thrive
- The road ahead: how early educators and schools can align their efforts to support young learners
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