Conversational turns, serve-and-return interactions, back-and-forth exchanges. Whatever you call them, they’re crucial. Learn how @LENAearlytalk is helping caregivers focus on early talk with its ‘talk pedometer’ technology. Visit lena.org/technology.
According to the Harvard Center on the Developing Child, early childhood is the most active period for brain growth. Early talk is a critical catalyst for that growth! Learn more from @LENAearlytalk at lena.org/conversational-turns-research.
LENA Talking Tip #7 Wait for their response. Children need time to process language before they form a response! Learn more about how children process language at https://www.lena.org/conversational-turns/.
Serve-and-return interactions, or conversational turns, are one of the most predictive metrics of a baby’s long-term well-being. Even a newborn baby benefits from early talk! Learn more from @LENAearlytalk at lena.org/conversational-turns.
Improving early language development for toddlers and infants is one of the most impactful and cost-effective ways to improve their brain development. Stream a webinar from @LENAearlytalk to learn more: info.lena.org/conversational-turns-webinar.
1 in 4 children comes to kindergarten without the skills they need to succeed. Research shows that focusing on talking to children more when they’re babies increases their school readiness. Learn more from @LENAearlytalk at lena.org/huntsville-schools-longitudinal-evaluation.
The amount of conversation children experience during the first few years of life varies widely. This ‘early talk gap’ leads directly to the ‘achievement gap’ later in school. There’s a simple solution: More early talk! Learn more from @LENAearlytalk at lena.org/achievement-gap.
It’s true! Researchers from @LENAearlytalk have found that the number of conversational turns children experience between 18 and 24 months of age correlate to their IQ 10 years later! Learn more at lena.org/longitudinal-study.
Having back-and-forth interactions with babies is so important for their brain development. But what’s the right amount of talk that parents and caregivers should aim for? Researchers from @LENAearlytalk have found out. Download the report at info.lena.org/inside-early-talk.
LENA (@LENAearlytalk) is a nonprofit that works with school districts, hospitals, Head Start sites, library systems, and universities around the world to accelerate language development in children birth to three. Learn more about their programs at lena.org/implement-LENA.
According to the Harvard Center on the Developing Child, early childhood is the most active period for brain growth Parents, grandparents, teachers, and other caregivers can all help build babies’ brains! Learn more from @LENAearlytalk at lena.org/conversational-turns-research.
1 in 4 children comes to kindergarten without the skills they need to succeed. Research shows that focusing on talking to children more when they’re babies increases their school readiness. Learn more from @LENAearlytalk at lena.org/huntsville-schools-longitudinal-evaluation.
A #TalkingTip from @LENAearlytalk: At bedtime, hold up a stuffed bear, hug the bear, and then give the bear to your baby to touch and hug. Narrate the action ‘Hug’ as they do it, so they learn the word to the action! Download the 14 Talking Tips: info.lena.org/14-talking-tips.
A #TalkingTip from @LENAearlytalk: During clothing changes with your infant, tie a balloon above them when they are on their back, and turn on the fan! When your baby notices it, talk about how the balloon is moving. Download the 14 Talking Tips: info.lena.org/14-talking-tips.
A #TalkingTip from @LENAearlytalk: Washing hands with an infant or toddler can be opportunity for a moment of meaningful interaction. Tune in and respond to what they look at, do, and say! Download the 14 Talking Tips: info.lena.org/14-talking-tips.
A #TalkingTip from @LENAearlytalk: Join in when your toddler is playing with their toys! If dinosaurs are popular with them, try commenting on their make-believe dino adventures: ‘Your T-Rex looks very fierce!’ Download the 14 Talking Tips: info.lena.org/14-talking-tips.
A #TalkingTip from @LENAearlytalk: When you’re on a walk with an infant, notice what interests them. Talk about what they’re doing. For example: ‘You’re gurgling and waving your arms! Are you excited to be on a walk?’ Download the 14 Talking Tips: info.lena.org/14-talking-tips.
A #TalkingTip from @LENAearlytalk: Animate stories you read by pausing to make exaggerated facial expressions that show the different emotions in the book. Use big and small hand gestures to describe an item’s size. Download the 14 Talking Tips: info.lena.org/14-talking-tips
A #TalkingTip from @LENAearlytalk: Hold your toddler on your knee and bounce them to each word in a nursery rhyme. They’ll love the rhythm! Use exaggerated facial expressions to bring the story to life. Download the 14 Talking Tips: info.lena.org/14-talking-tips.
A #TalkingTip from @LENAearlytalk: Talk about what you’re doing as you transition between activities at home. ‘Mommy is getting ready to work on my computer. First I’ll get a snack. Do you want a snack while you color?’ Download the 14 Talking Tips: info.lena.org/14-talking-tips.
A #TalkingTip from @LENAearlytalk: Screen time is an opportunity for interaction! Instead of watching TV passively, ask children what their favorite characters are doing, or ask them what they think might happen next. Download the 14 Talking Tips: info.lena.org/14-talking-tips.
Consejos prácticos del reporte “Inside Early Talk” de LENA.
Having back-and-forth interactions with young children is so important for brain development, even when they’re infants and toddlers. @LENAearlytalk reminds us to double down. If you have one ‘conversational turn,’ go for two! Download the full graphic at info.lena.org/more-talk.
Having back-and-forth interactions with young children is so important for brain development, even when they’re infants and toddlers. @LENAearlytalk reminds us to pay attention to what they’re interested in. Download the full graphic at info.lena.org/more-talk.
Having back-and-forth interactions with young children is so important for brain development, even when they’re infants and toddlers. @LENAearlytalk reminds us to avoid interrupting your child when they engage with you. Download the full graphic at info.lena.org/more-talk.
Having back-and-forth interactions with young children is so important for brain development, even when they’re infants and toddlers. @LENAearlytalk found out that the families who talk the most aren’t doing it all the time! Download the full graphic at info.lena.org/more-talk.
Having back-and-forth interactions with young children is so important for brain development, even when they’re infants and toddlers. @LENAearlytalk reminds us to turn your everyday routines into conversations! Download the full graphic at info.lena.org/more-talk.
Having back-and-forth interactions with young children is so important for brain development, even when they’re infants and toddlers. @LENAearlytalk reminds us to make screen time interactive. Talk about what’s happening! Download the full graphic at info.lena.org/more-talk.