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Infographic showing how conversational turns help children learn to read and write, with arrows indicating progression from infants saying sounds to early graders reading and writing sentences. Colorful graphics and text explain each stage.

Learning to read & write starts earlier than you think

Literacy doesn’t start in first grade or kindergarten. Conversational turns at ages 0-5 play a big role! 

Created in collaboration with Lucy Hart Paulson, co-author of LETRS for Early Childhood Educators, this graphic shows how learning to talk and learning to read and write happen in parallel.

Free Webinar: Redesigning Support for New Teachers

What if the key to a stronger early childhood workforce isn’t just better hiring — it’s better beginnings?
New research from LENA, in partnership with Porter-Leath in Tennessee, reveals that the first months of a teacher’s career are pivotal — not just for retention, but for informing quality, confidence, and long-term growth.
Read more here > 

June 10 at 1:00 p.m. ET

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