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A colorful infographic titled “Conversation Starters for Feelings & Emotions: Toddler–Preschool” by LENA. It features five sections with tips and speech bubbles offering examples for talking about feelings with young children.
Conversation Starters for Feelings & Emotions
One of the most effective ways to increase emotional intelligence is to talk about feelings! These tips offer ways to support children in identifying, acknowledging, and working through their emotions.
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Tip Sheets
A colorful handout titled "Using the 14 Talking Tips to support social-emotional development" lists and describes tips for engaging with children, such as talking about what they’re doing and using friendly faces. Icons and playful fonts decorate the page.
Using the 14 Talking Tips To Support Emotional Development
This resource (available in English & Spanish) helps support children in learning to recognize, understand, and navigate their feelings and emotions. Share with educators and families in your community!
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White Papers
Cover of a report titled "LENA Grow and Language/Social Skills" featuring a smiling woman holding a young child. The report is authored by Rosemary Russo, dated February 2023, with a pink and orange gradient design.
LENA Grow and Language/Social Skills
How does LENA Grow, a professional development program for early educators, help improve children’s language and social skills?
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Webinars
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Understanding Challenging Behavior in Early Childhood Education
In this webinar we will discuss how a focused approach on educator-child interactions can enhance relationships and support healthy social behaviors.
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Blog Posts
Webinar Highlights: Growing Confident Learners. Four headshots of diverse speakers are shown on a purple background with decorative stars, beside bold white event text and an image of a smiling adult hugging a child.
Growing Confident Learners: Webinar Highlights
In “Growing Confident Learners,” experts explored questions about the critical role of self-confidence in early childhood education.
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Blog Posts
A woman in a purple hijab sits on the floor, smiling and talking to a boy with brown hair. Colorful blocks are between them, highlighting social-emotional development as speech bubbles show their engaging conversation.
Social Skills in Early Childhood: New Evidence of LENA Grow’s Effectiveness
New data analysis suggests LENA Grow accelerates social development, a strong sign of kindergarten readiness.
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Blog Posts
A webinar follow-up graphic titled "Understanding Challenging Behavior in Early Childhood Education," featuring five speakers' headshots in hexagons and a caregiver supporting a child facing challenging behavior in the background.
Challenging Behavior in Early Childhood Education: Webinar Highlights
Challenging behavior is among the most pressing issues facing early childhood educators today.
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Blog Posts
Three illustrated scenes depict responses to challenging behaviors in early childhood education: a woman sits beside a child in bed, a caregiver hugs a worried child, and a woman comforts a sad child. Backgrounds feature colorful abstract shapes on purple.
Understanding Challenging Behavior in Early Childhood Education: A Focus on Communication Skills
Discover how to identify and respond to challenging behaviors in early childhood education classrooms and explore how LENA can help!
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Blog Posts
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With Social and Language Delays on the Rise, Here’s One Part of the Solution
Does participating in LENA Grow have an impact on children experiencing social and language delays? The data may surprise you!
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