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Patty Smith Hill understood the assignment. Long before brain science confirmed the importance of responsive interactions, the Patty Hill, NAEYC's first president, insisted that early learning builds a child's belief in their own abilities. And that belief fuels confident learning, a vital tool for overcoming obstacles and economic distress. She created classroom environments where children could freely explore, communicate, and build confidence through natural expression. She believed that ALL children, regardless of economic background, had the potential to thrive through meaningful interactions and play. This idea played out in her continuous work to promote high-quality instruction in kindergarten education. Her legacy lives on in every classroom where children find their voice. Her story is SO interesting! It's worth reading, and you can find it at https://hubs.la/Q037b-fB0. #WomensHistoryMonth #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ConfidentLearners #KindergartenReadiness #Kindergarten #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #EarlyChildhoodEducators #Teachers #ChildLedPlay #ChildLedLearning

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We were thrilled to see LENA's technology featured in The Hechinger Report article about how our programs are helping teachers create more interactive classroom environments! Data talks: 1 in 4 children experience little attention from caregivers, even in high-rated programs. But when teachers use LENA's technology and coaching to track and improve conversational turns, some pretty amazing stuff happens. Our research shows that reaching 40 conversational turns per hour creates optimal brain development. That's why cities, states, and programs across the country are investing in our programs. Every interaction counts in building young brains. Read the full article to see how our partners are using LENA to transform early education across the country. ↓ https://bit.ly/3FllHrv #EarlyChildhoodEducation #BrainDevelopment #TeacherSupport #EarlyChildhood #EarlyChildhoodEducators #Caregivers #SupportTeachers #EarlyTalk

How do you celebrate Women's History Month with babies? With books, of course! Research shows that interactive reading in infancy builds important brain connections. The books recs below introduce strong female role models and create natural opportunities for meaningful interactions with the littlest learners in your life: ??'I Like Myself!' by Karen Beaumont ??'Little Feminist Board Book Set' by Lydia Ortiz ??'Frida: A Bilingual Counting Book' by Rodriguez & Stein - Builds language in two languages! Remember: It's not just about reading the words! It's about the interactions you have along the way. Point, pause, and let your little one respond! What's your favorite book for inspiring conversations with infants? Share below! #EarlyChildhoodEducation #TeachingTips #ParentingTips #WomensHistoryMonth #EarlyChildhood #EarlyLearning #EarlyLiteracy #LanguageDevelopment

Miss our webinar on early literacy last week? We've got you covered! ?? Stream the conversation featuring expert panelists, Nicol Russell from Teaching Strategies and Shurita Thomas-Tate, PhD and Associate Professor at Missouri State University. You'll discover how interactive talk and responsive relationships in the first five years create the foundation for reading success. Watch it at https://hubs.la/Q036N3pK0 #EarlyChildhoodWebinar #EarlyLearningWebinar #Webinars #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #Teachers #EarlyEducators #Educators

Last week, two of our amazing LENA team members were excited to have the opportunity to attend the TXAEYC Early Childhood Education Rally Day at the Texas State Capitol! Lindsey Santarelli and Colleen Tracy Haddad were able to meet with some of the state's representatives and discuss the important issues facing #ECE. It's always an exciting opportunity when LENA gets to advocate for teachers, families, and young children in this way! A huge thank you to Audrey Rowland, President of TXAEYC; Kim Kofron, Senior Director of Education at Children At Risk; Jerletha McDonald, CEO of DFW Child Care Association; and ALL the state representatives that participated in this awesome rally! #EarlyChildhoodMatters #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducators #ECERally #ChildCare #EarlyLearning #Advocate

Did you know Maria Montessori was a doctor? She was the first woman in Europe to earn a medical degree. Her expertise was in psychiatry. In 1907, Maria opened her first school in Italy called the Children's House, a school for children ages 3-6. As a doctor and teacher, she watched how children learned. What she saw was simple but powerful: children learn best when they can explore and interact freely. Through watching children closely, she discovered what research now proves. Real and natural conversations with children and child-led play help them learn more. Today, her ideas still shape how we think about teaching young children. #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistory #WomenInECE #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducators #EarlyChildhood #EarlyLearning

We get "Look Who's Talking" meets "Star Wars" movie vibes from this quick video! How about you? ?? The fact is, babies' brains are CONSTANTLY growing. Every song and nursery rhyme you sing (even made up ones that make no sense!) helps their brains make new connections. Get more tips on how to easily support early literacy for children birth-5 here >> https://hubs.la/Q035C0C50 #EarlyLiteracy #EarlyChildhood #EarlyChildhoodEducation #BabyTalk #Babies #TeachingTips #EarlyLearning #

Studies show that more kids now than ever are struggling to do their schoolwork because they can't read well. But there's hope. A way to change this for future generations of children. Science shows babies learn to read later by talking and interacting with adults now. Children who develop #EarlyLiteracySkills from birth are more likely to succeed in school AND have better overall life outcomes. That's why LENA helps measure and boost these important conversations. Learn more about the importance of early literacy and how to improve outcomes for children in our latest blog: https://hubs.la/Q036MbR30 #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyChildhoodPrograms #EarlyLearning #SupportTheFuture #KidsAreTheFuture #EarlyChildhoodTeachers #EarlyLearning

Did you know? The foundation for reading success starts with interactive talk in the first five years. Early educators are the champions of these vital back-and-forth conversations that literally build children's brains! Join us and Teaching Strategies as we explore: ?How responsive relationships build literacy ?The crucial role of early educators in literacy development ?Practical strategies for implementing literacy programs Don't miss this conversation about transforming children's futures through early literacy! Not able to make it? It'll be recorded! Registrants will be notified when the recording is ready. Learn more and save your spot >>> https://hubs.la/Q036M-my0 #EarlyChildhoodWebinar #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyLearning #EarlyLiteracy #Reading #EarlyReading #Education #Teachers #EarlyChildhoodEducators