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Free Courses for Early Childhood Educators

Every interaction counts.

Conversational turns — those simple back-and-forth interactions during diaper changes, at the lunch table, on the playground — build stronger brains, bigger vocabularies, and better futures.

LENA's FREE early childhood education mini-courses give you research-backed strategies to make the most of everyday moments. You'll learn practical, proven strategies that boost kindergarten readiness, language development, and classroom connection — while making your job more rewarding.
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Small Interactions, Big Outcomes

Celebrate the power of everyday teacher-child interactions! Explore simple, research-backed strategies to support brain development, positive behavior, and responsive relationships.

Course Duration: 10 minutes

Talking With Infants

Can you have a conversation with an infant? Yes! Learn how coos and babbles — and your reactions to those sounds — lay the foundation for a baby's development.

Course Duration: 10 minutes

Getting Toddlers Talking

Do you feel like you're talking all day, but not really connecting with your toddlers?
By focusing on improving adult-child interactions, you can inspire growth and build responsive relationships, and advance children’s language skills. Let's learn about it together!

Course Duration: 10 minutes

Talking with Preschoolers

Your everyday conversations with preschoolers matter so much! Learn how they shape self-image and brain development, and get them ready for kindergarten.

Course Duration: 10 minutes

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