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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

Want to make every conversation with your toddlers count?
Discover how small changes in your interactions can spark connection, build trust, and boost language development. Let’s explore 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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