Materials to support family engagement during LENA Grow
Family engagement is embedded seamlessly into LENA Grow. Resources are provided throughout the program to support you in answering questions, communicating progress, and sharing talk strategies.
Resources to share:
- Introducing LENA Grow to Families slide deck
This presentation explains the LENA Grow program to families: how LENA Grow works, why teachers like it, how participating will benefit their child. For more information on family recruitment messaging and resources, visit this article.
Download English | Spanish - Family Recruitment webpage
Explain LENA Grow in family-friendly terms! Get an overview of what LENA Grow is, how it works, and the benefits of the program. Share with families to help answer the question: "Why should my child participate in LENA Grow?"
Visit English | Spanish - Family engagement handout webpage
Download (or link to) PDF versions of the weekly Family Talk handouts. Printed versions of these handouts are included in the Teacher Guide.
Visit English or Spanish - LENA's Social Media Kit
Encourage families to focus on talk at home! Choose from a collection of posts to share on your organization's social media accounts.
Visit English | Spanish - Family Engagement Tracker/Engaging Families with LENA Grow page
One side helps teachers track when they connect with families about LENA Grow. The other side offers strategies and questions to help support families as they increase talk at home. A copy of this insert is found in the front pocket of the Teacher Guide.
Download English | Spanish