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1,2,3 Talk with Me1,2,3 Talk with Me<div class="ExternalClass8DAF88626335421A847A82E257500347"><h2>​<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Talk Builds Babies' Brains!</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> <br><br></span></h2><div><h3><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span></h3></div><div><div><h3><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">​What is 1,2,3 Talk with Me?  </span> </h3><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}">1</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">,2,3 Talk with Me is a free 8-week program for parents and caregivers that focuses on early talk to build babies’ brains. The program is based on the LENA Start curriculum which teaches caregivers 14 Talking Tips to use with their child. During the program, participants get to use a LENA talk pedometer once a week at home to measure early talk with their child. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div><div><div><h3><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Who is it for?</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></h3></div><div><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">1,2,3 Talk with Me is for caregivers who have children between the ages birth to 32 months. Participants are expected to attend all 8 weeks of the program and want to:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Learn how talk builds their baby’s brain.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"></span>Practice 14 Talking Tips at home to increase talk with their baby.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"></span>Receive a weekly report on early talk with their child.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li>Share experiences with other caregivers in a weekly group session.  <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul></div></div><div><div><h3><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">What can I expect</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">?</span></span> </h3><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Online classes are held once a week in a live, group session. Before class, participants watch videos about early talk and complete activities in a parent guide. During the online group session, an instructor guides caregivers in talking about what they learned. One day per week caregivers will use a LENA talk pedometer to measure early talk with their child and receive a personal report with the results. All participants who finish the class will receive 8 free books for their child.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div></div><div><h3><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Where can I take </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">the class</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">?</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></h3></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">​​Phoenix Public Library offers 1,2,3 Talk with Me classes online so participants can attend from home. Weekly group sessions are offered online using the WebEx platform.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">The library occasionally partners with community organizations to host in-person classes. During in-person sessions, all videos, activities, and discussions happen during class. Caregivers will use a LENA talk pedometer to measure early talk with their child one day per week at home and receive a personal report during class.  Classes are for adults only and childcare may be provided by the partnering organization. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">To be notified of upcoming classes, or for more information, please email </span><a href="mailto:%20earlyliteracy@phoenix.gov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">earlyliteracy@phoenix.gov</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> ​</span></p></div><h3><strong></strong></h3><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"></span></p></div></div>

 

 

 

 

For caregivers of babies birth-32 monthsFor caregivers of babies birth-32 monthshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/Youth Services/123-TalkWithMe_web.jpg289
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Talk builds babies' brains!Talk builds babies' brains!https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/Youth Services/LENA_Report_web.jpg292
LENA works to improve early language environments and boost kindergarten readiness.LENA works to improve early language environments and boost kindergarten readiness.https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/Youth Services/LENA_Start_digital_web.jpg291

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bringing Families with Young Children TogetherBringing Families with Young Children Togetherhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPUdE5FpBgs<div class="ExternalClass57D21280F87A427BA2DF03B04E7D1A00"><p>​<span class="NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW59079095" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:#000000;font-family:"calibri light", "calibri light_embeddedfont", "calibri light_msfontservice", sans-serif;font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">Virtual LENA Start classes </span><span class="NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW59079095" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:#000000;font-family:"calibri light", "calibri light_embeddedfont", "calibri light_msfontservice", sans-serif;font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">bring families with youn</span><span class="NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW59079095" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:#000000;font-family:"calibri light", "calibri light_embeddedfont", "calibri light_msfontservice", sans-serif;font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">g</span><span class="NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXW59079095" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:#000000;font-family:"calibri light", "calibri light_embeddedfont", "calibri light_msfontservice", sans-serif;font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;"> children together. </span><br></p></div>77
What Families Are SayingWhat Families Are Sayinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFy0qj2RsDY<div class="ExternalClass04B5CCD619574C5BA88D3ADD7B0DC108"><p>​Here is what families are saying about LENA Start (1,2,3 Talk with Me).<br></p></div>76

 

 

Not yet ready to participate but interested?Not yet ready to participate but interested?<i class="fas fa-envelope-square"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=749<div class="ExternalClassAE2B53FA293140C79330013B8B10914F">To be notified of upcomin​g 1,2,3 Talk With Me sessions, send us an email!​<br></div>mailto:earlyliteracy@phoenix.govNew Window