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Wearing the LENA Vest

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How can I help children wear the LENA vest?

Children react differently to wearing a LENA vest. Focus on making the experience positive for each child. Change your approach based on what you know about each child's personality and needs.

And don't worry. If a child still doesn't want to wear a vest after trying the tips below, wait a week and try again!


Strategies to try

Listen to the audio overview for practical tips on introducing the LENA vest. 
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Share the Our LENA Day story to help children understand what a LENA Day is like in a classroom.

Teachers recommend reading aloud 2-3 times prior to your first LENA Day, and as many times as needed throughout the sequence.

Digital: English | Spanish
Print: English | Spanish

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Educator example

Watch how these teachers remind the children how to be "superheroes" while wearing the LENA vest.

 

What strategy will you use to introduce the LENA vest?