Julie Turner, PhD

Educational consultant focusing on early childhood development and leadership development

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Let’s talk about language-rich environments.

One of the determining factors in both the speed at which your child develops language and the size of his/her early vocabulary is exposure to (direct & interactive) caregiver speech.

Even before your baby is using language conventionally, he/she is soaking up all of yours. (And I do mean ALL… keep it G-rated.)

One way to support your baby’s language/brain development is to narrate your life together. (Engage your child by talking about the steps you’re taking as you fold the laundry, for example. Or describe what you’ve received as you sort through the mail.)

This grandpa gets a gold star here - not only narrating, but turning the simple act of rolling a ball back and forth into a thrilling TV sports play-by-play that includes the baby’s name and actions over and over.

What a lucky little guy to be so immersed in language. He’ll be better off for it… just you wait and see!

What strategies have you used to ensure your child is surrounded by interactive talk?

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[Julie Turner, PhD @DrJATurner]

@DrMorganTELL Beautiful!

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Why do toddlers love hide and seek?

It may be because they take pleasure in both parts.

The act of hiding provides young children a rare form of autonomy - a chance to briefly (and safely) distance themselves from caregivers in a location of their own choosing.

But being sought and found may be even more exciting.

In life we seek out the things we care for. So the process of being sought/found is both affirming of the child’s value and a demonstration that they are loved.

You’ll note that the point for this little one isn’t so much to hide, as it is to be found. Watch her delight at the end.

[Fixing Education @FixingEducation]

WAYS TO IMPROVE Education

1 Stop viewing our kids as numbers

2 Less standardized testing

3 Provide actual & appropriate consequences for students to learn from

4 Provide more supports

5 Provide teachers more prep time

6 Smaller class sizes

7 Increase teacher salaries

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky coined the term “zone of proximal development” to describe the space just beyond a learner’s independent ability - but in which they can find success with the support of a more capable other.

What a lovely example we have here. This sweet little one struggles mightily to regulate her disappointment when asked to come inside from playtime, but - with strategies suggested by mom - manages to work through the moment without a meltdown. (And that breath!)

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[Julie Turner, PhD @DrJATurner]

@fcboe Congratulations, Harrison!

[Julie Turner, PhD @DrJATurner]

@fcboe I remember when the Alofes first moved to PTC. Tito and his sister attended Kedron Elementary. They were super achievers way back them. Congratulations, Tito!

[Julie Turner, PhD @DrJATurner]

For working parents with young children, it's time to start thinking about summer child care. Check out this blog from Quality Care for Children:
https://t.co/cO8gyTqNqN

[FCHS Tigers @FCHSTigers]

There are no better people to curate THE Fayette County High School with than our amazing APs MrsCherry-Lee, @CoachStikes @MrHall437 @key2268 ~they are individually & collectively #TheEyeOfTheTiger exemplifying #ExcellenceInAllWeDo ROARING #TigerPride‼️@fcboe

[Tosha Oliver @TROliverEDU]

A school cannot run effectively without Assistant Principals! Instructional best practices, innovative culture builders, positive climate creators, institutional knowledge holders! Thank you for your LEADERSHIP! ❤️🤍💙 @DrTALarry @cliftonclark33 @CathyFolden @haynescares

[Julie Turner, PhD @DrJATurner]

@TROliverEDU @KarenGSmith3 @OfficialGHSA @FayetteSports @fcboe @SandyCreekHoops @SCHS_Patriots @DrTALarry @CliftonClark @haynescares @CathyFolden ❤️

[Monica Reckley @MonicaReckley]

FES and FCHS collaborate to put on a program to culminate an amazing Black History Month!

[Julie Turner, PhD @DrJATurner]

@HollyClarkEdu Yes!

[Julie Turner, PhD @DrJATurner]

@DrMorganTELL @TheRtILady @mskkeverett Hmmm, 19 points. Yes, I’ve been around for a while…

[Julie Turner, PhD @DrJATurner]

Did you know that child care centers must meet 362 rules for licensing? Inspections are unannounced and can occur twice a year. That means child care centers have to meet all those licensing rules every day, all day long! It's hard work to provide quality care for young children.

[Fayette SS @fayette_ss]

Look at these amazing Economics educators and me. @Georgiaecon

[Julie Turner, PhD @DrJATurner]

@PauletEnglish @BlocksDesign Such a pretty mural!

[Todd Whitaker @ToddWhitaker]

How awesome is this?!

[Daniel Willingham @DTWillingham]

Time magazine looks at changes in the teaching of reading, prominently featuring @ReadingShanahan, @ehanford. https://t.co/IPAv6N1VFi The whole thing is good, but the opening is particularly effective.

[Julie Turner, PhD @DrJATurner]

@dylanwiliam @BarryGarelick @amandavande1 @rcraigen @erickalenze @DexTeacher Better to base feedback on success criteria so a student knows next steps for improvement.