I-LABS @UW_ILABS
I-LABS is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to discovering the core principles of human learning, with an emphasis on children from birth to age five. ilabs.uw.edu Seattle, WA Joined May 2010-
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🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 📷Join our FREE Spanish Language Camp at I-LABS! From July 1 to August 16, immerse your child in an enriching language experience like no other. Register now and secure your child's spot in our language camp. 📷#ILABS #SummerCamp #EarlyLearning
Introducing Rodolfo Cortes Barragan, a Research Scientist at I-LABS! 🌟 Rodolfo studys how Latinx cultural values and everyday social experiences promote children's kindness and generosity. #PeopleofILABS
I-LABS faculty member Chantel Prat and her graduate student Iris Kuo were recently featured in this UW News Q&A feature. Their research reveals that neural connection between learning a second language is similar to learning to code. Read more: washington.edu/news/2024/04/2…
Join us for another FREE talk tomorrow!🎉 Our very own Amelia Bachleda will dive into "Play: The Brain Architect." Discover the crucial role of play in children's brain development and learn how to create a supportive play environment. Register now! forms.office.com/r/Ni6nvA8Y0K
Celebrate Earth Day with your little ones! Encourage their innate curiosity and sense of wonder by letting them explore the outdoors. Engage all their senses as they listen to sounds, feel textures, smell scents, and observe changes in weather. Let's make every day Earth Day! 🌱
Join us tomorrow for our BabyTalks webinar in partnership with the Hearing Speech and Deafness Center! Our very own Marie Baeta will delve into how American Sign Language benefits learning for infants and toddlers of all abilities. Register here: event.on24.com/wcc/r/4497044/…
Our latest video shares secrets of infant language development! Research co-author Patricia Kuhl says "'Parents' natural use of parentese & warm back-and-forth responses to babies have measurable impacts on the brain."👶🧠
New findings reveal the brain science behind everyday social interactions. Our study showed an increase in babies' neural activity in areas tied to attention when caregivers engaged infants in warm, reciprocal interactions. Learn more: ilabs.uw.edu/i-labs-news/ne…
Happy Friday!🎉Kickstart your weekend with our newest STEM activity! Gather some household items like cardboard, paper tubes, and blankets to create a cozy shelter for your favorite toy. Plan, build, and decorate - it's all part of the fun! Share your final design with us below!
Did you know that at 10 months, children start engaging in joint attention? This milestone shapes their vocabulary growth as they follow caregivers' eye gaze and cues. Learn more about the role of social interaction and how children's unique strategies evolve over time! 🧠👶
Ever wondered how children go from a single word to expressing hundreds? First words typically emerge between 10-15 months, with vocabularies slowly building over time. From familiar objects to routines and actions, children's early words reflect their world. #LanguageDevelopment
Ever wondered what a 2-year-old's world looks like? They're bundles of energy, curiosity, and big feelings! Check our new video to explore how toddlers navigate their emotions and develop crucial executive function skills through play. youtube.com/watch?v=4iQWby…
📖 Happy International Children's Book Day! Celebrate with our curated selection of I-LABS recommended books for toddlers, preschoolers, and beyond. What's your family's favorite children's book? Share your recommendations below! #InternationalChildrensBookDay #ReadingWithKids
🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Join our FREE Spanish Language Camp at I-LABS! From July 1 to August 16, immerse your child in an enriching language experience like no other. Register now and secure your child's spot in our language camp. 🎉 #ILABS #SummerCamp #EarlyLearning
Research highlights the significance of children's earliest encounters with language as the bedrock for learning in various areas. Reading, singing, and storytelling with children foster knowledge across domains, from language to social skills. 📚
Research shows that active play can help regulate emotions, while quieter playtime with favorite toys or books can provide calm for more introspective children. Check out our new video to discover how tailored play boosts emotional skills. Let's learn and grow together!🚀👶
In a recent article titled "What Babies Think" featured in Der Spiegel, I-LABS co-Director Andrew Meltzoff was quoted about the cognitive abilities observed in infants and children, and how these are studied in a research lab. Read more: ilabs.uw.edu/i-labs-news/wh…
Did you know that play has transformative power for your child's development? Explore our latest blog post to delve into why playtime matters and uncover exciting ways to enrich your child's learning through fun-filled activities. #PlayMatters #ChildDevelopment🌱
I-LABS is proud to support the first webinar on American Sign Language (ASL) for the US Office of Head Start. Marie Baeta will be co-leading this webinar. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about how ASL supports learning for all preschoolers! event.on24.com/wcc/r/4395607/…
How Children Acquire Racial Biases thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/how-children-a… #Education #Psychology via @mitpress
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I-LABS faculty member Chantel Prat and her graduate student Iris Kuo were recently featured in this UW News Q&A feature. Their research reveals that neural connection between learning a second language is similar to learning to code. Read more: washington.edu/news/2024/04/2…
Join us for another FREE talk tomorrow!🎉 Our very own Amelia Bachleda will dive into "Play: The Brain Architect." Discover the crucial role of play in children's brain development and learn how to create a supportive play environment. Register now! forms.office.com/r/Ni6nvA8Y0K
🚨 BREAKING: @ehaspel's investigation into private equity & shareholders' impact on #childcare is here. 🚨 An unprecedented degree of investor activity is creating a cascade of risks, threatening the path toward an inclusive child care system. bit.ly/3JuBWBt
Celebrate Earth Day with your little ones! Encourage their innate curiosity and sense of wonder by letting them explore the outdoors. Engage all their senses as they listen to sounds, feel textures, smell scents, and observe changes in weather. Let's make every day Earth Day! 🌱
"Parentese," a high-pitched tone used by parents when responding to a baby’s babbling and gestures, has been proven to be increasingly crucial for infant language growth, according to new research by @UW_ILABS: washington.edu/news/2024/04/0…
📖 Happy International Children's Book Day! Celebrate with our curated selection of I-LABS recommended books for toddlers, preschoolers, and beyond. What's your family's favorite children's book? Share your recommendations below! #InternationalChildrensBookDay #ReadingWithKids
Celebrating the brilliant women of I-LABS this International Women's Day! From researchers to admin staff, they contribute invaluable insights to advance early learning and brain science. Here's to the inspiring women shaping the future of education and neuroscience! #WomenInSTEM
#NewPublication: Buffett Institute Executive Director @WalterGilliam co-wrote an essay with Andrew N. Meltzoff at @UW_ILABS for the current issue of Dædalus from @americanacad. Read their piece on young children and implicit racial biases: amacad.org/publication/yo…
Thanks to @seattletimes for showcasing our recent research on parental discussions about Black Lives Matter. Our findings reveal that while Black parents address racial inequality directly, white parents often avoid the topic. 📰 Read more: seattletimes.com/seattle-news/u…
Did you know your unconscious social behavior can influence your children's biases? Our research reveals that preschoolers witnessing biased actions tend to exhibit similar biases. Watch the experiment capturing children's social bias in this video. vimeo.com/456230195/8768…
Grandparents ROCK! A new @UW_ILABS study has found that Latinx children living with grandparents at home were more likely to exhibit behaviors that accommodate or benefit others, voluntary actions such as sharing, comforting, helping and cooperating. bit.ly/49n6W1v
Join us TONIGHT at 7:30 PM at Town Hall Seattle for an engaging interview with @CharanRanganath by @ChantelPratPhD. Explore insights from Dr. Ranganath's new book "Why We Remember," delving into the profound nature of human memory and its impact on our identity and experiences.
"Some things will drop out of the public eye and will go away, but there will always be science, engineering, and technology. And there will always, always be mathematics." —Katherine Johnson
Did you know that specific brain areas track facial expressions, eyes, and even smiles? From birth, infants are drawn by human faces and mimic expressions. Educators, use this insight to foster collaborative environments and enhance learning experience.💡 youtube.com/watch?v=objXbe…
Every child deserves to feel valued and empowered. Tailor the learning environment to their needs with these research-based tips. Engage in observation to connect deeply with their interests and movements, and ignite creativity through collaborative storytelling. 🌟
📢New study from @UW & @NorthwesternU researchers on how parents' conversational approaches to #BLM differ by race. Congrats Andrew Meltzoff, @OnnieRogers, @KatharineEScott, Finn Wintz, Sarah Eisenman, Chiara Dorsi, David Chae washington.edu/news/2024/02/0… @UWnews @UW_ILABS @UWArtSci
Educational opportunities are inequitably distributed, and this leads to discrepancies in academic and career outcomes. I-LABS is working to ensure every child feels welcome, valued, and empowered in their learning journey. Explore our research for an inclusive future! 📚
Language is a part of culture, and learning multiple languages helps children build their identities and understand multiple ways of knowing and being. Use these research-based activities to help all children celebrate the power of multilingualism. 🌍✨ #ILABS #Multilingualism
From a young age, children observe and generalize biases based on race, ethnicity, nationality, and language. They notice differences in behavior and treatment. Read our research to cultivate awareness of bias and promote inclusivity to shape a more equitable future for our kids.