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Making discoveries in brain and behavior to unravel the mysteries of the developing mind.

10/14/2026

Last chance to register for the "Read, Talk, Play Thrive Literacy Conference"! Designed for Head Start leaders and educators who support children from birth to age 5, this conference will highlight evidence-based ways to strengthen literacy through reading, writing, talking, singing, and play ---along with practical strategies you can apply right away!
Register here: https://bit.ly/literacy2026

10/07/2026

Your favorite early childhood learning module recently got an upgrade! Module 2, "Why the First 2000 Days Matter: A Look Inside the Brain," is now available in two formats: a new video version with expanded visuals as well as the original, click-through layout. Check them out and comment below to let us know which version works best for you! https://modules.ilabs.uw.edu/module/why-the-first-2000-days-matter-a-look-inside-the-brain-video-format/

09/30/2026

I-LABS outreach staff, Beth Zack and Marie Baeta, will be presenting on early phonological awareness at the Read, Talk, Play, Thrive: A Whole Child Literacy Institute happening Nov 4-6 in Atlanta GA! Registration is free, learn more here: https://whova.com/web/N-V6a3G9r20eJ9B88YlOLtfp8PWxAbhv47nacCqVp9Y=/

09/23/2026

Are you a piano player between the ages of 18–30?
We are recruiting participants for a research study exploring how the brain processes sounds and how this relates to other cognitive skills.

Participation includes one approximately 2-hour visit to I-LABS at the University of
Washington. Eligible participants may receive up to $110 via Tango Gift Card for
participating. Free parking is provided, and eligible transportation costs may also be reimbursed.

Interested in participating?
Scan the QR code to complete our interest form or complete this link below.
https://buff.ly/g8ziMMN

09/13/2026

Today is National Grandparents Day! Did you know that grandparents can help their grandchildren form lasting memories? Revisit this New York Times article featuring I-LABS co-director, Andrew Meltzoff, to learn more!
https://ilabs.uw.edu/sites/default/files/NYT_What%20Will%20Grandchild%20Remember_9_24_19.pdf

09/09/2026

Happy National Teddy Bear Day! Celebrate our favorite stuffed companions today with a fun activity that encourages children to design and build bridges between their toy friends:https://modules.ilabs.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Friend-Bridges.pdf

09/02/2026

This school season, we're going back to the basics! Discover the "ABC's of Play", a fun and informative poster connecting research to practice for with families, practitioners, and educators! Check out our resource here: https://buff.ly/i6yNOPe

08/26/2026

Did you know that how we think and feel about ourselves is learned? By rethinking our attitudes and biases, we can help young children counter stereotypes about themselves and others.

08/19/2026

School season reminder! The ways that children think and feel about themselves impacts how they learn. Explore strategies for supporting young children’s sense of self to support their learning journey with our module: https://modules.ilabs.uw.edu/module/how-childrens-sense-of-self-affects-learning/

08/12/2026

This Literacy Institute is coming back! This time, in Atlanta, GA (Nov 4-6)📚️ ✨️
Explore the same great institute content, plus a few deeper dives to keep things fresh.

👶 Built for Head Start leaders and educators supporting children, birth-5
🧠 Brain-building literacy strategies through reading, talking, singing, writing and play
🆕 First time joining? You'll get a strong foundation + ready-to-use tools
🔁 Been before? Come back for deeper discussion and new takeaways

🔗 Learn more/register: https://bit.ly/literacy2026

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