The ReadPlayTalk Podcast

In this episode, we are talking with Thelma Fuentes who is the LENA Start Program Facilitator in Mesquite ISD about our fall LENA Start groups.LENA Start is a free parent education program for families with children under the age of three. Throughout 8-weekly sessions, families will learn how simply talking more with their child will help to build their brain and set them up for success in school and beyond. Learn more about Mesquite ISD’s fall LENA Start groups at www.readplaytalk.com/lenastartLearn more about the LENA Device at www.lena.org/technologGo back and listen to previous Read Play Talk Podcast episodes on LENA Start at www.readplaytalk.com/podcastEpisode 18: Interview with LENA Start Participant Chandra CourtneyEpisode 21: Interview with Brittaney Robinson from the LENA FoundationEpisode 32: LENA Start on Campuses with Veronica ArmendarizIf you have any questions or would like to sign up for a LENA Start group, call 972-882-5463 or email TFuentes2@mesquiteisd.orgFollow LENA Start on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LENAStartMISDFollow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home!Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk  Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

Show Notes

In this episode, we are talking with Thelma Fuentes who is the LENA Start Program Facilitator in Mesquite ISD about our fall LENA Start groups.



LENA Start is a free parent education program for families with children under the age of three. Throughout 8-weekly sessions, families will learn how simply talking more with their child will help to build their brain and set them up for success in school and beyond. 


Learn more about Mesquite ISD’s fall LENA Start groups at www.readplaytalk.com/lenastart


Learn more about the LENA Device at www.lena.org/technolog




Go back and listen to previous Read Play Talk Podcast episodes on LENA Start at www.readplaytalk.com/podcast


Episode 18: Interview with LENA Start Participant Chandra Courtney

Episode 21: Interview with Brittaney Robinson from the LENA Foundation

Episode 32: LENA Start on Campuses with Veronica Armendariz



If you have any questions or would like to sign up for a LENA Start group, call 972-882-5463 or email TFuentes2@mesquiteisd.org


Follow LENA Start on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LENAStartMISD


Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk 

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk  

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

What is The ReadPlayTalk Podcast?

Join us as we take a closer look at Mesquite ISD's ReadPlayTalk initiative, exploring parent and child interaction, school involvement, business partnerships, and community engagement. By listening to this podcast, you'll be encouraged to read, play, and talk with your child every day!