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Play Before Pencils Podcast
"Stacy shares even more of her wisdom & encouraging early childhood educators to look at how children *actually* develop literacy."
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Oct 14, 20241 min read
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The Voice of Early Childhood Podcast
"What's the ‘right time’ to start encouraging reading? These are some of the questions addressed in the episode and article by Stacy Benge."
stacybenge
Aug 12, 20241 min read
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IPA Porch Chat
I recently was a guest on IPA's porch chat discussing literacy and play!
stacybenge
Aug 7, 20240 min read
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Reimagine Childhood Podcast
One guideline is that every minute the adult uses for instruction should be 'paid back' to the child with an equal amount of child-led play.
stacybenge
Jun 3, 20241 min read
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alphabet knowledge begins with the child
Developing an interest and connection to the alphabet begins with the child and their world.
stacybenge
May 20, 20241 min read
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Three common myths about alphabet knowledge
three common myths about alphabet knowledge busted!
stacybenge
May 6, 20241 min read
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EYTV y'all!
Discover a revolutionary approach to early childhood education that nurtures the whole child. The Whole Child Alphabet on EYTV.
stacybenge
May 5, 20241 min read
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pre-writing is not a curriculum
Children learn to write through child-led play! All types of play!
stacybenge
Apr 30, 20241 min read
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the evolution of writing begins with mark making!
the evolution of writing begins with mark making, when young children run their hands through sensory substances and make marks!
stacybenge
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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Stories that Stick Podcast: Supporting Literacy Even When it Doesn't Look Anything Like Literacy
Stories that Stick Podcast: Supporting Literacy Even When it Doesn't Look Anything Like Literacy
stacybenge
Mar 7, 20242 min read
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Curriculum Companies?
Everything in the environment (materials, interactions, experiences) needs to connect to the children it serves.
stacybenge
Feb 13, 20241 min read
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All Play Develops Literacy
How freeing it is when we know the truth that ALL play supports literacy! Even if not "categorized" as literacy.
stacybenge
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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The Power of Blank Paper and Crayons (part two)
Blank paper and crayons are multifaceted, unlimited, & some of the most effective tools for an early learning environment. Place everywhere!
stacybenge
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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The Power of Blank Paper and Crayons
Embrace the power of blank paper and crayons!
stacybenge
Feb 7, 20241 min read
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The Whole Child Alphabet named Top Professional Read by That Early Childhood Nerd
Did you see that That Early Childhood Nerd (Heather Bernt-Santy) named my book, The Whole Child Alphabet: How Young Children Actually...
stacybenge
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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The Everything ECE Podcast: The Whole Child Alphabet with Stacy Benge
Author & Early Childhood speaker, Stacy Benge, joins Carla Ward on the podcast to talk about her new book, The Whole Child Alphabet.
stacybenge
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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That Early Childhood Nerd Podcast: The Whole Child Alphabet with Stacy Benge
Author and speaker Stacy Benge joins Heather Bernt-Santy to discuss this really, very, really important new book.
stacybenge
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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Is crawling important! Does crawling matter? YES! Crawling is Essential!
Crawling is essential! It’s a means to so much in child development.
stacybenge
Mar 22, 20221 min read
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Does crawling matter?
Does crawling matter? Absolutely! Crawling is critical in children developing their brains and their bodies.
stacybenge
Mar 22, 20221 min read
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Pre-Writing is Not a Curriculum
Pre-writing is not curriculum. It is playing outside, building blocks, dramatic play, and drawing! Pre-writing is PLAY!
stacybenge
Feb 17, 20221 min read
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