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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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Play is the key element being overlooked in child development and education
How do children learn best? PLAY! They cannot develop or learn without it. Yet, we continue to deprive children of play.
stacybenge
May 29, 20241 min read
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small groups during play time?
In order to maximize benefits of free, child-led play time, children should not be pulled from play time for a teacher-conducted activity.
stacybenge
May 14, 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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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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Honoring Childhood Podcast: Busting Myths with Stacy Benge!
Excited to be a guest again on the Honoring Childhood Podcast with Samuel Broaden discussing busting common early childhood myths!
stacybenge
Apr 2, 20241 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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No More Letter of the Week
Why no letter of the week? Children don't learn the alphabet by us introducing and teaching the letters.
stacybenge
Feb 7, 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
Feb 7, 20241 min read
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