parenting | Stacy Benge, M.S.

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Aug 121 min read

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."

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Mar 251 min read

Honoring Childhood Podcast: Talking to Stakeholders with Stacy Benge

Talking with stakeholders-families, parents, admin, politicians, & more-about what is important & valuable to childhood and early education

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The Play Based Learning Podcast with Kristen Peterson

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Feb 281 min read

The Play Based Learning Podcast with Kristen Peterson

I am so excited to be a guest on Kristen Peterson’s The Play Based Learning Podcast for a conversation about developing literacy.

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Feb 81 min read

All Play Develops Literacy

How freeing it is when we know the truth that ALL play supports literacy! Even if not "categorized" as literacy.

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The Power of Blank Paper and Crayons (part two)

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Feb 81 min read

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!

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Alphabet Knowledge Begins with the Child

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Feb 71 min read

Alphabet Knowledge Begins with the Child

Developing an interest and connection to the alphabet begins with the child and their world.

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Dec 19, 20231 min read

That Early Childhood Nerd Podcast: Visual Perception and Emerging Literacy with Stacy Benge

Join host Heather Bernt-Santy, Mike Huber and Stacy for this discussion of visual perception, how it differs from “eyesight,"...

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Dec 19, 20231 min read

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.

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Children Cannot Learn Without Playing and Cannot Play Without Learning

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Mar 9, 20231 min read

Children Cannot Learn Without Playing and Cannot Play Without Learning

"Children cannot play without learning and cannot learn without playing!" There is no dichotomy between play and learning. They go together!

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Jan 31, 20231 min read

The Benefits of Boredom

When we constantly fill children's time, we rob them of the opportunity to figure out how to handle boredom.

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Mar 22, 20221 min read

Does crawling matter?

Does crawling matter? Absolutely! Crawling is critical in children developing their brains and their bodies.

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Is a child's action trying to tell us something?

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Mar 9, 20221 min read

Is a child's action trying to tell us something?

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Mar 8, 20221 min read

Is your child struggling?

"When children are under too much stress from these many varied sources, they generally can't tell us in words...."

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Children are unique, so are their milestones

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Feb 23, 20222 min read

Children are unique, so are their milestones

The CDC & AAP had best of intentions, but the final results are receiving push back from many who work with and advocate for young children.

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Self Regulation is What Makes Self-Control Possible

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Feb 23, 20221 min read

Self Regulation is What Makes Self-Control Possible

Understanding and learning the difference between self-regulation and self-control. Self regulation is what makes self-control possible.

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Feb 17, 20221 min read

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!

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Feb 15, 20221 min read

Why does a toddler need to read?

Why do we need to teach toddlers to read? Reading is a process that builds on so many foundational skills that take time to develop.

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Loose Parts: Simple Materials, Big Outcomes

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Feb 14, 20221 min read

Loose Parts: Simple Materials, Big Outcomes

My gift to you! A free, 30-minute video training on Loose Parts! Go to the Free Training page to access video, handout, and certificate.

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Jan 26, 20221 min read

Go outside and play!

Get out and play! Children need lots of movement and lots of play. As the adult, don’t try and interfere and make it “educational”.

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Jan 26, 20221 min read

504 Plans are not just for school

Leave accommodations on 504 plans because once removed, it is difficult to get them back on.

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Stacy Benge

Early Childhood Author and Keynote Speaker

The Whole Child Alphabet

Follow Stacy for information and reflections regarding early childhood, early learning, child development, parenting, children with learning disabilities, and educational resources, and education overall.