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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."
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Aug 12, 20241 min read
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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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Mar 25, 20241 min read
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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 28, 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.
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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!
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Feb 8, 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.
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Feb 7, 20241 min read
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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
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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.
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Dec 19, 20231 min read
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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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Mar 9, 20231 min read
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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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Jan 31, 20231 min read
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Does crawling matter?
Does crawling matter? Absolutely! Crawling is critical in children developing their brains and their bodies.
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Mar 22, 20221 min read
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Is a child's action trying to tell us something?
Is a child's action trying to tell us something?
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Mar 9, 20221 min read
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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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Mar 8, 20221 min read
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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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Feb 23, 20222 min read
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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 23, 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!
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Feb 17, 20221 min read
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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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Feb 15, 20221 min read
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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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Feb 14, 20221 min read
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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”.
stacybenge
Jan 26, 20221 min read
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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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Jan 26, 20221 min read
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