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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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stacybenge
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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stacybenge
Oct 14, 20231 min read
The Core of Literacy is Language Development
The core of literacy is language development.
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stacybenge
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Reimagine Childhood Podcast
Check out my interview on Reimagine Childhood discussing emergent curriculum and why it is more than a classroom theme.
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stacybenge
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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stacybenge
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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stacybenge
Mar 22, 20221 min read
Is crawling important! Does crawling matter? YES! Crawling is Essential!
Crawling is essential! It’s a means to so much in child development.
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stacybenge
Mar 9, 20221 min read
Is a child's action trying to tell us something?
Is a child's action trying to tell us something?
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stacybenge
Mar 8, 20221 min read
Child Care Myths
The myths of working in child care. (preschool, early learning center, nursery - whatever you call it. The myths are still the same.
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stacybenge
Mar 8, 20221 min read
Things people say to child caregivers
What "silly, unique, or far-fetched" things did people say to you when they found out you worked with young children?"
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stacybenge
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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stacybenge
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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stacybenge
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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stacybenge
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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stacybenge
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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stacybenge
Feb 14, 20221 min read
Observation, Assessments, and Portfolios
Free, 30-minute training on Observations, Assessments, & Portfolios! Visit the Free Training page to access video, handout, & certificates.
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stacybenge
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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stacybenge
Feb 1, 20221 min read
Have we sacrificed care for the sake of education?
Have we sacrificed care for the sake of “education”? Why don’t we view them as equal and inseparable? Why is childcare viewed as “less tha
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stacybenge
Jan 26, 20221 min read
"While we teach, we learn."
"While we teach, we learn." What does this mean to you?
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stacybenge
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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