writing | 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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alphabet knowledge begins with the child

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May 201 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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That Early Childhood Nerd: ECE MAYtriarchy

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May 151 min read

That Early Childhood Nerd: ECE MAYtriarchy

Heather Bernt-Santy, Stephanie Goloway, Stacy Benge, & Nancy Rosenow discuss Sylvia Ashton Warner, Jean Ayres, Vivian Paley, & Chris Athey

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May 51 min read

EYTV y'all!

Discover a revolutionary approach to early childhood education that nurtures the whole child. The Whole Child Alphabet on EYTV.

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Apr 301 min read

pre-writing is not a curriculum

Children learn to write through child-led play! All types of play!

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the evolution of writing begins with mark making!

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Apr 162 min read

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!

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Apr 21 min read

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!

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Stories that Stick Podcast: Supporting Literacy Even When it Doesn't Look Anything Like Literacy

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Mar 72 min read

Stories that Stick Podcast: Supporting Literacy Even When it Doesn't Look Anything Like Literacy

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Feb 131 min read

Curriculum Companies?

Everything in the environment (materials, interactions, experiences) needs to connect to the children it serves.

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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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Feb 71 min read

The Power of Blank Paper and Crayons

Embrace the power of blank paper and crayons!

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Dec 19, 20231 min read

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.

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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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Jan 26, 20221 min read

Handwriting starts with tummy time

Everything starts somewhere, including handwriting! It begins in infancy with the development of the body.

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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.