Learning Environments

stacybenge

5 days ago
1 min

What is alphabet knowledge?

Do children need to learn the alphabet? Absolutely...[but] it is an in depth process that requires more than just naming the letters.

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The Core of Literacy is Language Development

stacybenge

Oct 14
1 min

The Core of Literacy is Language Development

The core of literacy is language development.

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stacybenge

Mar 13
1 min

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 22, 2022
1 min

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 22, 2022
1 min

Does crawling matter?

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

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stacybenge

Mar 8, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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 17, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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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Observation, Assessments, and Portfolios

stacybenge

Feb 14, 2022
1 min

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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Loose Parts: Simple Materials, Big Outcomes

stacybenge

Feb 14, 2022
1 min

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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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.