How does child-led play develop the brain?
Understanding how the brain develops through play is a critical component in overall child development along with language and literacy.
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stacybenge
- Aug 12
- 1 min
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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stacybenge
- Aug 7
- 0 min
IPA Porch Chat
I recently was a guest on IPA's porch chat discussing literacy and play!
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stacybenge
- Jun 3
- 1 min
Reimagine Childhood Podcast
One guideline is that every minute the adult uses for instruction should be 'paid back' to the child with an equal amount of child-led play.
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stacybenge
- May 29
- 1 min
Play is the key element being overlooked in child development and education
How do children learn best? PLAY! They cannot develop or learn without it. Yet, we continue to deprive children of play.
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stacybenge
- May 20
- 1 min
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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stacybenge
- May 15
- 1 min
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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stacybenge
- May 14
- 1 min
small groups during play time?
In order to maximize benefits of free, child-led play time, children should not be pulled from play time for a teacher-conducted activity.
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stacybenge
- May 6
- 1 min
Three common myths about alphabet knowledge
three common myths about alphabet knowledge busted!
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stacybenge
- May 5
- 1 min
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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stacybenge
- Apr 22
- 1 min
What should we call ourselves?
That Early Childhood Nerd Podcast discussing what we should call ourselves as professionals in early childhood.
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stacybenge
- Apr 16
- 2 min
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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stacybenge
- Apr 2
- 1 min
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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stacybenge
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Stories that Stick Podcast: Supporting Literacy Even When it Doesn't Look Anything Like Literacy
Stories that Stick Podcast: Supporting Literacy Even When it Doesn't Look Anything Like Literacy
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stacybenge
- Feb 13
- 1 min
Curriculum Companies?
Everything in the environment (materials, interactions, experiences) needs to connect to the children it serves.
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stacybenge
- Feb 8
- 1 min
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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stacybenge
- Feb 8
- 1 min
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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stacybenge
- Feb 7
- 1 min
No More Letter of the Week
Why no letter of the week? Children don't learn the alphabet by us introducing and teaching the letters.
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stacybenge
- Mar 13, 2023
- 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 9, 2023
- 1 min
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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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.
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