December 15, 2023 with Carla Ward and Stacy Benge
The Whole Child Alphabet
Author and Early Childhood speaker, Stacy Benge, joins Carla Ward on the podcast this week to talk about her new book, The Whole Child Alphabet, and how educators can bring the alphabet to play and WHY it’s so important. The tips she shares are perfect for when parents ask how their child is learning their alphabet in a play-based program.
Stacy Benge
Stacy Benge is an early childhood speaker who approaches learning in the early years with
practicality and common sense. Standing firm on the truth that children learn best through
simple, authentic experiences, Stacy advocates for child-led play to build solid foundations for
child development. In addition to a Master of Science degree in Human Development and
Family Studies, Stacy spent 10 years in the early childhood classroom teaching children ages
birth to five. As she has for the past 20 years, Stacy shares her passion for child development
with fellow early learning professionals with enlightening and informative presentations.
Stacy is the author of The Whole Child Alphabet: How Children Actually Develop
Literacy published by Exchange Press. She is available for keynote presentations. Located in
Texas, she presents virtually, locally, nationally, and internationally.