In Conversation with Stacy Benge
Exchange author, Stacy Benge, discusses her new book on how young children actually develop literacy.
Special Guest: Stacy Benge
Stacy joins Academy Director, Julia Koumbassa, for this hour long conversation diving into a conversation on her new book for Exchange and how young children actually develop literacy.
- How young children actually build literacy skills
- How play supports literacy development
- Why you don't need a prescribed curriculum to support literacy development
Stacy Benge, M.S.
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.