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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 57 MIN

Stories That Stick: Literacy, Play, and Joyful Learning ~ with Laura Shea

from The Intentional ECE · host Cathy Belgrave

In this episode of The Intentional ECE, Cathy is joined by early childhood educator and literacy specialist Laura Shea to explore how literacy grows through children’s curiosity, storytelling, and play.Moving beyond “learning to read,” Laura shares how emerging reading and writing is woven into children’s everyday life - from play, to art, to conversation and relationship. Together, they reflect on how educators and families can nurture literacy in ways that are joyful, developmentally responsive, and grounded in children’s intent.A gentle, practical, information rich conversation for anyone supporting young learners at school or at home.To learn more about Laura’s work:Little Stories that StickIG:  @little.stories.that.stick

In this episode of The Intentional ECE, Cathy is joined by early childhood educator and literacy specialist Laura Shea to explore how literacy grows through children’s curiosity, storytelling, and play.Moving beyond “learning to read,” Laura shares how emerging reading and writing is woven into children’s everyday life - from play, to art, to conversation and relationship. Together, they reflect on how educators and families can nurture literacy in ways that are joyful, developmentally responsive, and grounded in children’s intent.A gentle, practical, information rich conversation for anyone supporting young learners at school or at home.To learn more about Laura’s work:Little Stories that StickIG:  @little.stories.that.stick

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