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Welcome to the Becker’s Early Childhood Education Blog. Consider this as your home base to gain valuable insights from other educators in the early childhood education space as well as our early learning experts here at Becker’s. You’ll find educational tips, ideas, news, and more! Our blog articles are written to inspire early childhood educators and caretakers of young children with hundreds of ideas for creative play and learning for kids. We'll also address any challenges you have in the classroom and how to overcome them. We want you to be the best early childhood educators you can be.
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Innovation in the Classroom
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Fostering Creativity Through Doodling
Creativity and brain development!
100th Day Activities Roundup
Activities for the 100th Day of School
Building Community Using Name Songs
Building community through songs!
How To Get Children's Attention
Attention grabbing strategies!
Character Education Through Books and Songs
Building character through songs!
Organizing Your Classroom Paper Clutter
Tips on organizing paper clutter.
Early Childhood Leadership Tips
8 leadership tips for teachers!
Arts & Crafts
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What's All the Fuss About Process Art?
What is process art?
You're Invited: To Create!
Invite children to create!
Meaningful Praise
How to praise children meaningfully.
Loose Parts Play: It’s Easier Than You Think!
Loose parts have endless possibilities!
Messy Play Without the Mess!
It's okay, let children get messy!
Paint Reimagined 6 Ways!
It's okay to shake things up!
Tying Math to Process Art
Teaching math with art materials!
Bringing the Outside Inside
Bring outdoor art & sensory play inside!
Infants and Toddlers
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Infant/Toddler Early Math Strategies
Six strategies for early math concepts.
Intentional Planning for Toddlers
New toddler activities
Infant & Toddler Self-Control Strategies
Infant & toddler self-control.
Infant/Toddler STEM Activities
STEAM activities for infants & toddlers
Becker’s Guide to Educational Gifts for Preschoolers
Educational gifts for preschoolers!
Educational Gift Guide for Infants & Toddlers
Gifts that inspire learning!
Loose Parts: Opening Up Imaginative Play in Children
Ideas for expanding young children’s creativity with loose parts.
New Strategies for Toddler Storytime
Take a look at these new strategies for reading to toddlers.
Professional Development
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Wellness Tips for Teachers: Just Breathe
Stressed out? Just breathe!
Teacher Wellness Tip: Self-Kindness
Instructions for not giving up!
Teacher Wellness Tip: Holiday Survival Kit
Ways educators can de-stress for the holidays!
Teacher Wellness Tip: Forgive Yourself!
Stressed out? Bari Koral says, "Forgive yourself!"
NAEYC Annual Conference 2019 Recap
Recap of NAEYC's Annual Conference in Nashville, TN!
No Teacher Left Behind Gift Card Giveaway
Teachers: Enter to win one of twenty-five $25 gift cards!
The Most Important Social and Emotional Learning Tool
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) can transform learning environments.
Highlights from NAEYC's Annual Conference 2018
Highlights from at NAEYC where we displayed new products for 2019!
Sensory Play & More!
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Autism Acceptance – Let’s Celebrate Differences
April is Autism Acceptance Month
Ways to Prevent Boredom at Home or Classroom
Prevent boredom, add novelty!
Homecamping: Setting Up Summer Camp at Home
Tips for setting up your summer camp at home.
Homecamping: Keeping Your Child Actively Learning
Ideas to keep your child actively learning this summer.
Finding the Fun in Social Distancing: Games that Work!
Ideas for fun social distancing games this summer!
10 Summer Fun Learning Activities for Preschoolers
Ideas to keep your preschoolers engaged this summer!
Fun Ideas for Summer Learning Outdoors
Three simple outdoor play ideas that support learning.
10 Ways to Celebrate National Family Wellness Month
Ways to promote healthy habits during the month of May!
STEM/STEAM
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Chill Out with Winter Science Activities
It's time for winter science!
Meet Grace Lin
Interview with Storytelling Math Author Grace Lin
Summer Science Activities for Preschoolers
Summer was made for science!
Seasonal Science: Spring Activities
Stimulating spring activities!
Winter Science Activities for Preschoolers
Unique winter activities!
Fall Science Activities for Preschoolers
Fabulous fall activities!
Ramping Up the STEAM Learning
Ramp Activities in the STEM Area
Nature Science Activities: Fossils and Dinosaurs
Explore a fun dinosaur activity lesson for kids!
Outdoor Learning
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Unleashing the Magic of Outdoor Play
Benefits of outdoor play!
Celebrating Outdoor Music & Outdoor Music Play
Set up an outdoor music play area!
Benefits of an Outdoor Music Playground
Benefits of outdoor music play!
Getting Comfortable with Risky Play
Understanding risky play in early childhood.
Outdoor Learning: Taking the First Step
Gear up for outdoor learning - it's fun and educational!
Ways to Celebrate Great Outdoors Month
The Great Outdoors Month is a great time to get kids outside exploring!
8 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors During the Pandemic
Outdoor learning during COVID-19 with preschoolers.
Fun Ideas for Summer Learning Outdoors
Three simple outdoor play ideas that support learning.