How to Get Preschoolers Excited for Writing
Get your preschoolers excited about writing with a creative writing center that will inspire their developing motor and literary skills.
How to Set Up a Small Preschool Classroom
Make the most out of a small classroom layout with these space-saving tips and solutions by Becker's School Supplies.
Three Feedback Strategies for Early Learners
Looking for new ideas for feedback in early childhood education? Check out these three early childhood education feedback strategies.
Mindfulness Monday: The Bat Pose
Integrating some brief mindfulness into your student’s day or introducing light yoga routines at the beginning of the week, can help set a calm tone for the rest of the week.
10 Tips To Calm the Chaotic Preschool Classroom
We are happy to present these 10 tips to calm the chaotic preschool classroom and put the focus back on learning.
Why Big Body Play is Important for Children
This blog article explores what Big Body Play is, why is it important for early childhood, and the materials that promote it.
5 Creative Ways to Teach Children About Gratitude
Read tips on how to teach children gratitude. These ideas go beyond saying "thank you" and will inspire acts of kindness.
Pinterest and Teachers: A Match Made in Heaven
Are you a teacher looking for ideas or tips on how to incorporate Pinterest in your teaching? Get teacher ideas for Pinterest here!
5 Ways to Thank a Veteran
Beyond the traditional “Thank you for your service” phrase, here are five ways to go above and beyond to thank a veteran this Veterans Day.
Homecamping: Keeping Your Child Actively Learning
Find outdoor dramatic play ideas here to get children actively learning at your home summer camp!
10 Summer Fun Learning Activities for Preschoolers
Summer time is a great time for fun learning activities for preschoolers. Here are ten preschool learning activities.
Teacher Wellness Tip: Holiday Survival Kit
Bari Koral provides this "holiday survival kit" for teachers which includes somatic exercises meant to de-stress during the holidays.
Teacher Wellness Tip: Forgive Yourself!
Stressed out teacher? Bari Koral says, "Forgive yourself!" Learn ways teachers can reduce stress!
Are Kids Failing Kindergarten or Kindergarten Failing Them?
Is kindergarten the new first grade? Bevin Reinen explores how kindergarteners are being left behind and how teachers should incorporate more playtime in the school day.
Partens Stages of Play & Social Play
Social play is key in early childhood education. According to Partens stages of play, there are six stages.
Celebrate Child Care Professionals Day
Learn how federal laws are increasingly recognizing the importance of early childhood education and child care providers.
Getting Comfortable with Risky Play
What is risky play in early childhood education? This article explores understanding risky play and how to embrace risky play in toddlers and young children.
Outdoor Learning: Taking the First Step
Young children love outdoor learning. Read about benefits of outdoor learning in outdoor learning spaces!
Outdoor Learning Environment Ideas and Tips
Looking for outdoor learning environment ideas and tips? Here are four tips for your outdoor learning classroom!
8 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors During the Pandemic
Looking for new ways to enjoy the outdoors with your preschoolers? Check out these creative ideas!
Teacher Inspiration Guide October 2025
In our October 2025 Teacher Inspiration Guide, you'll find fall seasonal activities and resources.
The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up a Dramatic Play Center
Set up a dramatic play center that sparks imagination and builds skills. Get themes, setup tips, and product ideas for your preschool classroom.
The Creative Continuum: How Children Explore & Grow
Discover how process art encourages creative exploration in early childhood. Explore benefits, classroom tips, and process art activities for preschool teachers.
What's All the Fuss About Process Art?
What is process art for preschoolers? Find preschool process art ideas and process art examples here!
STEM in Early Childhood
In this blog article, we explore what STEM is, why is it valuable, and how early educators can bring STEM to life in early childhood classrooms.
Sharing Books with Babies and Toddlers
Joyful book sharing builds early literacy with babies and toddlers. Explore interactive, indestructible, tummy time, and soft cloth books for infant‑toddler classrooms.
Unleashing the Magic of Outdoor Play
In this blog article, we explore the benefits of outdoor play in preschoolers (3- to 5-year-olds) in early childhood education settings.
Spring Outdoor Play Activities for Preschoolers
In this blog article, we explore spring outdoor play activities for preschoolers (3- to 5-year-olds) in early childhood education settings.
Summer Outdoor Play Activities for Preschoolers
In this blog article, we explore summer outdoor play activities for preschoolers (3- to 5-year-olds) in early childhood education settings.
Exploring Early Math Concepts in Preschool
In this blog article, we explore early math concepts and the materials that support development of early math skills in preschool classrooms.
10 Benefits of Outdoor Play in Early Childhood Development
Learn how outdoor play and outdoor learning activities support child development, big body movement, and classroom success in early childhood programs.
Infants & Toddlers Routines & Environments
In this blog article, we provide helpful tips for planning your infants, toddlers, and twos learning environments, rituals, and routines this back to school season!
Intentionally Preparing Preschool Environments
In this blog article, we provide helpful tips for intentionally planning your preschool and pre-K learning environments this back to school season!
Reflecting Children in the Classroom
In this blog article, we provide guidance and tips on how teachers can create early childhood spaces where children and families see themselves.
Structuring Your Days for Success
In this blog article, we provide helpful tips for structuring your days for success with routine and rituals in early childhood classrooms and learning environments.
Preschool Classroom Expectations
In this blog article, we provide guidance and examples for setting expectations in preschool classrooms which create safe environments where everyone can learn and grow.
Building Community Using Name Songs
Help build young children's community and social emotional skills using name songs. Do you use names for preschoolers in your classroom?
Play-Based Literacy & Alphabet Learning
In this blog article, Stacy Benge presents how early childhood educators can teach alphabet through play-based learning.
Summer as a Season of Alignment
In this blog article, we explore ways of using the summer months in your early childhood education environment to regroup before a fresh start in the fall.
Introducing Becker’s Cozy Corner Solution
In this blog article, we introduce our new Cozy Corner Solution, a place-based system to support emotional and sensory regulation for children.
Your Classroom as a Compass
The Becker's Education Team explores planning preschool learning environments that communicate belonging, intention, and emphasize community values.
Play Therapy in Early Childhood
In this blog article, we explore what is play therapy, the role of a play therapist, and play therapy strategies in early childhood classrooms.
Spring into Play! Refresh Outdoor Spaces
In this blog article, we explore spring refreshing of outdoor play areas for child care centers and preschools.
Sounds Like Success: Early Educators & SLPs
In this blog article, we explore how speech language pathologists and early childhood educations can create environments where every child finds their success.
Tying Math to Process Art
Yes, you can teach preschool math with art materials! In this blog article, find math art projects and activities.
OTs & Educators: A Dream Team for Early Learners
In this blog article, we explore how occupational therapist and early childhood educations can create a supportive environment for growth and success for all learners.
You're Invited: To Create!
Looking for preschool process art ideas that spark imagination and enhance play? Click here!
Messy Play Without the Mess!
Explore messy play, get messy play ideas, and learn why it's important for kids to get messy in the classroom!