Homecamping: Setting Up Summer Camp at Home
Summer camping isn't just for campgrounds. Tips for setting up your summer camp at home.
15 Ways to Inspire Movement in the Classroom
Are you looking to get students to move to learn more? Here are 15 ways to inspire movement in your early childhood classroom.
Encourage Play Every Day for Good Health
Have you seen that pediatricians are writing prescriptions for play? It is true! There are so many benefits for children to be playing outside. Take a look!
Fall Science Activities for Preschoolers
Check out these great fall science activities for preschoolers and fall science books and resources.
Kitchen Science Experiments: Fun with Water!
Water is the perfect laboratory for young scientists! Learn some fun kitchen science experiments using water here!
Benefits of an Outdoor Music Playground
Outdoor music spaces are much more than music making! There are many benefits of an outdoor music playground!
Fun Ideas for Summer Learning Outdoors
Outdoor learning ideas in summer! Here are three simple outdoor play ideas that support learning outdoors.
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!
Tying Math to Process Art
Yes, you can teach preschool math with art materials! In this blog article, find math art projects and activities.
4 First Week of School Art Projects
Classroom art projects like these are a great way to fold in new students or break the ice after a long summer break.
Becker’s Guide to Educational Gifts for Preschoolers
Consider these must have preschool educational toys and games for preschoolers when shopping for young children this holiday season. Help them discover a world of learning!
Week of the Young Child: Artsy Thursday!
The Week of the Young Child™ Arsty Thursday is all about encouraging and inspiring children to be creative in the classroom! Check out these early learning art activities.
Week of the Young Child: Tasty Tuesday!
The Week of the Young Child™ is here — Tasty Tuesday can help turn your preschoolers into foodies-in-training!
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.
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.
Early Childhood Advocacy Matters
If you are working in the field of Early Childhood you are advocating every day. Here are tips for early childhood advocacy.
Virtual Learning: Ways to Slow Your Woes!
Ways to combat negative thoughts about virtual learning with positive ones for the 2020-2021 school year during coronavirus pandemic.
Must Read Books for the Summer Reading List
Looking for a new summer reading list for your child? You’re in luck, here’s our must-read children’s books for summer reading. What is your fave summer book?
Three Guiding Principles for an Inclusive Early Classroom
For real early childhood classroom inclusion to begin to happen, three defining features need to be in place: access, participation and supports. Learn more!
Outdoor Learning: Tips for Beyond the Classroom Walls
Outdoor classrooms and outdoor learning are key in early childhood education. Here are four tips to help ensure outdoor learning is productive for students by guest writer Bevin Reinen.
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.
Chill Out with Winter Science Activities
It's time for winter science activities for young children. Whether it's STEM or STEAM, there's lots of winter science to learn!
Nature Science Activities: Fossils and Dinosaurs
Kids love dinosaurs! They will love this nature science activity which is all about fossils and dinosaurs. A great lesson for little paleontologists!
LEGO® Education Solutions for Early Learning
LEGO Education Solutions and resources are now available on ShopBecker.com. Learn more about our collection of LEGO Education for Early Learning products here.
Guidelines for Incorporating Technology into Early Education
Teaching STEM or STEAM in the early education classroom is possible. Here are some guidelines to incorporate technology into the preschool.
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.
Outdoor Learning: Taking the First Step
Young children love outdoor learning. Read about benefits of outdoor learning in outdoor learning spaces!
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!
Go Beyond Basic Finger Painting!
There's more to finger painting in the toddler/preschool classroom. Here are 5 methods of extending finger painting for preschoolers.
What To Do When Toddlers Bite
Toddlers will bite, right? Here are some helpful tips on what to do when toddlers bite in the child care center.
Week of the Young Child: Family Friday!
The Week of the Young Child™ Family Friday is all about celebrating families. Here are some great products putting families in the spotlight.
Week of the Young Child: Music Monday!
The Week of the Young Child™ 2018 is here — sing, dance, celebrate, and learn on Music Monday with these activities!
Tips for Family-Teacher Conferences
In this blog article, we present five tips for early childhood family/parent-teacher conferences that nurture a strong home-school partnership.
100th Day of School Activities Roundup
Looking for activities for the 100th Day of School? Check out these 100th Day of School Activities for preschoolers.
Children's Books about Military Life
Looking for children's books for Month of the Military Child? Check out this list of six books that depict military life and children of military members.
Music as an Inclusive Teaching Tool
Music in the classroom provides amazing learning experiences. Consider these tips to help you leverage music as a teaching tool in the inclusive classroom.
Tips to Promote Kindness and Respect
Teaching kindness and respect can start in the preschool years. Here are 3 tips and activities to foster kindness in the early childhood classroom.
Helping Children Make Sense of the World through Play
Through dramatic or imaginative play, children can act out their fears and uncertainties. They will pretend about things they cannot figure out by themselves
8 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors During the Pandemic
Here are eight ways you can enjoy the outdoors with your preschooler while also reinforcing learning,
Interview with Mindfulness Instructor Bari Koral
We developed a line of exclusive yoga and mindfulness products for young children with Yoga and Mindfulness Educator Bari Koral. We asked her about her journey in creating mindfulness and yoga programs for kids.
Types of Preschool Learning Centers
Explore our preschool learning centers for an immersive educational experience. From our early childhood art interest area to our math and manipulatives interest area, we've got you covered on all things preschool classroom.
6 Book Sets for Multicultural Children’s Book Day
Since 2014, Multicultural Children’s Book Day is celebrated on January 27th to raise awareness for children’s books that celebrate diversity. Here are six of our favorite book sets!
5 Easy Ideas for a Classroom Makeover
Don't let disorganization derail your classroom. Makeover your classroom with these classroom organization tips!
The Gender Neutral Early Childhood Classroom
Looking to make your early childhood classroom gender neutral? Here are some simple techniques for creating a safe classroom for children to explore unique gender identities.
Imaginative Play with Classroom Furniture
In this blog article, we provide helpful tips for using open-ended classroom furniture for imaginative play in your preschool and early childhood classrooms.
NAEYC Annual Conference 2019 Recap
The Becker's Team had a blast at NAEYC's Annual Conference 2019 in Nashville, TN. Educators from all over marveled at our new social emotional learning curriculum products. Take a look!
Thank a Teacher During Teacher Appreciation Week
Don't forget to thank a teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week which is also referred to as Child Care Provider Appreciation Week.