Precoding in Preschool
Discover how precoding appears in preschool through play, routines, and collaboration—and how it builds early problem-solving skills.
Early Childhood Sensory Exploration and Tactile Play
Learn how sensory exploration and tactile play support early learning, development, and self-regulation in early childhood classrooms—plus best practices educators should know.
Difference between Sensory Play and Sensory Regulation
Learn how sensory exploration differs from sensory regulation in early childhood classrooms, and why clarity and intention matter for children and educators.
Integrating Literacy and Process Art
Integrating literacy and process art in your classroom art area is easier than you think! Check out these tips.
Meaningful Praise
Meaningful praise for preschoolers is important. Learn how to give meaningful praise in this article.
Paint Reimagined 6 Ways!
Shake things up with classroom paint in the art area. Check out these new painting ideas for kids!
Bringing the Outside Inside
Bring outdoor art activities indoors! Ways to incorporate nature into your early learning activities inside or outside.
Trust The Process: Nurturing Young Artists
Early childhood art education tips to nurture young artists and helping children get interested in art at any early age.
“Must Have” Items for Creating Process Art
Get inspired to restock your art area in the classroom with must-have process art materials for preschoolers.
Winter Process Art Activities
Ideas for incorporating winter themed activities and process art projects for preschoolers.
Practicing Gratitude with Young Children
In this blog article, we provide ideas for educators on cultivating gratitude for infants and toddlers in early childhood classrooms.
Infant/Toddler Early Math Strategies
SIx ways you can support infants and toddlers to experience math concepts naturally throughout the day in your classroom.
Intentional Planning for Toddlers
Looking for innovative activities for toddlers? It's all about intentional planning for toddlers! Check out these toddler activities!
Infant & Toddler Self-Control Strategies
It's important to help infants and toddlers feel in control. Here are infant and toddler self-control strategies.
Infant/Toddler STEM Activities
Looking to bring STEM/STEAM into the infant toddler Classroom? Check out these Infant Toddler STEM/STEAM activities!
Regulation and Communication
In this blog article, our guest author speech pathologist Sheila Chrobak explores how educators can support regulation and communication in early childhood.
We Have More than Five Senses: Proprioception
In this blog article, Kelsie Olds (The OccuPLAYtional Therapist) explores what is proprioception and the proprioceptive sensory input types (exertion, impact, and pressure).
We Have More than Five Senses: Vestibular Input
In this blog article, Kelsie Olds (The OccuPLAYtional Therapist) explores what is vestibular input and its role in sensory processing and sensory regulation.
Breathing Techniques for Self-Regulation
In this blog article, we provide ideas for self-regulation breathing techniques to introduce to young children in early childhood classrooms.
Seasonal & Holiday Ideas for Preschools
In this blog article, we provide ideas for celebrating seasons and holidays in preschool classrooms that focus on appreciation of diverse cultures and traditions.
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.
Cody Block Review by Play to Learn Preschool
Learn more about Cody Block, one of the best STEM toys for preschoolers in this article featuring a review by Play to Learn Preschool.
Creating a Sense of Belonging in Classrooms
In this blog article, we explore why belonging matters and how to create a sense of belonging in your early childhood classroom.
Fostering Creativity Through Doodling
Doodling not only fosters creativity but enhances brain development in young children. Here are ways doodling does that!
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.
How To Get Children's Attention
Discover effective classroom attention grabbers to keep early learners engaged. Get expert tips from Becker's.
Character Education Through Books and Songs
Looking for resources for Early Character Education? Help build young children's character and social emotional skills with these books and songs.
Organizing Your Classroom Paper Clutter
Every educator has paper clutter! We're here with tips on helping organizing paper clutter in your classroom!
Early Childhood Leadership Tips
Looking for early childhood leadership tips? Check out the leadership tips for early childhood educators!
Wellness Tips for Teachers: Just Breathe
There’s one thing we could all do right now to help our children and ourselves. Click for a teacher wellness tip by Bari Koral.
Responding Intentionally to Children’s Creative Work
Learn how to talk to children about their process art creations using open-ended questions and simple prompts that encourage creativity and reflection.
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.
28 Tuff Tray Activities for Preschool Classrooms
Discover 28 tuff tray activities for preschool that build early learning skills through hands-on, play-based exploration. Ideas, setup tips, and age-by-age guidance from Becker’s.