Tying Math to Process Art
Yes, you can teach preschool math with art materials! In this blog article, find math art projects and activities.
You're Invited: To Create!
Looking for preschool process art ideas that spark imagination and enhance play? Click here!
Beyond the Catalog: Concierge Supply Support
Becker’s provides tailored school supply solutions for administrators and teachers—custom quotes, curriculum-aligned kits, budget-friendly guidance, and concierge delivery—ensuring classrooms are ready for students to thrive.
Products + Expertise = Becker’s
Becker’s turns school supply procurement into a true partnership, helping schools choose durable, curriculum-aligned materials that support teachers and engage children. With deep product knowledge and instructional expertise, we streamline purchasing, prevent missteps, and create classrooms that thrive year-round.
Saying “No” for the Right Reasons
Learn how Becker’s builds lasting school partnerships through honesty, transparency, and trusted guidance that protect budgets and support classrooms.
Long-Term Early Childhood Learning Supply Partner
Discover how a trusted early childhood learning supplier like Becker’s delivers long-term support, personalized service, and reliable classroom solutions.
Simple Shifts: Making Time Visible for Young Learners
Discover how visual timers help young children understand time, ease transitions, and build independence. Simple strategies, classroom tips, and family ideas included.
5 Early Childhood Education Trends
Explore 5 Early Childhood Education trends shaping classroom design in 2026, from inclusive spaces to play-based learning.
Built for Success: Becker’s Supply Solutions
Built for success means more than delivering supplies. Becker’s partners with early learning programs as a can-do team—offering tailored support, planning tools, and 9,000+ classroom products. From custom order guides to compliance help, we solve real challenges so educators can focus on what matters most: teaching and students.
Mindfulness in Early Childhood
Incorporating mindfulness is not an “add-on” or extracurricular, it can be a part of your regular schedule in your early childhood classroom. Learn more here!
Teaching Healthy Attitudes About Food
National Nutrition Month is a good time to incorporate preschool nutrition activities, preschool nutrition books, and preschool nutrition lessons into the classroom.
Three Guiding Principles for an Inclusive 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!
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.
Social Distancing and Social Emotional Learning
Social emotional learning in young children is so important right now! here are way you can to keep the fun in learning and keep play social and safe!
5 Mindfulness Activities for Stress Reduction
April is National Stress Awareness Month. During this annual thirty-day period, health care professionals and health promotion experts across the country will join forces to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for everyday stress
10+ Tips for Teaching Kindness
Kindness never goes out of style, but we sure could use more kindness in our world right now. Kindness makes everybody happy. It's important to teach children to be kind. Here are 10 tips!
Becker's Summer Reading List 2021
We recommend these must-read children’s books for this summer. Check out our updated summer reading list for 2021.
5 Simple Mother’s Day Activities for Children
How will you prompt children to celebrate the important women in your family’s life this Mother’s Day? Here are some Mother's Day activities.
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?
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!
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.
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.
Chill Out with Winter Science
It's time for winter science activities for young children. Whether it's STEM or STEAM, there's lots of winter science to learn!
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.
Nature Science: Animal Adaptations Activities
Get young children interested in animals and observing animals with these nature science animal adaptation activities.
Homecamping: Keeping Your Child Actively Learning
Find outdoor dramatic play ideas here to get children actively learning at your home summer camp!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Incorporating Dramatic Play and Literacy in Early STEM
In this blog article, we explore three products that combine dramatic play, active play, and literacy into early STEM teachings.
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.
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!
7 Reasons Classrooms Need Cody Block
Discover 7 reasons Cody Block belongs in early childhood classrooms, supporting screen-free coding, problem-solving, and play-based STEM learning.
Summer Science Activities for Preschoolers
Looking for summer activities for preschoolers? Young children will LOVE learning all about the sky, the sun, and the moon!
Teacher Wellness Tip: Forgive Yourself!
Stressed out teacher? Bari Koral says, "Forgive yourself!" Learn ways teachers can reduce stress!
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.
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.
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.
Celebrate Child Care Professionals Day
Learn how federal laws are increasingly recognizing the importance of early childhood education and child care providers.
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.
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!
Nature Science Activities: Fruits and Seeds
Young children will love exploring fruits and seeds with this fun produce painting activity.
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.