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.
Growing Great Teachers Through Mentorship
In this blog article, we explore ideas on creating a thriving culture of professionalism, leadership, and lifelong learning through mentorship in early childhood education.
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.
Every Early Learning Program Deserves a Concierge
Discover why every early learning program deserves more than just a supplier. Learn how Becker’s Early Learning Concierge offers personalized support, white-glove service, and expert guidance to help educators focus on what matters most—children.
Play-Based Literacy & Alphabet Learning
In this blog article, Stacy Benge presents how early childhood educators can teach alphabet through play-based learning.
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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
Biophilia in Early Childhood Education
In this blog article by Jane Ann Benson, she explores what biophilia is and how to integrate it into your early childhood classroom.
Low-Cost Educational Materials
Early childhood classrooms can be a treasure trove of low and no-cost developmentally appropriate educational materials.
Creating Inclusive and Responsive Classrooms
Ideas to create an environment that is responsive to and inclusive of all young children in your early childhood classroom.
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.
Three Strategies to Prevent Elopement Behavior
Noticing elopement behavior in the early childhood classroom? Here are elopement prevention strategies to consider!
Promote Mindfulness with a Classroom Zen Den
In this blog article, we explore four ways early childhood educators can create a supportive space for mindfulness (aka "Zen Den") for young children in the early childhood classroom.
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.
Let Them Play: Six Strategies to Promote Play
You know the importance of play in early childhood. Here are some strategies to promote play in the early childhood classroom by Bevin Reinen.
Adapting Environments for Children with Special Needs
If you're looking to adapt classroom environment for special needs students, check out this blog article.
Instead of "Good Job!" Try These Positive Affirmations
Are you looking for alternative ways of saying "good job" in the early childhood classroom? Take a look at this list of 20 positive affirmation alternatives that can take the place of traditional praise.
Nature Science: Animal Adaptations Activities
Get young children interested in animals and observing animals with these nature science animal adaptation activities.
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.
Kitchen Science Experiments: Fun with Mixtures!
The first article in the Beckers blog series for Kitchen Science Experiments explores Fun with Mixing Colors! Fun color mixing science experiments for children.
Kitchen Science: Bubble Experiments
Kitchen Science: Bubble Experiments explores Fun with Bubbles! Fun bubble experiments for preschoolers.
Ramping Up the STEAM Learning
Ramp activities are a must in the STEM/STEAM area in the preschool classroom. Ramps can be used to support science, math, and engineering skill development.
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.
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.
Unwrapping the Mystery of Unit Bricks
Unit Bricks are construction toy, a STEM activity, and a math manipulative all wrapped up into one great block toy! Learn more about Unit Bricks here!
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.
Preschool Classroom Rules: Where To Start?
Need classroom rules for preschool? Check out these preschool classroom rules & kindergarten classroom rules.
Preschool Parent Teacher-Conference Ideas for Teachers
Looking for parent teacher conference preschool ideas? Check out these preschool parent teacher conference ideas.
Food-Free Celebration Ideas for the Classroom
By adopting food-free celebrations, all children can be included in all school activities. There are many food-free alternatives that will ensure all children will feel included in a celebration. Here are some suggestions.
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!