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.
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Preschool Classroom Rules: Where To Start?
Need classroom rules for preschool? Check out these preschool classroom rules & kindergarten classroom rules.
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.
Kindness in the Preschool Classroom
Ways to teach kindness in the preschool classroom include modeling, reinforcing, practice, play, and children's literature. Take a look!
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.
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!
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!
Celebrate Child Care Professionals Day
Learn how federal laws are increasingly recognizing the importance of early childhood education and child care providers.
5 Early Childhood Education Trends
Explore 5 Early Childhood Education trends shaping classroom design in 2026, from inclusive spaces to play-based learning.
No Excuse for Not Including Art in the Classroom
Let go of the excuses and help foster creativity in your classroom! Check out these tips for preschool art projects!
Creative Valentine's Day Ideas for Early Learning
Spread the love this Valentine's Day or any time! Here are some Valentine's Day ideas for young children.
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.
Rethinking Dough in the Preschool Classroom
In this article, we implore early educators to rethink dough and explore new ways to play with dough in the early classroom.
Lessons from an Autonomous Toddler
Toddlers need to develop autonomy and independence. As teachers of toddlers, know when to say 'no'.
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: Work Together Wednesday!
The Week of the Young Child is here -- when children work together, they learn together with these 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!
Loose Parts Play: It’s Easier Than You Think!
Explore loose parts play for preschoolers and loose parts play examples. It's easier than you think!
Three Strategies to Prevent Elopement Behavior
Noticing elopement behavior in the early childhood classroom? Here are elopement prevention strategies to consider!
Preschool Parent Teacher-Conference Ideas for Teachers
Looking for parent teacher conference preschool ideas? Check out these preschool parent teacher conference ideas.
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.
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.
Adapting Environments for Children with Special Needs
If you're looking to adapt classroom environment for special needs students, check out this blog article.
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.
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.
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.
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.