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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Outdoor Learning Environment Ideas and Tips
Looking for outdoor learning environment ideas and tips? Here are four tips for your outdoor learning classroom!
Teacher Inspiration Guide September 2025
In our September 2025 Teacher Inspiration Guide, you'll find practical tips and engaging resources to kick off the school year.
Integrating Literacy and Process Art
Integrating literacy and process art in your classroom art area is easier than you think! Check out these tips.
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.
Meaningful Praise
Meaningful praise for preschoolers is important. Learn how to give meaningful praise in this article.
“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.
Bringing the Outside Inside
Bring outdoor art activities indoors! Ways to incorporate nature into your early learning activities inside or outside.
Ways to Unharness Storytelling
In this blog article, we explores ways to unharness storytelling in young children by encouraging their reading and writing habits.
Promoting Equity and Anti-Bias
What are your anti bias education goals? Start with anti bias curriculum activities & anti bias learning opportunities.
Brave Conversations About Diversity
Talking with young children about tough topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusion can be daunting. Here are tips on how to talk about these topics.
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.
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.
Closing Out the School Year; Transitioning to Summer
Celebrations, goodbyes, final grades, and final projects are just a few of the milestones that mark the end of the school year.
8 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors
Here are eight ways you can enjoy the outdoors with your preschooler while also reinforcing learning,
5 Ways to Honor Military Kids this Month
April is The Month of the Military Child, which originated in 1986. It continues to be celebrated each year to honor the bravery of military children stationed all over the United States and abroad.
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.
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
Reduce Challenging Behavior in Preschool
How to deal with challenging behaviors in preschool? Here are five activities to reduce challenging behavior in early childhood classrooms.
Most Important Social and Emotional Learning Tools
A teacher with a growth mindset is the most important social emotional learning tool in the early childhood education classroom.
32 Eco-Friendly Activities for the Classroom
Looking for new Earth Day activities for your preschool or early childhood classroom? Check these out!
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.
Strategies to Reduce Challenging Behaviors
Biting is typical challenging behavior in young children. Here are three strategies of dealing with infants and toddlers who bite in the early childhood classroom.
End of the Year Awards - Character Counts!
Are you and your students excited that it is the end of the school year? Check out these ideas for End of the School Year awards!
Practice Social Distancing with Emotional Closeness
Is social distancing an oxymoron? Can we have social activities without the closeness? Here are ways to practice emotional closeness while social distancing.
Becker’s Launches New SEL Curriculum
Becker’s launches INSTILL Social and Emotional (SEL) Curriculum in partnership with MVP Kids Media™ to promote prosocial behavior and reduce challenging behaviors.
Infant & Toddler Self-Control Strategies
It's important to help infants and toddlers feel in control. Here are infant and toddler self-control strategies.
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.
Intentional Planning for Toddlers
Looking for innovative activities for toddlers? It's all about intentional planning for toddlers! Check out these toddler activities!
Paint Reimagined 6 Ways!
Shake things up with classroom paint in the art area. Check out these new painting ideas for kids!
Infant/Toddler Early Math Strategies
SIx ways you can support infants and toddlers to experience math concepts naturally throughout the day in your classroom.
3 Easy Art Lessons for Social Emotional Learning
Looking to incorporate social emotional learning into your art lessons or folding art into your SEL curriculum? Here are 3 ideas!
Classroom Adhesives: Which Ones Do You Need?
Not all classroom tape is created equal! Here are some must-have tape for teachers.
Use Art to Build Confidence in Kindergarten
Kindergarten art projects are not just time-fillers to keep students busy. They teach organization and persistence to a task.
How To Get Children's Attention
Discover effective classroom attention grabbers to keep early learners engaged. Get expert tips from Becker's.
Fostering Creativity Through Doodling
Doodling not only fosters creativity but enhances brain development in young children. Here are ways doodling does that!
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!
Eight New Ways to Include Traditional Songs
New ways to incorporate traditional songs into your everyday preschool music curriculum!
Early Childhood Leadership Tips
Looking for early childhood leadership tips? Check out the leadership tips for early childhood educators!
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.
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.