Tying Math to Process Art
Yes, you can teach preschool math with art materials! In this blog article, find math art projects and activities.
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.
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!
You're Invited: To Create!
Looking for preschool process art ideas that spark imagination and enhance play? Click here!
Messy Play Without the Mess!
Explore messy play, get messy play ideas, and learn why it's important for kids to get messy in the classroom!
Spring Cleaning at the Preschool Art Center
National Arts & Crafts month is the PERFECT time to spruce up your preschool art center. Find spring cleaning tips for your art center here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teacher Inspiration Guide October 2025
In our October 2025 Teacher Inspiration Guide, you'll find fall seasonal activities and resources.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Celebrate Child Care Professionals Day
Learn how federal laws are increasingly recognizing the importance of early childhood education and child care providers.
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.
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.