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.
Cody Block Review by Play to Learn Preschool
Learn more about Cody Block, one of the best STEM toys for preschoolers in this article featuring a review by Play to Learn Preschool.
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.
Infant/Toddler STEM Activities
Looking to bring STEM/STEAM into the infant toddler Classroom? Check out these Infant Toddler STEM/STEAM activities!
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.
Chill Out with Winter Science Activities
It's time for winter science activities for young children. Whether it's STEM or STEAM, there's lots of winter science to learn!
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!
Highlights from NAEYC's Annual Conference 2018
We had such an amazing time at NAEYC’s Annual Conference 2018 in Washington, DC last week. Becker’s takes great pleasure in having a large booth in the Exhibit Hall to display new products for 2019!
Scenes from NAEYC's Annual Conference
Highlights from the Becker's Booth at NAEYC in Atlanta. Take a look!
Imaginative Play with Classroom Furniture
In this blog article, we provide helpful tips for using open-ended classroom furniture for imaginative play in your preschool and early childhood classrooms.
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!
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!
Kitchen Science: Bubble Experiments
Kitchen Science: Bubble Experiments explores Fun with Bubbles! Fun bubble experiments for preschoolers.
Nature Science Activities: Fruits and Seeds
Young children will love exploring fruits and seeds with this fun produce painting activity.
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!
Winter Science Activities for Preschoolers
Explore nature & science in winter! Check out these winter activities for preschoolers and resources for teachers.
Seasonal Science: Spring Activities
Check out spring science activities for preschoolers. Young children will LOVE learning all about nature in the Springtime.
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!
Nature Science: Worm Activities for Preschoolers
Explore nature science for preschoolers involving worms. In this blog article, we explore worm activities for preschoolers.
Fall Science Activities for Preschoolers
Check out these great fall science activities for preschoolers and fall science books and resources.
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.
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.
Infant/Toddler Early Math Strategies
SIx ways you can support infants and toddlers to experience math concepts naturally throughout the day in your classroom.
Wellness Tips for Teachers: Just Breathe
There’s one thing we could all do right now to help our children and ourselves. Click for a teacher wellness tip by Bari Koral.
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.
Fostering Creativity Through Doodling
Doodling not only fosters creativity but enhances brain development in young children. Here are ways doodling does that!
Tying Math to Process Art
Yes, you can teach preschool math with art materials! In this blog article, find math art projects and activities.
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.
Nature Science: Animal Adaptations Activities
Get young children interested in animals and observing animals with these nature science animal adaptation activities.
Kitchen Science Experiments: Fun with Water!
Water is the perfect laboratory for young scientists! Learn some fun kitchen science experiments using water here!
Kitchen Science: Light Science Experiments
Experiments with light and shadows for your young scientists! Explore light science activities for preschoolers here.
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.
You're Invited: To Create!
Looking for preschool process art ideas that spark imagination and enhance play? Click here!
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!
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!
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?
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.
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.
Play-Based Literacy & Alphabet Learning
In this blog article, Stacy Benge presents how early childhood educators can teach alphabet through play-based learning.
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.
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.
Winter Process Art Activities
Ideas for incorporating winter themed activities and process art projects for preschoolers.
Meaningful Praise
Meaningful praise for preschoolers is important. Learn how to give meaningful praise in this article.
Paint Reimagined 6 Ways!
Shake things up with classroom paint in the art area. Check out these new painting ideas for kids!
Bringing the Outside Inside
Bring outdoor art activities indoors! Ways to incorporate nature into your early learning activities inside or outside.
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.
“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.
Infant & Toddler Self-Control Strategies
It's important to help infants and toddlers feel in control. Here are infant and toddler self-control strategies.