Scenes from NAEYC's Annual Conference
Highlights from the Becker's Booth at NAEYC in Atlanta. Take a look!
Benefits of NAEYC Accreditation
There are many benefits of NAEYC accreditation. Our guest blogger explores the reasons why child care centers should become NAEYC accredited.
Difference between Sensory Play and Sensory Regulation
Learn how sensory exploration differs from sensory regulation in early childhood classrooms, and why clarity and intention matter for children and educators.
Ways to Prevent Boredom at Home or Classroom
Prevent boredom at home or in the classroom with these fun ideas! A little novelty goes a long way in energizing the play and keeping boredom and anxieties at bay.
Autism Acceptance – Let’s Celebrate Differences
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Check out these simple strategies to support young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Homecamping: Setting Up Summer Camp at Home
Summer camping isn't just for campgrounds. Tips for setting up your summer camp at home.
Finding the Fun in Social Distancing: Games that Work!
Variations of well-known games as well as ideas for fun new social distancing games and activities for safe and active play this summer!
Fun Ideas for Summer Learning Outdoors
Take the learning outdoors this summer! Here are three simple outdoor play ideas that support learning and also happen to be fun!
10 Ways to Celebrate National Family Wellness Month
10 Easy Ways to Celebrate National Family Wellness Month
15 Ways to Inspire Movement in the Classroom
Are you looking to get students to move to learn more? Here are 15 ways to inspire movement in your early childhood classroom.
A Sensible Approach to Sensory Play
Looking for sensory play inspiration? Here are some recommendations for sensory play products and sensory play ideas for the early childhood classroom.
Encourage Play Every Day for Good Health
Have you seen that pediatricians are writing prescriptions for play? It is true! There are so many benefits for children to be playing outside. Take a look!
Precoding in Preschool
Discover how precoding appears in preschool through play, routines, and collaboration—and how it builds early problem-solving skills.
Meet Grace Lin
If you love the Storytelling Math Book Set, you'll love getting to know author Grace Lin's inspiration behind the book.
Fall Science Activities for Preschoolers
Check out these great fall science activities for preschoolers and fall science books and resources.
Nature Science: Worm Activities for Preschoolers
Explore nature science for preschoolers involving worms. In this blog article, we explore worm activities for preschoolers.
Kitchen Science: Light Science Experiments
Experiments with light and shadows for your young scientists! Explore light science activities for preschoolers here.
Kitchen Science Experiments: Fun with Water!
Water is the perfect laboratory for young scientists! Learn some fun kitchen science experiments using water here!
Benefits of an Outdoor Music Playground
Outdoor music spaces are much more than music making! There are many benefits of an outdoor music playground!
Ways to Celebrate Great Outdoors Month
There are many ways to celebrate the Great Outdoors Month with young children. From camping to nature walks and scavenger hunts, get kids out there in June!
Fun Ideas for Summer Learning Outdoors
Outdoor learning ideas in summer! Here are three simple outdoor play ideas that support learning outdoors.
Spotlight on Mud Kitchens for Any Season Even Winter!
Did you think that you can use your mud kitchne even in Winter! Children can play outside even in winter with mud kitchens.
Teacher Inspiration Guide November 2025
Ready to bring new energy into your classroom? Our November Inspiration Guide offers seasonal activities, movement-focused resources, and educator-focused articles to spark learning all month long.
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.
Responding Intentionally to Children’s Creative Work
Learn how to talk to children about their process art creations using open-ended questions and simple prompts that encourage creativity and reflection.
Integrating Literacy and Process Art
Integrating literacy and process art in your classroom art area is easier than you think! Check out these tips.
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.
Early Childhood Sensory Exploration and Tactile Play
Learn how sensory exploration and tactile play support early learning, development, and self-regulation in early childhood classrooms—plus best practices educators should know.
28 Tuff Tray Activities for Preschool Classrooms
Discover 28 tuff tray activities for preschool that build early learning skills through hands-on, play-based exploration. Ideas, setup tips, and age-by-age guidance from Becker’s.