Susie Beghin | Author & Early Childhood Educator

Helping educators and parents discover the learning in play.

Drawing on more than 20 years in early childhood education, Susie Beghin writes with a practical understanding of young children and the adults who support them. Her books bring together relatable stories, educational insights, and everyday strategies that help readers approach play with curiosity and intention.

Rethinking Play-Based Learning by Susie Beghin, book cover.

New Book · Coming December 1, 2026

Rethinking Play-Based Learning

An Educator’s Guide to Discovering STEAM Learning Embedded in Play Schemas

Explore the deeper meaning behind children’s repeated play patterns and discover the science, technology, engineering, art, and math embedded within them. This book helps educators recognize children’s investigations and thoughtfully extend their learning.

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For Parents

Parents Learn to Play Too

A Parent’s Guide to the Early Years

Build confidence in your role as your child’s first teacher. With simple ideas and practical guidance, this book helps parents turn everyday play and interactions into opportunities for connection, discovery, and learning.

Susie Beghin with her book, Parents Learn to Play Too.
A mother reading Learn to Play: The Four Pillars Learning System.

For Parents & Educators

Learn to Play

The Four Pillars Learning System

Discover how purposeful play can support the whole child. Susie introduces her Four Pillars of Learning—Language & Literacy, STEAM, Physical Activity & Nutrition, and Mindful Awareness—to help parents and educators nurture early learning.

Meet the Author

Susie is a Registered Early Childhood Educator, speaker, trainer, and founder of Alpha’s Discovery Kids Preschool & Daycare and Susie Beghin Academy. Her experience as an educator, daycare owner, and parent shapes her writing and her belief that understanding children’s play helps us support them more thoughtfully.

Susie Beghin sitting at her desk with her book