Inspiring educators. Nurturing young minds.
Empowering parents and educators to navigate the early years.
Practical inspiration for meaningful, play-based learning through speaking, professional development, books, and resources.
“My mission is to give children the best start in life.”— Susie Beghin
A passion for play. A purpose in education.
Meet Susie Beghin
Susie Beghin is an early childhood speaker, author, trainer, and Registered Early Childhood Educator with more than 20 years of experience.
Founder of Alpha’s Discovery Kids and Susie Beghin Academy, she specializes in curriculum development and connecting STEAM learning with play schemas.
Through engaging workshops, books, and practical resources, Susie inspires play-based learning and supports classroom management, communication, educator well-being, and leadership.
Inspiring Educators. Nurturing Young Minds.
Discover Susie Beghin’s passion for early childhood education and her mission to help every child thrive through meaningful, play-based learning.
Through speaking, training, books, and practical resources, Susie empowers educators and parents to recognize the learning embedded in play and nurture children’s curiosity.
Learn. Grow. Be inspired.
Services
Books
Discover fresh perspectives and practical strategies to support children’s learning through play—written for educators and parents.
Online Resources
Explore online courses and schema-based activity guides that make planning meaningful play experiences simple and inspiring.
Professional Development
Build your team’s skills with virtual and in-person workshops on play-based learning, classroom management, communication, educator well-being, and leadership.
Speaker
Inspire your audience with engaging presentations that bring early learning to life, specializing in curriculum development and the connection between STEAM and play schemas.
In their words
What educators and parents are saying
Educator Training
“Susie is training my child care providers using her play based curriculum to level the educators thinking processes in play. Ongoing meetings and support. Feedback has been positive. Highly recommended!”
Academy Course
“Working with Susie through her Raising Bright Early Learners System course has been a gamechanger for me.”
Parents Learn to Play Too
“It is great to learn as a parent how to play and how to educate at the same time. I highly recommend this book!”
Academy Course
“This course has been a great experience for both me and my kids. The content is clear, engaging, and easy to follow, making learning enjoyable for all of us.”
Parents Learn to Play Too
“This book you will keep and keep going back to throughout your child's early years for sure.”
Selected reviews and excerpts from Google and Amazon.
A free resource from Susie
Schema Play Materials Guide
A free guide to loose parts, tools, and toys that support common play schemas—including connecting, transporting, positioning, and more.
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Listen. Reflect. Be inspired.
The ECE Classroom Podcast
Join Susie Beghin for conversations about early childhood education, with practical ideas and fresh perspectives for educators, home care providers, and parents.
Professional Development & Life-Long Learning in Early Childhood Education
Susie and guest Ana Valle Rivera explore lifelong learning, educator well-being, and ways to put professional learning into practice.
Let’s Work Together
Book Susie for Your Next Event, Workshop, or Podcast
Inspire your audience with engaging presentations and practical strategies for early learning. Susie specializes in play-based learning, STEAM, and play schemas, with workshops supporting classroom management, communication, educator well-being, and leadership.
Available for keynotes, virtual and in-person workshops, and podcast appearances.
