Curriculum: Bright Horizons’ The World at Their Fingertips
The first few years of life are an extraordinary time that sets the stage for the
all the years that follow. Our program for learning,
The World at Their Fingertips, creates developmentally appropriate educational
environments that empower children to be confident, successful, lifelong learners.
The World is built around eight key concepts:
- High expectations for every child
- Prime Times: Caring and Learning
- Planned child choice learning environments
- Emergent curriculum
- Developmentally appropriate Instruction
- Making learning visible through documentation and display
- Full parent partnerships
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21st-century technology
The World curriculum is based on established
research and theory in child development and education. The curriculum places a
strong emphasis on the development of language, math, science, and social skills
and incorporates the key elements that contribute to a child’s readiness for school
and academic success. Through a variety of learning elements, children make self-directed
and guided choices and experience the joys of childhood.
- Language Works integrates activities for listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. It creates a language-rich environment in which the lifelong
love of language, books, and reading is cultivated.
- Math Counts gives children mathematical experiences with
one-to-one correspondence, counting, sorting, patterning, and problem solving to
establish a solid foundation in mathematical reasoning.
- Science Rocks stimulates a child’s sense of wonder, and makes
science come alive by encouraging children to question, experiment, observe, record,
describe, and form conclusions.
- Our World acknowledges and values the rich cultural heritage
of families and provides a wide range of experiences for children to learn respect
for our world, its diverse people, and the environment.
Learn more about Our World’s newest curriculum component,
Toward a Better World. Children learn about social awareness, embracing
diversity, and giving back to their communities.
- ArtSmart helps children develop an interest and appreciation
of art, music, theater, and dance, encouraging them to uncover their talents and
express themselves artistically.
- Well Aware fosters positive attitudes towards healthy living,
physical activity, and nutrition through appropriate experiences that incorporate
healthful habits into daily routines.
Playgrounds and Programs
Our playgrounds are extensions of the classroom, providing healthy, safe, and stimulating
environments for each child. In addition to sensory play with sand, water, clay,
and paints, we offer riding toys to push or peddle, climbing structures for toddlers
and preschoolers, natural areas, and quiet, shady areas for enjoying the outdoors.
All of our programs adapt to the changing needs, interests, and abilities of each
child in our care. Documentation, child assessment guides, and parent-teacher goal
setting help create individualized programs that allow children to reach their full
potential. Children come to us with the wonder, desire, and will to learn. Our job
is to make sure they leave Bright Horizons with their inquisitive natures enhanced
and with the discipline and tools to succeed.
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