How the classroom environment supports learning

Three children exploring with materials on a light table in a Bright Horizons classroom.

What if a classroom could teach alongside the educator? At Bright Horizons, we view the classroom as a “third teacher”, an intentionally designed environment that sparks curiosity, supports development, and evolves with each child’s interests.

In this video, Rachel Robertson, Bright Horizons’ Chief Academic Officer, explains how classroom design supports early learning, why loose parts and natural materials inspire exploration and creativity, and how Discovery Driven Learning® comes to life in a Bright Horizons classroom.

Every moment in a Bright Horizons  classroom sparks learning, curiosity, and discovery.

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Three children exploring with materials on a light table in a Bright Horizons classroom.