We're here for you! With our enhanced COVID-19 health & safety protocols in place, our center is open and ready to support working families. Call us to enroll your child in our infant – kindergarten prep programs: 833-986-2833.
We're rounding up 8 children's books celebrating Hispanic and Latino authors and characters. #HispanicHeritageMonth https://bddy.me/3lmSXzJ
Happy #InternationalPodcastDay! Be sure to subscribe to the Teach.Play.Love. podcast with Rachel Robertson as she discusses strategies for approaching this unusual school year.
Apple: https://bddy.me/34bmgOG
Spotify: https://bddy.me/2HO4kCh
Stitcher: https://bddy.me/30Dc28T
Check out this at-home activity burst from BOKS that is perfect for the weekend! 🐸 https://bddy.me/2G7whnA
We’re collaborating with BOKS – a Reebok initiative – to make our Movement Matters curriculum even better! https://bddy.me/3cvmTGh
Whether grandparents & grandchildren are separated by miles, or unable to see each other in person right now, here are some ways to help them connect! https://bddy.me/33PeSIm
Math Counts, Science Rocks
Building with blocks allows for children to practice, strengthen and develop different skills sets as he or she builds with blocks. Those skills sets are, but not limited to; strengthening of fine motor skills, problem solving skills and exploring their creative imagination to bring their ideas to life through blocks!
Our fall Growing Readers picks are in! From outer space to childhood friendships to even the history of Monopoly – we're sharing books and reading activities for every age and stage.
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Spending time outdoors has many benefits for a child’s overall health. The benefits include: engaging gross motor skills by walking, running and climbing around the playground, exploring nature by collecting leaves and pinecones, touching the bark of a tree, and breathing in fresh air, which has a calming effect for all!
What's the difference between solitary, parallel, and cooperative play? Bright Horizons VP of Learning & Development Rachel Robertson is breaking it down. Check out the full webinar with LEGO Education: https://bddy.me/37dSYSr
Handwriting without Tears is an extension of the emergent curriculum at Bright Horizons as it provides an element to introduce children to the way letters are formed/built, how to write the letters, recognition of letters and practice identifying their names. Stamp and see boards, big and small curved wooden lines, big and little straight lines, letter templates, the use of Handwriting without Tears worksheets and name tracing are a few of the tools to help children with handwriting. Through these experiences, educators help children strengthen their fine motor skills using different writing tools to support the children’s Pre-writing skills.
Having discussions with your children around race and equality is so important, but it can be intimidating. Here are some ways to start the conversation naturally.
For more on raising anti-racist kids, access our on-demand webinar: https://bh.social/38PaRYS
How can you make the upcoming holidays special, if you can't physically be with your loved ones?
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Celebrating the Holidays During the Pandemic | The Family Room
Paint bags allow for a fun and clean way to experience sensory through massaging the bag and observing how the paint moves! Also, paint bags incorporate color recognition as well as children can practice identifying the colors they see! These bags are SO MUCH FUN!
Thank you to all those who have served – and to the families that have sacrificed alongside them. #VeteransDay
Our Better Together group made this fun prize wheel for staff celebrations such as birthdays and BH anniversaries. Staff have loved spinning for a mystery prize. Thank you to all the families who donated prizes.
“Hey Emma, look at this x-ray, what body part do you think this is?” Examining x-rays using a tool, such as, a light table allows for the opportunity for children to describe, compare and contrast the physical properties of objects and materials. These experiences help to foster their need for discovery, curiosity and critical thinking skills.
Future multi-tasker :)
Our Dramatic Play props help children engage in simple role playing and imaginative play.
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Sometimes you just have to curl up with a good book! Hope everyone gets to enjoy a good book this weekend.
