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We're rounding up 8 children's books celebrating Hispanic and Latino authors and characters. #HispanicHeritageMonth https://bddy.me/3jtbUQr
Infants are very attentive to sounds and are especially
interested in cause and effect. Allowing them to explore instruments, including real instruments with a variety of textures and sounds helps them to build awareness.
The beginning of dramatic play with infants starts with self-awareness: seeing yourself in a mirror and eventually realizing that is you. Mirrors are a great way to help babies explore. They may even reach out to touch the “baby” in the mirror. Eventually, they will learn they are seeing their own face and start to recognize their reflection.
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.
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The children in the preschool classroom learned about dream catchers and where they originated before taking time to create their own.
Dream catchers were designed to "catch" evil spirits, tangle them up, before they could enter your dreams. They were made with an open weave so the good dreams could get through.
Good Dreams: The Ojibwa believed that good dreams are light as air. Good dreams can wander gently through the night, and make their way down to a sleeping child, through the feathers and twigs of a dream catcher.
Bad Dreams: But there is nothing gentle about a bad dream. Bad dreams are violent and rambunctious. They plunge about in the night air, and dart down towards a sleeping baby. The dream catchers catches them in its web. The bad dreams are tangled in the catcher. There they stay, trapped, until morning, when the sun rises and sends them away.
Visual art for babies is a total sensory experience of smearing, patting, poking, and moving with their whole bodies. The Infant toddler one used texture balls to explore art today.
The toddler children take a moment to sit in their chairs and examine the logs set up to mimic a camp fire. Children learn best by using their 5 senses.
Take note of this at-home music activity burst, brought to you by our friends at BOKS 🎶 https://bddy.me/3lv6IMw
We learn to conduct research, observe details,
and solve problems everyday. Preschool created a habitat for their new found worm friends, then watched as the worms burrowed into the soil.
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/346A8Lf
The art of writing does not always have to be taught with paper and pencil. By offering repeated fun experiences with a variety of art and writing materials children develop the skills they need to be successful.
Long before they can write, children learn that writing is important. Children begin to understand that writing communicates a message. Scribbling, mock writing, and drawing pictures are the starting points of a child's efforts to write. Fostering children's efforts to write begins
with the print-rich environment. Children need to see written language everywhere and have opportunities to produce their own in scribbles, pictures, and invented letters. During curriculum time children take time to practice the skill of writing.
In search of some family-friendly activities this fall that are both fun and educational? Look no further than these 6 indoor and outdoor ideas!
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Fun is just a hop, skip, and a freeze away! Get moving with Mr. Nate in this activity brought to you by our friends at BOKS! Watch the full video here: https://bh.social/3mh0Nv1
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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The transition 2 classroom experiment with creating and using ramps as the explore Newton's Second Law of Motion.
Dramatic (pretend) play helps children make sense of their world. Either by themselves or with others, children play different people, animal and fantasy roles, act out books or movies, talk through puppets, put on costumes and outfits, use props to represent different items, and reenact what they have experienced, seen or heard. While trying different roles children uninhibitedly express their feelings and advance anguage and social skills. As children imitate and negotiate roles and explore characters and themes, they work through distressing or confusing issues, develop sequential thinking, experience social cues (including cause and effect), and learn to appreciate different perspectives. Most importantly, they have fun!
How can you talk to your children about the upcoming election?
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How to Talk to Kids About the Election | The Family Room
The more opportunity exists for language interaction in speech and print, the more children will flourish.
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
Mud kitchens provide sensory exploration and deep-level learning that happens in a role-play context, creates the perfect formula for fully-engaged contented children.
Thank you to all those who have served – and to the families that have sacrificed alongside them. #VeteransDay
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Natural Exploration
Unlike outdoor classrooms and outdoor play, nature exploration can happen anywhere, indoors or out.
Nature exploration starts with observation, exploration, and asking questions.
The name of the game is...Ocean Burst! Can you guess what movements we're going to do? Follow along with Mr. Nate as he takes us through the latest BOKS burst! https://bh.social/2KlfWxD
When children are encouraged to freely explore materials, they learn to take initiative, develop a personal sense of aesthetics, and foster cognitive and physical skills. Process oriented art builds children’s self-esteem, confidence, and independence because success isn’t gauged by the final product, but by the experience.
What is going to happen when I mix all the colors?
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/36DoXK5
What is going to happen when I mix these two ingredients? Will there be a reaction?
Science is the process through which we learn about the world. Science Rocks is the Bright Horizons approach
to science across all age groups, based upon our knowledge that young children are born with a strong sense of curiosity and that life is full of exploration, experimentation, and the process of making discoveries.
How can you instill gratitude in your child today and every day? This fun, easy activity will help kids express appreciation for others. #HappyThanksgiving https://bh.social/3l3miyo
In the arts, the focus is on the process, participation and enjoyment.
Holidays and celebrations can be catalysts for learning and celebrating diversity. Access our on-demand workshop to find out how: https://bh.social/2J0m4Li
Outdoor play, the kind that leaves children breathless and
rosy-cheeked, builds both physical and mental health.
Children need opportunities for vigorous play each day.
How can you raise generous and gracious children? We're sharing 8 ways to teach kids gratitude on #GivingTuesday – and every day!
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Lessons in Gratitude for Kids
Letter Recognition is a pre-writing skill to support literacy at an early age.
Are your elderly loved ones' spirits dampened this holiday season? These 7 ideas can help boost their mood and keep the blues at bay.
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7 Ways to Keep the Holiday Blues at Bay
How can parents approach the holidays in an anti-bias way? Here are a few things to consider.
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Anti-Bias Holidays | The Family Room Blog
Check out our 2020 holiday gift guide for infant and toddler book recommendations made by Bright Horizons education experts! 📚
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Bright Horizons’s 2020 Holiday Book Gift Guide
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Keep your kids busy and learning at home during winter break with activities for all ages and interests.
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Here are some of our favorite activities when the weather outside is frightful.
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Time capsules can be a great way to encourage children to reflect on the last year, who they are now, and how they may change in the future. https://bddy.me/3aYeAV2 #HappyNewYear2021 #HappyNewYear
Books and toys can be effective educational tools to help families actively raise anti-racist children. Bright Horizons VP Education and Development, Rachel Robertson, explains how.
Access the full discussion on-demand: https://bh.social/2LU4ABm
Between working from home, staying in place, socializing online, and learning remotely – is your head spinning? You’re not alone. Join us on 1/26 as we talk to parents just like you and find out how they’ve been able to work and parent during a pandemic – and ways they’re powering up for the year ahead. https://bh.social/3subkaj
Children are naturally creative and even the youngest children appreciate opportunities to explore.
It's never too early to teach children about kindness, inclusion, and helping others. #MLKDay
We know that babies’ brains are growing fast, and that the brain develops as it responds to streams of input
coming from the baby’s surroundings, through the senses of touch, smell, taste, hearing, sight and bodily
movement. The Treasure Basket gathers together and provides a focus for a rich variety of everyday objects
chosen to offer stimulus to these senses. The use of the Treasure Basket is one way that we can ensure a
richness in the baby’s experiences when the brain is ready to receive, to make connections and so to make use of
this information.
Help lay the groundwork for children to understand what social justice means through these age-appropriate activities and lessons. https://bh.social/3sLnqvF
Infant outside time.
Garden Works primarily grows out of three curricular elements of The World at Their Fingertips: Science Rocks,
Well Aware, and Toward a Better World. Science learning opportunities abound within gardening projects.
Children learn about the cycle of life, what it takes to nurture a plant, and so much more. Similarly, health and
wellness learning is embedded throughout Garden Works as children sample new vegetables they have never
tried. Garden Works also touches on the many concepts that are part of Toward a Better World — a focus on
making the world a more sustainable place.
Help lay the groundwork for children to understand what social justice means through these age-appropriate activities and lessons. https://bh.social/3sLnqvF
Choosing child care is a critically important and highly personal decision. How do you go about making it? https://bh.social/3tpd1WK
Infant outside time.
Dance Party
Movement is what children do naturally. Music and movement go together. Most young children spontaneously
start moving when they hear music. Children flourish with opportunities to jump, sway, wave their arms, or slide
their feet to music.
Looking ahead to school vacation week and wondering how you're going to keep everyone busy and engaged? We've got you covered, with activities, experiments, and fun for all ages!
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Activities For Kids at Home | Bright Horizons World at Home
Thinking of starting child care? New mom, Jeannie, shares what it was like to begin child care in the middle of the pandemic.
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Starting Child Care During a Pandemic | The Family Room Blog
Choosing child care is a critically important and highly personal decision. How do you go about making it? https://bh.social/3tpd1WK
Lunch Time
What is your child's favorite lunch?
Role playing can be one of the best ways to help your child be ready for any difficult situation. Here, Bright Horizons Vice President of Education and Development, Rachel Robertson, explains ways to incorporate this method, and prepare your child for those moments where they might personally encounter racism.
Access the full discussion on-demand: https://bh.social/2ZrsfwE
A STEM activity was sent home this weekend with children. Post pictures our your child creating Oobleck.
Dance Party
Movement is what children do naturally. Music and movement go together. Most young children spontaneously
start moving when they hear music. Children flourish with opportunities to jump, sway, wave their arms, or slide
their feet to music.
Looking ahead to school vacation week and wondering how you're going to keep everyone busy and engaged? We've got you covered, with activities, experiments, and fun for all ages!
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Activities For Kids at Home | Bright Horizons World at Home
Small acts of kindness leave you with a happy heart and memories to last a lifetime.
Come on in! Take a virtual tour of Bright Horizons at the Y 🎥
Learn more about tuition and openings: https://bh.social/3kjPSRo
#PeekInsideBH
Take a 👀 inside Bright Horizons at the Y to see where all of the fun and learning takes place ✨ Learn more about tuition and openings: https://bh.social/3dFjVBX
And check back later for a virtual center tour! 🎥 #PeekInsideBH
We are gearing up for an AWESOME 2021 Summer Camp Adventure. As we prepare our activities and classroom we would love to hear from you. What do you look for in a summer camp for your children.
This list of books by black authors or illustrators, as well as books featuring black leading characters, will help you cultivate a diverse library for your children and encourage respect, awareness, inclusivity, and racial equality from a young age. #BlackHistoryMonth https://bh.social/3aI05UG
Come on in! Take a virtual tour of Bright Horizons at the Y 🎥
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Meet one of our Preschool Teachers, Ms. Monica. Monica grew up in Racine, Wisconsin. She has a bachelors in Early Childhood Education from Alverno College. Her favorite part of her job is building relationships with families, children, and staff. While not at work Monica can be found working out either by running or biking. She also enjoys spending time with her 4 teenagers and husband. Monica's life goal is to make as many memories as possible with her family.
We asked our future female leaders about their superpowers, why being a girl is awesome, and what they want to be when they grow up — and their answers didn't disappoint! Share your child's sense of purpose and power with us — post a video in the comments below or share tagging @Bright Horizons.
Learn more about how we're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and #IWD2021: https://bh.social/3q5tPzj
Story time with two year olds.
Division Vice President, Stacey Mwongozi, shares the pride she has for her heritage, the sense of belonging she feels at Bright Horizons, and the person that inspires her the most. #BlackHistoryMonth
Small acts of kindness leave you with a happy heart and memories to last a lifetime.
Come on in! Take a virtual tour of Bright Horizons at the Y 🎥
Learn more about tuition and openings: https://bh.social/3kjPSRo
#PeekInsideBH
Meet one of our Preschool Teachers, Ms. Monica. Monica grew up in Racine, Wisconsin. She has a bachelors in Early Childhood Education from Alverno College. Her favorite part of her job is building relationships with families, children, and staff. While not at work Monica can be found working out either by running or biking. She also enjoys spending time with her 4 teenagers and husband. Monica's life goal is to make as many memories as possible with her family.
We asked our future female leaders about their superpowers, why being a girl is awesome, and what they want to be when they grow up — and their answers didn't disappoint! Share your child's sense of purpose and power with us — post a video in the comments below or share tagging @Bright Horizons.
Learn more about how we're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and #IWD2021: https://bh.social/3q5tPzj
Story time with two year olds.
Division Vice President, Stacey Mwongozi, shares the pride she has for her heritage, the sense of belonging she feels at Bright Horizons, and the person that inspires her the most. #BlackHistoryMonth
Small acts of kindness leave you with a happy heart and memories to last a lifetime.
Come on in! Take a virtual tour of Bright Horizons at the Y 🎥
Learn more about tuition and openings: https://bh.social/3kjPSRo
#PeekInsideBH
Kindergarten Prep is working on mathematical sentences.
Way to Go!!!!
What is YOUR child's superpower? 🦸 Let us know with a video or quote in the comments below — or tag us in your post! Learn more about how we're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and #IWD: https://bh.social/2N9mH7D
Look "I built a long building."
Let us see your building projects.
Join Us!!
Building Resilience: Raising Happy and Successful Kids.
In this workshop, you will learn:
About the connection between resilience and school and life success.
What you can do to harness and nurture resilience in your children and even yourself.
How this important skillset helps your child move through uncertain times, manage adversity, and develop a growth mindset.
Reserve Your Spot:
March 9, 2021 | 3:00 p.m. ET |: http://bh.social/Mar9Webinar
March 24, 2021 | 7:00 p.m. ET |: http://bh.social/Mar24Webinar
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Happy #IWD2021! We want to hear why being a girl is awesome! Share a video of (or quote from) your child in the comments below or tag @Bright Horizons. https://bh.social/3t1bq8I
Come on in! Take a virtual tour of Bright Horizons at the Y 🎥
Learn more about tuition and openings: https://bh.social/3kjPSRo
#PeekInsideBH
Get ready for a summer full of adventure at Bright Horizons®! Our program offers plenty of time to experiment with science and technology, engage in the creative arts, discover nature, and explore the world. Experienced teachers, a curriculum based on each child’s interests, engaging projects and activities, and virtual field trips and events will make summer fun and educational. In addition, our industry-leading health and safety protocols offer the reassurance you need.
Choosing a summer day #camp can be overwhelming, but add COVID-19 into the mix, and it's a completely different ballgame. Luckily, we've compiled a list of questions to ask to make the process easier. #summercamp https://bh.social/3vtR2it
Kindergarten Prep is working on mathematical sentences.
Way to Go!!!!
What is YOUR child's superpower? 🦸 Let us know with a video or quote in the comments below — or tag us in your post! Learn more about how we're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and #IWD: https://bh.social/2N9mH7D
Look "I built a long building."
Let us see your building projects.
Come on in! Take a virtual tour of Bright Horizons at the Y 🎥
Learn more about tuition and openings: https://bh.social/3kjPSRo
#PeekInsideBH
Get ready for a summer full of adventure at Bright Horizons®! Our program offers plenty of time to experiment with science and technology, engage in the creative arts, discover nature, and explore the world. Experienced teachers, a curriculum based on each child’s interests, engaging projects and activities, and virtual field trips and events will make summer fun and educational. In addition, our industry-leading health and safety protocols offer the reassurance you need.
Choosing a summer day #camp can be overwhelming, but add COVID-19 into the mix, and it's a completely different ballgame. Luckily, we've compiled a list of questions to ask to make the process easier. #summercamp https://bh.social/3vtR2it
Kindergarten Prep is working on mathematical sentences.
Way to Go!!!!
What is YOUR child's superpower? 🦸 Let us know with a video or quote in the comments below — or tag us in your post! Learn more about how we're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and #IWD: https://bh.social/2N9mH7D
Look "I built a long building."
Let us see your building projects.
