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Our Curriculum
Back-up Care at Bright Horizons Woodbury-MN
Bright Horizons at Woodbury-MN offers both full-service child care and back-up care.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is rooted in the science of learning. Through play, experimenting with possibilities, problem solving, and project work, we provide children with the very best early education experiences possible.
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School Age
Babies enjoy classrooms made for exploring with teachers who support today’s big milestones and tomorrow’s leaps toward the future.
Health and Wellness
Literacy and Language
Social-Emotional Learning
STEM
Thinking and Learning
Toward A Better World
Visual and Creative Arts
Health and Wellness
- Exploring growth and movement
- Learning about basic hygiene
- Enjoying nutritious snacks
- Gaining skills like washing hands
Literacy and Language
- Daily sharing and talking
- Exploring books and songs
- Reading with teachers
- Using sign language
Social-Emotional Learning
- Beginning to calm self
- Beginning to express needs
- Forming secure attachments
- Developing a sense of trust
STEM
- Science: Discovering the natural world
- Technology: Beginning to use tools
- Engineering: Building structures and designs
- Math: Exploring numbers and shapes
Thinking and Learning
- Emotional Self-regulation: Self soothing
- Executive Function: Focus and play
- Mindset and Agency: Making choices
- Creativity and Flexible Thinking: New things
Toward A Better World
- Beginning to understand needs
- Beginning to care for others
- Noticing differences and similarities
- Exploring the natural world
Visual and Creative Arts
- Exploring colors and textures
- Exploring music and movement
- Enjoying storytelling and play
- Daily exposure to the arts
Newly independent toddlers are ready to explore and discover with caring teachers at their side every step of the way.
Health and Wellness
Literacy and Language
Social-Emotional Learning
STEM
Thinking and Learning
Toward A Better World
Visual and Creative Arts
Health and Wellness
- Exploring movement and activity
- Discovering safety and hygiene
- Enjoying nutritious snacks
- Learning about mindfulness
Literacy and Language
- Following simple directions
- Nurturing relationships with caregivers
- Reading books together
- Singing songs and hearing poetry
Social-Emotional Learning
- Developing self-identity
- Beginnings of empathy
- Learning play skills
- Caring for others
STEM
- Science: Observing and exploring
- Technology: Learning about tools
- Engineering: Building and designing
- Math: Exploring numbers and patterns
Thinking and Learning
- Emotional self-regulation: Recognizing feelings
- Executive function: Waiting for turn
- Mindset and agency: Making choices
- Creative thinking and flexibility: Trying new things
Toward A Better World
- Helping with simple class jobs
- Recognizing physical differences
- Treating friends kindly
- Respecting animals and nature
Visual and Creative Arts
- Making simple art projects
- Playing music and singing
- Acting out stories or poems
- Learning dances and movement
Preschoolers are active learners, collaborating with teachers and each other, as they explore ideas and make discoveries.
Health and Wellness
Literacy and Language
Social-Emotional Learning
STEM
Thinking and Learning
Toward A Better World
Visual and Creative Arts
Health and Wellness
- Daily physical activity
- Enjoying healthy snacks
- Basic safety and hygiene
- Mindfulness and well-being
Literacy and Language
- Joy and confidence
- Reading stories and poems
- Writing simple words
- Early alphabet learning
Social-Emotional Learning
- Using calm-down techniques
- Recognizing other’s perspective
- Taking turns with peers
- Showing empathy and care
STEM
- Science: Observing and asking questions
- Technology: Using technology to create
- Engineering: Solving problems with design
- Math: Using math in real life
Thinking and Learning
- Emotional self-regulation: Stop and think
- Executive function: Listen and focus
- Mindset and agency: Choose own work
- Creative thinking and flexibility: Take healthy risks
Toward A Better World
- Taking care of classroom
- Recognizing cultural differences
- Helping others in need
- Caring for animals and nature
Visual and Creative Arts
- Expressing ideas through art
- Hearing varied music
- Acting assigned part
- Dancing with creativity
School Age children are confident, capable leaders who ask questions, find solutions, and dive into rich project learning. Our School Age learners enjoy Steve & Kate’s Camp STEAM activities, including sewing, robotics, coding, stop-motion animation, tinker crafts, & more!
Health and Wellness
Literacy and Language
Social-Emotional Learning
STEM
Thinking and Learning
Toward A Better World
Visual and Creative Arts
Health and Wellness
- Daily physical fitness
- Enjoying healthy snacks
- Independent self-care
- Using mindfulness techniques
Literacy and Language
- Gaining skills and confidence
- Reading simple words
- Writing ideas and plans
- Early phonics learning
Social-Emotional Learning
- Using positive interactions
- Understanding other’s perspective
- Collaborating with peers
- Acting to help others
STEM
- Science: Conducting experiments
- Technology: Choosing the right tool
- Engineering: Solving complex problems
- Math: Using numbers symbolically
Thinking and Learning
- Emotional self-regulation: Choosing actions
- Executive function: Completing projects
- Mindset and agency: Making daily choices
- Creative thinking and flexibility: Changing course
Toward A Better World
- Doing jobs independently
- Feeling pride for school
- Seeing different life experiences
- Engaging in doing good
Visual and Creative Arts
- Gaining art skills
- Recognizing varied music
- Assigning roles and parts
- Dancing and moving confidently
The Teacher's Role
Our teachers are all experienced and dedicated professionals who meet rigid certification requirements. By focusing on children’s unique interests, these talented educators work alongside children to support today’s big milestones and tomorrow’s success.
Classrooms that Inspire Learning
“Early childhood classrooms are special places; within them discoveries abound, imaginations soar, and anything is possible.”
Rachel Robertson - VP, Learning & Development at Bright Horizons
At Bright Horizons we believe that environment is the key to creating a joyful place for childhood; and we put a great deal of thought and care into creating those joyful places. In keeping with Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies, our designs consider not only what children need in a space, but how they will use it. We know our centers will form an integral part of a child’s earliest learning; and with that in mind, we carefully curate high-quality materials for every center to create beautiful environments with rich, open-ended experiences that nurture development and inspire learning.
Our Inspiration
Inspired by the world’s educational leaders to create a great place for learning and for childhood
