Bright Horizons at Maxwell Place

Just a few of the activities we had set out for future engineers to explore at our STEM Fest this past week.

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Critical thinking, self-confidence, leadership abilities, and more all come from learning about science, technology, engineering, and math. The benefits of really are endless. Just as important: STEM learning is fun! Take a look: https://bh.social/4eaKzy5

How high can you build your tower? Preschoolers were able to practice stacking using different sized pre-cut pool noodles. Each small group received a variety of different sized noodles & stacked them as high as they could! Some children chose to work independently while others as a team. This activity helps better strengthen their fine motor skills!

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Our toddlers used spoons to transfer pompom balls in the muffin tin. The children observed the different colors of the balls. The toddlers also worked on their hand eye coordination by focusing on scooping and transferring the balls as they attempted to sort them by color.

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As babies explored the vehicles and watched them move down the ramps, they are demonstrating a growing understanding of spatial relationships and patterns in how things move.

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⚠️ So, you’ve entered the “no” stage. Frustrating? Yes. A sign of healthy development? Also yes. Toddlers are trying to see just how far their new-found independence will take them. Use these tips to support them (and yourself): https://bh.social/3A6RN8r

Coloring is an engaging experience for young children, letting them explore colors and movement and discover how things mix. We added to this sensory activity by providing children with different textures to color on. As they color and feel the different textures, we supported the development of their vocabularies by describing the scratchy, smooth, and bumpy textures.

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We're so excited to announce we'll be exhibiting at the Baby Expo on November 3 at the beautiful W Hoboken! Over 50 baby and toddler exhibitors, educational demos, AMAZING RAFFLES, VIP swag bags, exclusive show-only discounts and more. And, we're giving away 2 sets of general admission passes to 2 mamas to attend the show with your bestie. To enter, simply tag a mama who needs to know about the baby expo, follow and and , and we’ll select 2 winners on Friday at 2:00pm to win 2 tickets each. Bonus entries for every friend you tag. Good luck!

📩 You’re invited to at Bright Horizons. Do hands-on activities with your child, learn about our curriculum and future-ready skills, and meet other families — it’s all happening at a center near you on November 7.
📌 Let us know you’re coming: https://bh.social/3C6uPP6

Why do mornings always feel like a challenge?

Our early childhood experts have helpful tips to make school mornings easier. Learn more: https://bh.social/4eRv3IJ

In our Aftercare classroom, children learn about magnetism as we experiment with and begin identifying magnetic and non-magnetic objects. After testing objects, we invited children to explore playing and using magnets.

Many children enjoy arranging or lining up materials in a certain way. Though this may seem like a simple way to play, this promotes persistence as children follow through on a task, visual-spatial awareness, and helps develop hand-eye coordination. The way children choose to line up objects also demonstrates inventiveness in thinking.

Schedule your visit today to learn more about out Toddler Curriculum:
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We all want our kids to make friends. But no two kids are alike, and super-social parents might be baffled by kids who are happy with a single pal. We’ve got an age-by-age guide on what’s ok, and what to look out for. Read more: https://bh.social/3ZZxKmT

Setting boundaries is good for your child's development — and doing so with a persistent child who is having a tough moment is important. Why? Take a look 👉 https://bh.social/3BCncjn

Show children that their ethnicities can — and should! — be represented in print. We’ve rounded up a list of 10 books written by and depicting Hispanic and Latino authors and characters, for infants through school-agers. 📚 Take a look: https://bh.social/3Y4TbRW

Parenting preschoolers can be a tug-of-war between things you need to get done and “I wanna do it myself!” Still, we want kids to be independent. 💪 It’s why building independence is such an important part of our preschool curriculum. Plus, there are things you can do at home.

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"Why?” “What do you think?” “What do you think we should do?”

🧐 Those are the kinds of questions that get kids thinking. And when they’re free to noodle, creativity, curiosity — and the love of learning — follows. It’s why great questions are so much better than giving answers.

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"What if my child doesn’t want me to leave? What if they cry?”

Your family is about to start something new — and the “what ifs” are completely normal. Set your child up for a smooth transition into child care by preparing for their first day. 💡 Use these tips: https://bh.social/3MTbjYT

Just when it feels like summer's going to last forever, that first ad for back-to-school shopping appears. Kids are already stressing about new teachers, new classes, and new friends.

🎒🧭 Make the first day a little easier with 7 ideas from our experts 👉 https://bh.social/3Sq8Msk

Cheers to our for hitting their educational milestones through Bright Horizons' Horizons Degree Program! 🎓💛 Their commitment, effort, and drive to excel inspire us every day!

🎉 Ms. Erica, Bright Horizons / UChicago Child Development Center Stony Island, Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
🎉 Ms. Agnes, Bright Horizons at Democracy Center Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
🎉 Ms. Noelle, Bright Horizons at Foxboro, Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Leadership
🎉 Ms. Manu, Bright Horizons at Parkway North, CDA Credential

Learn how to get your degree for free 👉 https://bh.social/3xpiBiV

💻 ✏️ Join us for an enlightening livestream event, “How Nurturing Relationships Are Key to Effective Learning,” hosted by Rachel Robertson, Chief Academic Officer, and featuring Gregg Millien, Instructional Coach at the Jim Greenman Innovation Center. This session will dive deep into Discovery Driven Learning, highlighting the crucial role of nurturing relationships in creating effective learning environments.

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School readiness isn’t just book smarts. It’s the determination, confidence, curiosity, and bravery to try and try again. And those aren’t just things kids learn in a classroom; they learn them from you — in the way you and your kids connect, talk, even play. ✏️📖🔎

Experts have a whole list of ideas to help them along. Read what they have to say: https://bh.social/3AaJCay

Experts say the two months of summer can cost kids two whole months of learning. A little tutoring keeps them up to speed – just one reason why summer tutoring is a really good idea.

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📣 We’re thrilled to announce that Rachel Robertson, Chief Academic Officer, will be a featured speaker at the Early Childhood Innovation Summit! If you will be attending, be sure to join her session, “Facing and Embracing Change with Curiosity and Critical Thinking,” to learn about the crucial role of professional development in enhancing children’s education.

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Camp is part of your back-up care benefits? Why yes, yes it is.

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Kindergarten Prep students learned what materials go into the recycling bin vs trash and brainstormed creative ways to reuse certain materials. 🌎🌱 Children then challenged their dexterity, hand eye coordination, and persistence as they made paper beads out of scrap paper! Bracelets, necklaces, and crowns were created by using these paper beads.

Visit us and discover more about our hands-on learning experiences that prepare children for a brighter tomorrow: https://bh.social/4ey2HDF

Bright Horizons at Portland

💬 The new season of The Work-Life Equation is brimming with wisdom from our incredible guests, offering insights on maintaining harmony while balancing multiple life roles. ✨

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How many times will your bored kids open-close-open the refrigerator this summer? The answer is a million (more or less), followed by the words, “There’s nothing to eat/drink/do.” Unless they can go to camp. Which they can do – even if you didn’t sign up last winter (camp may even be part of your employee benefits – make sure to check). 🍉☀️

Save a refrigerator. Send them to camp – spaces at Steve & Kate’s available right now (really!).

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🌞 Celebrate with us! Bright Horizons' Summer Internship program offers high school and college students a chance to inspire and grow.

Hear from Aeris, our intern at Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy, in our latest blog.
👉 https://bh.social/3Ye0Ca5

Ready to jumpstart your education career? Keep an eye out for our Summer 2025 opportunities!

💬 The new season of The Work-Life Equation is brimming with wisdom from our incredible guests, offering insights on maintaining harmony while balancing multiple life roles. ✨

🔗 Use the link to subscribe now and catch up on the season before it ends. 👉 https://bh.social/3WjEWqh

Our dedicated are seeing amazing transformation in their classrooms. Hear how is making a difference! 🚀🚀🚀

Learn more about our proven approach to teaching and learning: https://bh.social/4cMTB4C

It is typical for separation anxiety in children to come and go throughout the early years as children are learning to navigate being in situations away from their trusted caregivers. 💛

Our Bright Horizons experts share tips to reduce separation anxiety during school and child care drop off. Learn more: https://bh.social/4d5tSDV

Bright Horizons is more than just a workplace; it’s a mission to support families across generations. Want to know more about our culture and how we make a difference? Dive into our blog and get inspired!

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Self-portraits are a wonderful way to engage fine motor and observation skills while giving children an opportunity to build self-awareness. ✨✏️ These artists are completing their self-portraits from photos of half their own face!

Bright Horizons at Boynton Beach