Our Curriculum

The Experience Curriculum integrated within the brightwheel platform is a comprehensive, research-based early childhood education program designed to support the developmental needs of children from birth through age 5. This curriculum offers a seamless blend of hands-on learning materials and digital tools, enabling educators to deliver high-quality, play-based learning experiences efficiently.(Brightwheel Help Center)

Key Features

  • Developmentally Appropriate Learning: The curriculum is tailored for three age groups—Baby (3–18 months), Toddler (18 months–3 years), and Preschool (3–5 years)—and focuses on essential developmental areas, including social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language skills.(brightwheel)

  • Integrated Hands-On Materials: Each month, educators receive a curated kit containing storybooks, manipulatives, art supplies, and activity guides. These materials are aligned with the digital lesson plans accessible through the brightwheel app, ensuring a cohesive learning experience.(brightwheel)

  • Digital Lesson Plans and Assessments: The brightwheel app provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step lesson plans that are preloaded and ready to use. Educators can track children's progress through built-in assessments and share updates with families, fostering a collaborative learning environment.(brightwheel)

  • Alignment with Standards: Experience Curriculum aligns with all 50 U.S. state early learning standards, as well as national frameworks such as the NAEYC and Head Start, ensuring that the program meets high educational quality benchmarks.(brightwheel)

  • Time-Saving for Educators: By providing ready-to-use materials and digital resources, the curriculum reduces preparation time for educators, allowing them to focus more on teaching and less on planning.

  • Family Engagement: The integration with the brightwheel app enables educators to capture and share learning moments with families in real-time, enhancing communication and involvement in the child's educational journey.(brightwheel)

Experience Curriculum is ideal for early childhood programs seeking a structured yet flexible educational framework that supports both teaching staff and families in fostering children's growth and development.

For more information or to see the curriculum in action, you can watch the introductory video here: (brightwheel).