Case Study: Experience Curriculum Boosts Reading Readiness
See how a structured, play-based curriculum helped Rawlins Elementary significantly improve early literacy outcomes in just one school year.
Save time without
sacrificing quality
Pre-planned lessons & materials
A full month of engaging activities with organized materials and easy-to-follow lesson plans—delivered to your door.
Aligned to state and national standards
Designed to align with all 50 state early learning standards, Common Core, NAEYC, and Head Start.
Research-based
Built on early childhood research, our play-based curriculum weaves 35 skills into playful games and projects. As children participate, they grow in all development areas including social-emotional, physical, language and cognitive development.
Built for every early
learning environment
Whether you’re a center director, family childcare provider or homeschool educator, Experience Curriculum fits right into your world.
All the tools you need—
delivered
Each month we deliver a theme-based curriculum kit containing everything you need to lead engaging, play-based activities, including:
- Research-based lesson plans
- Ready-to-go materials for each student
- Embedded observations and assessments
- Family engagement tools
Evidence you can trust
Experience Curriculum and Experience Assessment are grounded in research and proven effective in real classrooms. Independent psychometric evaluations confirm that the Experience Assessment is both valid and reliable, providing educators with accurate and consistent insights into each child’s learning.
A Research-Backed Tool for Measuring Early Childhood Development
A validated, observation-based tool that measures growth across 73 skills and eight developmental domains—simplifying documentation and giving educators a clear picture of each child’s development.
Psychometric Evaluation Summary of brightwheel’s Experience Assessment
A third party evaluation found brightwheel’s Experience Assessment exceeds psychometric standards for validity and reliability. Read the summary below and download the full report.
Enrichment that complements your curriculum
Enrichment programs provide meaningful, developmentally appropriate experiences to support whole-child development. These programs easily integrate with daily routines and offer opportunities to nurture critical skills in all learning domains.
Experience Curriculum is now available digitally in brightwheel, the #1 child care platform!
- Save time with digital weekly lesson plans
- Share updates easily with families directly in the app
- Monitor and assess each child’s progress
A trusted curriculum for over 40 years!
Kris Bagley, Idaho
Marlye Rodriguez, Florida
Alisha Hoekstra, Minnesota
Melody Burton, Oklahoma
Frequently asked questions about Experience Curriculum
What age groups does Experience Curriculum support?
Experience Curriculum is designed for children ages 0–5, with tailored materials for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Each age group receives developmentally appropriate activities that align with early learning standards.
What’s included in each monthly curriculum kit?
Each kit includes lesson plans, learning materials, assessment tools, and family engagement resources — everything you need for a month of themed, hands-on learning.
How far in advance should I order my curriculum kits?
We recommend placing your order at least 3–4 weeks before your start date to ensure you receive your materials on time and have ample time to prepare your classroom.
Can I customize my curriculum or order extra materials?
Yes! You can add extra student packs or adjust your order quantity each month to match your classroom size. Experience Curriculum is flexible and designed to fit your unique teaching needs.
Do you have to have brightwheel to use Experience Curriculum?
No — you don’t need to use brightwheel to enjoy Experience Curriculum! However, when used together, brightwheel makes it even easier to manage lesson plans, share daily activities with families, and track child development all in one place.