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Kaleidoscope

 

From the desk of Susie Fahrer

The Rainbow Seven Domains™

Director’s Welcome

Welcome to the Director’s Kaleidoscope, a video and article series from Rainbow Community School exploring the many colorful aspects of preschool through middle school learning. From electives and play-based learning to executive functioning and student choice, you’ll have a rich resource library to help your child do their best.

Deep Listening: A Practice of Presence

Deep Listening: A Practice of Presence

by Susie Fahrer

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Executive Functioning Skills

Executive Functioning Skills

by Susie Fahrer

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The Value of An Electives Program in the Adolescent Experience

The Value of An Electives Program in the Adolescent Experience

by Susie Fahrer

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Mistakes in the Math Classroom

Mistakes in the Math Classroom

by Susie Fahrer

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The Importance of Relationships in Schools – Warm Demanders

The Importance of Relationships in Schools – Warm Demanders

by Susie Fahrer

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Play Based Learning: Why Play Is the Foundation of Education

Play Based Learning: Why Play Is the Foundation of Education

by Susie Fahrer

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Brain Breaks: A Technique for Meeting Student Potential

Brain Breaks: A Technique for Meeting Student Potential

by Susie Fahrer

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The Student-Teacher Relationship

The Student-Teacher Relationship

by Susie Fahrer

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What if We All Led with Compassion?

What if We All Led with Compassion?

by Susie Fahrer

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The Power of Learning Outdoors

The Power of Learning Outdoors

by Susie Fahrer

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Designing Spaces for Learning

Designing Spaces for Learning

by Susie Fahrer

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Kaleidoscope – November 2024

Kaleidoscope – November 2024

by Susie Fahrer

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Today our Omega 7/8 students engaged in a fun pick Today our Omega 7/8 students engaged in a fun pickling experiment. Students researched pickle recipes and then created recipes of their own. These recipes were used to pickle cucumbers as a control and then to pickle other items of their choosing. Some recipes including very interesting ingredients, such as Sour Patch Kids, root beer, and hot sauce! This learning experience had them fully immersed in the scientific method and collaborative problem-solving. 

Essential to the adolescent years, our middle school program ensures that student autonomy is nurtured, student passions are celebrated, and young people are reinforced in their own ability to work through difficulty and challenge. This culture of guided independence is strengthened by the depth of relationship fostered between the students and their teachers.

#rainbowcommunityschool #omegamiddleschool #increasedautonomy #guidedchoice
#Rainbow families and teachers spent Tuesday and W #Rainbow families and teachers spent Tuesday and Wednesday of this week engaged in one of our favorite traditions to partner with families... the Listening Conference. 

As our families sit down with us at a listening conference, our teachers inherently create a space of “presence and pause.” We open with some type of provocation, usually centering the child, maybe a little breathwork, and really naming that this is the time for the family to share all of the ways that their child’s light is being brought into this universe, the way that they hope their child will grow, the way they hope their child will be honored. This is a time in which our teachers listen deeply. 

Episode 11 of our Kaleidoscope video podcast is all about engaging in the practice of deep listening. Check it out and remember to download the companion PDF resource! (Links to our blog can be found on our website and in our social media bios)

https://rainbowcommunityschool.org/2026/09/07/deep-listening-practice-presence/

#weloverainbowcommunityschool #kaleidoscopeblog #deeplistening #listeningconferences
RCS families and friends — we're excited to invite RCS families and friends — we're excited to invite you to a free, no-pressure Q&A session with our friends at Integrative Family Medicine, a proud partner and sponsor of Rainbow Community School.

Curious what Direct Primary Care actually is and whether it makes sense for your household? Come ask your real questions and get real answers. No sales pitch, just information.

September 24 | 5:00–6:00 PM
For Rainbow Community School families & the extended community
Childcare available
Hosted by Integrative Family Medicine

Spots are limited — reserve yours here: https://www.integrativeasheville.org/event/is-dpc-for-my-family/

We're grateful for IFM's continued support of our school community and excited to share this opportunity with our families. Hope to see you there! 

#rainbowcommunityschool #rcsbusinesssponsor #integrativefamilymedicine
In early childhood, play is the foundation of lear In early childhood, play is the foundation of learning. It encourages diverse vocabulary, foundational mathematics concepts, and ensures that the child’s relationship to school is fostering inquiry, engagement, joy and purpose.

Enjoy these photos of our youngest learners exploring and learning in our early childhood outdoor learning environment during the first two weeks of school!

#weloverainbowcommunityschool #earlychildhoodeducation #learningthroughplay

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