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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.

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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Kaleidoscope – May 2023

Kaleidoscope – May 2023

by Susie Fahrer

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We did a thing! Kaleidoscope is a reformatted ser We did a thing!

Kaleidoscope is a reformatted series created to give our community a closer look at the intentional work happening at Rainbow Community School and Omega Middle School. Through short videos and downloadable companion articles for deeper learning, we explore the ideas and practices that support students’ growth, independence, and love of learning. We’re excited to share these reflections as an invitation to learn more about our approach and engage in conversations within and beyond our community.

Each episode of Kaleidoscope can be accessed by watching a video or reading the blog. We also have a downloadable Companion Guide with additional resources!

Today, we invite you to check out Episode 1: Designing Spaces for Learning. 
How do you design a space for learning? Click the Kaleidoscope Link in our Instagram Bio to watch or read this episode! 

#rainbowcommunityschool #rcskaleidoscope #parentresources #rcsdirectorsblog #holisticeducation
#It's that time of year again - voting is open for #It's that time of year again - voting is open for the @mountainxpress 2026 Best of WNC Awards! 

You can share your love of Rainbow by voting for us in the following categories: 
Under "Kids - Schools & Classes":
- School (Precollege)
- After School Program
- Preschool
- Art Education Program
- Music Teacher: Laura Blackley

Under "Kids - Places":
- Day Camp
- Playground

Voting begins today, April 1st and closes on April 30th. We appreciate your support! ❤🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

https://mountainx.com/bestofwnc/

#weloverainbowcommunityschool #BestOfWNC #ashevilleareaschools #bestschool #bestpreschool
Critical Thinking - Our students practice the abil Critical Thinking - Our students practice the ability to analyze information and experiences from multiple perspectives, helping them draw conclusions with a comprehensive understanding. They are empowered with independent thought and encouraged to voice their ideas and opinions and consider the thoughts of others. 

You can see this come to life through the poetry and art our Omega 7/8 students have created in their study of the Civil Rights Movement. Students were asked to write a biographical poem about Civil Rights leaders in which they were challenged to consider and include: things the person may have loved, things they may have feared, and things they wanted to accomplish or achieve. Accompanying their poetry is an impressive gallery of grid portraits - a method of using a grid to help the artist replicate an image. The culmination of this work is beautiful and powerful - we highly recommend viewing it in its entirety! 

You can view all the portraits and read their accompanying biographical poems at this link: https://padlet.com/jenarmo/civil-rights-biography-project-7rfr654fbeexg9bp
We'll drop it into our Instagram Bio as well!

#rainbowcommunityschool #omegamiddleschool #civilrightsunit #mentaldomain #middleschoolcurriculum
Congratulations to our friend and Business Sponsor Congratulations to our friend and Business Sponsor, Rene Treece with @luxehousephotographic, on the re-opening of her studio in the River Arts District! Did you know that this beautiful space can be rented for photography shoots, meetings, and workshops for up to 12 people? You can check out the space on Rene's website or Facebook page. 

Rene is also booking spring and summer portrait sessions - an opportunity you don't want to miss! Luxe House Photographic is dedicated to capturing the beauty of family, children, and mothers to be through timeless, nature-based portrait photography. Most sessions take place outdoors in our stunning mountains, forests, and fields, though portraits can also be created in your own backyard. Rene's mission is to create imagery that stirs the soul and nurtures a sense of belonging. She strives to make portraits that reflect a person’s spirit and essence, not just their likeness, so that each image feels alive and deeply personal.

#rainbowcommunityschool #rcsbusinesssponsor #luxehousephotographic

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