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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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Learn more by viewing Episode 9 of our Kaleidoscope video podcast! Links can also be found on our website and in our social media profiles. Be sure to download the PDF companion guide for suggestions about how to support guided choice in adolescents within your home!

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