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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.

Writing in a World of AI

Writing in a World of AI

by Susie Fahrer

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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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Asheville, NC 28806
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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.

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Our fourth grade students just wrapped up their Bo Our fourth grade students just wrapped up their Botany Unit with a learning celebration, sharing their hard work and knowledge with their families. 

In the elementary years, students are still encouraged to learn through play, and their world expands to include more advanced and structured hands-on learning opportunities. Students crave opportunities to solve problems independently and embrace the social nature of project-based learning. 

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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.

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Rainbow Community School's Harvest Halloween Hoedo Rainbow Community School's Harvest Halloween Hoedown is right around the corner and YOU are invited! 

Join us for a fun-filled day with festival games, prizes, bounce house play, haunted house enjoyment, music, and delicious fall treats! Come on down to 574 Haywood Rd for a day filled with fun, games, and laughter. Our festival is a celebration of the fall season, complete with live music, delicious food, and exciting activities for all ages. This is a community event that brings everyone together, so don't miss out on the chance to create lasting memories and celebrate the spirit of fall with us!

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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988 or text HOME to 741741
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Halloween Harvest Hoedown

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Sat. Oct. 24
2 pm – 5 pm

Bounce House, Fair Food, Games, Prizes,
Face painting, Haunted Walk,
& so much more!