
The mission of Rainbow Institute (RI) is to inspire a holistic education movement through transformative learning experiences, resources and research. This adult education arm of Rainbow Community School serves as a nexus between research, education and practice by supporting individuals and institutions as they discover the critical role that holistic practices play in child development.
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Our work is built on the 40 years of holistic education at Rainbow Community School and ongoing improvement through research and reflection has been integral. Our whole child approach known as the Rainbow Seven Domains ™ yields learning experiences that nurture the development in all seven domains of learning: physical, natural, social, emotional, creative, mental and spiritual. This approach values healthy development in all the domains and considers the spiritual domain the elixir that breathes life into the other developmental domains.The goal of this secular spiritual education is to awaken the individual to his true nature, pave the way for transformative learning and illuminate his purpose in life. Above all else, RI aims to help individuals, educators and institutions nurture the spiritual identities of all community members by inviting the “sacred” into the classrooms and culture.
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- Consulting services and instructional resources that emphasize The Rainbow Seven Domains™ holistic approach. Click here to purchase RI’s Teaching the Whole Child book.
- Support in cultivating a holistic school culture, classroom & curriculum that serves the needs of your unique learning environment.
- Continuing education through workshops and teacher/adult training programs anchored in heart-centered & holistic education. Please click here for a list of RI offerings.
- Access to a holistic assessment tool that measures complexity of cognitive development. Click here to learn more about Lectica assessments.
Rainbow Institute Blog Posts
Harnessing the Power of the Circle
Teaching thematically Integrated thematic units are considered best practice at Rainbow. Thematic lessons are layered in both discipline and in learning domain. Layering in this way encourages theme engagement from many angles and through many lenses. This allows...
read moreStrengthening your light in the season of darkness
The week back to school after a long winter break is often buzzing with excitement and anticipation. During these days, children will share stories of their time apart, celebrate coming back together and show enthusiasm for what is to come. Time is also set aside for...
read moreBringing the spirit back into the holidays
Centering practices aim to strengthen our learning community by inviting spirit and sacredness into each space and each day. At RCS, we see this daily practice as a meaningful ritual that is integral to a child's healthy spiritual development....
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