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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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Twice a year, our eighth graders come together wit Twice a year, our eighth graders come together with our first graders to partake in a sweet rite of passage called the Rose Ceremony. In the fall, first graders cross a bridge on our playground and are greeted by an eighth grader who presents them with a rose to welcome them to grade school. 

At the end of the school year, our graduates cross the same bridge and are met by a first grader who presents them with a rose to congratulate them on completing their educational journey at Rainbow Community School and Omega Middle School and to wish them well on their journey to high school. 

Moments of pause and connection like this offer students opportunities to celebrate and honor growth in themselves and each other. 

#rainbowcommunityschool #omegamiddleschool #ritesofpassage
Rainy field day fun! The ways in which our student Rainy field day fun! The ways in which our students and staff fully embraced the physical, social, and natural domains to engage in field day despite the rain is truly impressive. These kids sure do know how to have fun!

#weloverainbowcommunityschool #fielddayfun #physicaldomain
One of the things that we often associate with chi One of the things that we often associate with childhood is play. As a school, we recognize that play is something that is critical to children’s learning. In our Early Childhood Program, our students spend time outdoors and in their classrooms that are designed for imagination, creativity, and autonomy, to come out and develop through play-based learning.

Learn more by watching our video podcast or reading the transcript: https://rainbowcommunityschool.org/2026/02/16/play-based-learning-foundation/
Links to Kaleidoscope can be found in our social media profiles - be sure to download the PDF Companion Guide! 

#rainbowcommunityschool #rcskaleidoscope #playbasedlearning #playislearning
#earlychildhood
Gratitude to our Business Sponsor, @curiowealth! Gratitude to our Business Sponsor, @curiowealth! 

Curio Wealth seeks to understand your values, priorities, and wisdom, working with you to make the best financial decisions for you and your family. Visit their website or social media pages to learn more. 

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