Rainbow Learning Curriculum & Outcomes

Students experience growth in the physical domain through movement, dance, P.E., sport and tactile activities, lessons and programming that emphasize theses various aspects of the Physical Domain.

Kinesthetic Awareness

• Assesses and manages personal space, body language and surroundings.
• Recognizes and respects the personal space of others.
• Expresses learning through physical activity.

Fine Motor Skills

• Demonstrates dexterity and eye-hand coordination by manipulating small objects.
• Expresses handwriting in a clear fashion.

Gross Motor Skills

• Demonstrates control of body through strength, endurance, speed, agility, balance and flexibility.

Health & Well-Being

• Applies knowledge of:
  -Nutrition, fitness, hygiene and healthy habits,
  -Sex and drug education.
• Engages challenge to foster growth.
• Appreciates diverse body types in self and others.

Students will have the competencies necessary to set and achieve personal and collective goals in these various aspects of the Social Domain.

Self-Esteem

• Demonstrates intrapersonal awareness.
• Recognizes personal significance and belonging.
• Contributes to the community in ways that are meaningful to oneself.
• Creates boundaries to maintain healthy relationships.
• Explores challenge and uncertainty to encourage growth and confidence.

Communication

• Communicates feelings and needs respectfully, resolves peer conflict using Compassionate Communication.
• Interprets verbal and nonverbal cues.
• Demonstrates appropriate body language.
• Practices active listening.

Social Responsibility

• Demonstrates literacy in civic knowledge, social justice, and cultural competence.
• Engages in citizenship through ethical action, community service and service learning.
• Makes decisions that reflect moral principles and values.
• Considers the implications of choices on self, classroom, school and greater community.

Collaboration

• Demonstrates interpersonal awareness.
• Navigates the dynamics of a partnership or group by effectively applying cooperative skills.
• Values the contributions of others, makes connections while honoring differences in perspective.

Students will have the competencies necessary to set and achieve personal and collective goals in these various aspects of the Emotional Domain:

Empathy

• Displays awareness and consideration of emotions.
• Exhibits compassion and care for the world around them.
• Practices forgiveness.

Healthy Expression

• Channels emotions through a variety of mediums.
• Uses various tools to communicate compassionately in order to process emotions and meet needs.

Self-Care & Resilience

• Demonstrates the ability to remain centered amongst challenging circumstances.
• Responds to challenges with perseverance and a growth mindset.
• Manages emotions with discernment and self-acceptance.

Emotional Literacy

• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and reflect on one’s feelings, thoughts and needs.
• Develops a comprehensive emotional vocabulary.