Home
What's New!
Fall has come! The field trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Arlington
Apple was very delightful! The children enjoyed picking their own
pumpkins during the field trip. At Arlington apples, the children were
able to pick their own apples, drink fresh cider and have a wonderful
apple cookie treat!
We are all anticipating the Fall Carnival that will be happening on
October 25th. If anyone is interested in helping, please let us know.
This event will be open to the public! Please tell all your friends.
The proceeds will all go towards supplies for the preschool!
What's New!
Fall has come! The field trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Arlington
Apple was very delightful! The children enjoyed picking their own
pumpkins during the field trip. At Arlington apples, the children were
able to pick their own apples, drink fresh cider and have a wonderful
apple cookie treat!
We are all anticipating the Fall Carnival that will be happening on
October 25th. If anyone is interested in helping, please let us know.
This event will be open to the public! Please tell all your friends.
The proceeds will all go towards supplies for the preschool!
Philosophy
Rainbow Bridge Preschool fosters a life-long love of learning by offering a
diverse preschool learning experience for children ages 2-5. Rainbow Bridge
Preschool focuses on the development of children and offers two different
program styles to suit different family needs. Rainbow Bridge Preschool
offers a Waldorf inspired classroom as a academic focused preschool
classroom. Both classrooms foster a play-based philosophy. Rainbow
Bridge Preschool is non-sectarian in its programs, admission policies,
employment practices and all other operations and will not discriminate
against any pupil on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, gender or
disability.
Huckleberry Classroom
The Huckleberry Classroom is our Waldorf inspired classroom. In the
Huckleberry Room we follow a rhythm of the day that is led by the teacher
and influenced directly by the children. The classroom being a community in
itself, the children are given many opportunities to assist the teacher and their
friends in the activities that shape the rhythm of the day. These activities
include baking, gardening, crafts and art projects, nature walks, storytelling,
puppet plays, soup making and circle time.
The themes that we observe in the Huckleberry Room are present all
around us in nature. Our nature table in the classroom reflects the seasons
on doors, as do our songs and versus at circle time. During nature walks, an
awareness and closeness to nature and it’s rhythms is nurtured outdoors.
The Huckleberry classroom is a play-based classroom where you will
find lovely wooden toys of many varieties. Children may be observed in the
play kitchen, dress-up area, or in the play frame acting out their imaginary
scripts. We offer blocks, river stoners, puzzles and other manipulative for the
children to engage themselves with. Learning occurs naturally through play.
At circle time there are playful songs regarding the calendar and letter of the
week that are sung, although teacher facilitated academics are not present in
the Huckleberry Room. Children of the preschool age feel most secure in a
space that is warm, nurturing, and productive. This is what we strive for in the
Huckleberry Classroom.
Huckleberry Teacher
Thimbleberry Classroom
The Thimbleberry classroom is a morning and afternoon program that is
both academic and play based. The curriculum in the Thimbleberry Room
covers, among other topics, letters, numbers, shapes, colors, sign language
and Spanish. He calendar and weather are discussed during circle times.
Music and movement are also a part of that sacred time. A monthly theme is
used to guide the children into learning about caring, the 5 senses, hygiene,
nutrition and health, among others. Pre-kindergarten skills are encouraged,
but never expected. Children are allowed to choose whether or not to be
involved in all activities. A typical day includes circle and story times, snack,
art, optional nap, gross movement time and creative play indoors and out. A
regular week consists of neighborhood walks, gardening, baking, science
water play and dress-up days. The class also participates in monthly field
trips, which will be touched upon later in the handbook. The children interact
with the other class on the playground and at puppet shows as well. Overall,
the Thimbleberry Room is a loving, caring environment where the whole child
is enriched through play and guided activities.
Thimbleberry Teacher’s
Cila Hall and Kandi Holland are both full-time teachers in this class. Cila
has been with Rainbow Bridge Preschool since September 2007 and has a
wonderful, close relationship with the children. She commands a high respect
level while managing to give the children a loving, motherly support system.
As well as being very consistent and reliable, Cila devotes much of her
personal time to the school and the students. Kandi has worked at Rainbow
Bridge since May of 2008. A mother of three, Kandi is very familiar with the
age group and has a creative mind and caring heart for the children. Kandi
finds enjoyment in giving the children a stimulating atmosphere where they get
the most out of their experience here at Rainbow Bridge Preschool. Cila
and Kandi make a great team, feeding off of each other’s inspirations and
ideas. They both love the children and are committed to the education and
safety of each child.
Rainbow Bridge Preschool fosters a life-long love of learning by offering a
diverse preschool learning experience for children ages 2-5. Rainbow Bridge
Preschool focuses on the development of children and offers two different
program styles to suit different family needs. Rainbow Bridge Preschool
offers a Waldorf inspired classroom as a academic focused preschool
classroom. Both classrooms foster a play-based philosophy. Rainbow
Bridge Preschool is non-sectarian in its programs, admission policies,
employment practices and all other operations and will not discriminate
against any pupil on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, gender or
disability.
Huckleberry Classroom
The Huckleberry Classroom is our Waldorf inspired classroom. In the
Huckleberry Room we follow a rhythm of the day that is led by the teacher
and influenced directly by the children. The classroom being a community in
itself, the children are given many opportunities to assist the teacher and their
friends in the activities that shape the rhythm of the day. These activities
include baking, gardening, crafts and art projects, nature walks, storytelling,
puppet plays, soup making and circle time.
The themes that we observe in the Huckleberry Room are present all
around us in nature. Our nature table in the classroom reflects the seasons
on doors, as do our songs and versus at circle time. During nature walks, an
awareness and closeness to nature and it’s rhythms is nurtured outdoors.
The Huckleberry classroom is a play-based classroom where you will
find lovely wooden toys of many varieties. Children may be observed in the
play kitchen, dress-up area, or in the play frame acting out their imaginary
scripts. We offer blocks, river stoners, puzzles and other manipulative for the
children to engage themselves with. Learning occurs naturally through play.
At circle time there are playful songs regarding the calendar and letter of the
week that are sung, although teacher facilitated academics are not present in
the Huckleberry Room. Children of the preschool age feel most secure in a
space that is warm, nurturing, and productive. This is what we strive for in the
Huckleberry Classroom.
Huckleberry Teacher
Thimbleberry Classroom
The Thimbleberry classroom is a morning and afternoon program that is
both academic and play based. The curriculum in the Thimbleberry Room
covers, among other topics, letters, numbers, shapes, colors, sign language
and Spanish. He calendar and weather are discussed during circle times.
Music and movement are also a part of that sacred time. A monthly theme is
used to guide the children into learning about caring, the 5 senses, hygiene,
nutrition and health, among others. Pre-kindergarten skills are encouraged,
but never expected. Children are allowed to choose whether or not to be
involved in all activities. A typical day includes circle and story times, snack,
art, optional nap, gross movement time and creative play indoors and out. A
regular week consists of neighborhood walks, gardening, baking, science
water play and dress-up days. The class also participates in monthly field
trips, which will be touched upon later in the handbook. The children interact
with the other class on the playground and at puppet shows as well. Overall,
the Thimbleberry Room is a loving, caring environment where the whole child
is enriched through play and guided activities.
Thimbleberry Teacher’s
Cila Hall and Kandi Holland are both full-time teachers in this class. Cila
has been with Rainbow Bridge Preschool since September 2007 and has a
wonderful, close relationship with the children. She commands a high respect
level while managing to give the children a loving, motherly support system.
As well as being very consistent and reliable, Cila devotes much of her
personal time to the school and the students. Kandi has worked at Rainbow
Bridge since May of 2008. A mother of three, Kandi is very familiar with the
age group and has a creative mind and caring heart for the children. Kandi
finds enjoyment in giving the children a stimulating atmosphere where they get
the most out of their experience here at Rainbow Bridge Preschool. Cila
and Kandi make a great team, feeding off of each other’s inspirations and
ideas. They both love the children and are committed to the education and
safety of each child.
Rainbow Bridge Preschool
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
