 At Rainbow Academy, we take every opportunity to extend classroom learning into the home. It's all part of connecting parents and children. To reinforce what your child is learning while sharing in the fun, click on the links below. You'll find materials you can download, print out and use right at home. Check back for new pages being added!!
Here are some mini-educational videos with quick tips on creating positive and enjoyable learning moments with your child.
Positive Reinforcement – Tired of saying “No” to your child? Creating positive behaviors is as easy as speaking a child’s language through praise and approval as opposed to no’s and don’ts!
Infant Sign Language – Want ways to communicate with your infant and lower their frustration levels? Here are tips on teaching your child three signs that will make daily routines easier! “Please”, “Eat” and “More”. For more a searchable sign language video dictionary visit www.signingsavvy.com
Diapering – A child is diaper changed over 3,000 times between birth and 3 years of age. Here are some tips on making those moments a learning and bonding experience!
Basic American Sign Language
This program begins with infants whose pre-verbal frustration is reduced by learning signs for words like "more" and "eat". As your child becomes older, more advanced sign language is incorporated into the program. Don't delay review this basic sign language chart - you'll want to know the sign for "I love you" the first time you see it!
For a collection of free resources created to teach baby sign language, please visit http://www.babysignlanguage.com/ or visit one of the links below.
Series of free tutorials (http://www.babysignlanguage.com/basics/)
Video dictionary (http://www.babysignlanguage.com/dictionary/);
Flash cards for parents to print (http://www.babysignlanguage.com/flash-cards/)
Wall chart (http://www.babysignlanguage.com/chart/).
Reading Readiness
Parent Resource Guide
This program incorporates many aspects of learning to read - not just phonics - into the curriculum. This "whole language approach" begins in Pre-K3 and advances through Pre-K4. The program is designed to give each child the opportunity to learn skills that are key building blocks to becoming a strong reader.
Creating a partnership between school and home is very important and this is the perfect place to get started. Below you will find monthly excersises to reinforce what your child is learning in the classroom. Start with "Introduction" and remember to make learning FUN!
Introduction
January Reading Readiness
February Reading Readiness
March Reading Readiness
April Reading Readiness
May Reading Readiness
June Reading Readiness
September Reading Readiness
October Reading Readiness
November Reading Readiness
December Reading Readiness
Musical Beginnings
Musical Beginnings creates a rich and dynamic learning environment offering many possible routes for children to explore and learn as they grow in awareness and curiosity about music.
Music is used throughout our day at Rainbow Academy. Whether it is to ease transitions between activities or as a learning tool, it is an integral part of the day. Have fun with music in your own home: sing, be silly, make instruments and play
At Home-Musical Transitions
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