Operation Chickens
The Project Approach is a method of teaching where learning is integrated through the development of a student created and driven...
Sit, Watch, and Listen
We live in such a fast-paced world that our children sometimes struggle to slow down. At Raintree, we use Sit Spots to help us take an...
Made with Love, from Seed to Table
One of Raintree’s foundational commitments is to serve lovingly cooked meals, from lovingly grown ingredients. This entails building...
Loose Parts: Experimenting with the Unexpected
The founder of the Reggio Emilia approach said, “The child has a hundred languages, a hundred hands, a hundred thoughts, a hundred ways...
The Peace Process
Young children are sponges who soak up knowledge from various resources. This includes, but is not limited to the environment around...
Exploring the Senses
Building a mind disposed to scientific pursuits involves exploring the natural world in a meaningful way. By using a variety of senses,...
Birthday Celebrations
At Raintree, we have many traditions to help us celebrate our students' birthdays. On their birthday, each child makes a special crown,...
Get to Know the Carrots
What a journey we take at the lunch table each day! Here is where we get acquainted with new foods, develop conversation skills and...
Autumn Provocation
Autumn is a magical time at Raintree. The forest comes to life with vibrant oranges, reds, yellows, and according to one student, “a...
The Story of the Lemon Tree
For those of you who don't know, Raintree has a lemon tree that lives next to the Kindergarten classroom. This is a resilient tree that...