Made with Love, from Seed to TableOne of Raintree’s foundational commitments is to serve lovingly cooked meals, from lovingly grown ingredients. This entails building...
Loose Parts: Experimenting with the UnexpectedThe founder of the Reggio Emilia approach said, “The child has a hundred languages, a hundred hands, a hundred thoughts, a hundred ways...
The Peace ProcessYoung children are sponges who soak up knowledge from various resources. This includes, but is not limited to the environment around...
Exploring the SensesBuilding a mind disposed to scientific pursuits involves exploring the natural world in a meaningful way. By using a variety of senses,...
Birthday CelebrationsAt 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 CarrotsWhat a journey we take at the lunch table each day! Here is where we get acquainted with new foods, develop conversation skills and...
Autumn ProvocationAutumn 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 TreeFor 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...
The Peace Process Works for Grown Ups, TooDuring our conferences, last week, we spoke a lot about the social emotional growth of your children and I have a story to share to...
"Right Now" LearningSpeaking candidly, not all project times go as planned. And, as a teacher, we are planners. So, when times of learning and engagement do...
The Forest Inside UsForest day started like any other: fort building, leaf rubbings & story telling when, all of a sudden... "I heard a BOOM!" "I think at...
Beautiful Like the CreekThe forest is a refuge. Senses are sharpened, details are noticed and time slows to a pace that is more... natural. "I've never done...
Blazing TrailsTo wander through the forest in search of mystery… to tread upon unknown ground… to experience a space for the very first time on a quest...
Eat PrettyYou know that old adage you are what you eat? Well, have you ever stopped to think exactly how true that is? Put simply, healthy eating...
Because it MatteredLast Fall, a group of three year old’s took it upon themselves to protect all of the mini beasts found in the forest. They wanted a place...