RAINBOW OF EDUCATION
Our Rainbow of Education toolkit includes various materials designed to holistically support all aspects of childhood development from ages seven to twelve. These materials include 1) our original six-month curriculum, 2) comprehensive training manuals for facilitators and teachers, 3) program development guidelines, 4) monitoring and evaluations tools, and 5) supplemental modules. We also offer a 14-week version for children ages three to six that emphasizes early childhood development.
Both curricula use the colors of the rainbow to address a different theme foundational to children’s socio-emotional well-being each month. The program culminates in a week-long celebration of community building activities to inspire a more peaceful tomorrow.
THEMES
Our holistic framework addresses key themes such as:
EMOTIONS
Learning to balance, regulate, and manage emotions
COMPASSION
Cultivating acts of kindness and care for others
EXPRESSION
Expressing one’s self through art, music, and play
GRATITUDE
Embracing appreciation and thankfulness
RESILIENCE
Building emotional strength to overcome challenging circumstances
CONNECTION
Building bridges of peace and harmony
INCLUSION
Reframing thought and action to foster a more inclusive environment for all people
EMPATHY
Understanding and feeling what someone else feels
OUR MODEL
Our innovative model builds on existing community strengths and contributes to professional development by training teachers from both the host and refugee communities.Teachers can integrate local culture and values, ensuring that our programs remain culturally relevant. We additionally train on the ground coordinators from local organizations, ensuring program sustainability.
The content is only as effective as those relaying it. Therefore, we invest heavily in training teachers, individuals from the refugee community, volunteers, and our local partners, to be at the forefront of our classrooms.
TRAIN
We train the trainers to impart our curriculum
TEACH
Our trainees teach children social-emotional fundamentals
TRANSFORM
Together, we transform lives
METHODS
Through a various tools and methodologies, we aim to create a safe and engaging learning environment.
PLAY & GAMES
KIDS YOGA
MINDFULNESS
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
MUSIC AND DANCE
ART THERAPY
CREATIVE WRITING
READING
GLOBAL GOALS
In addition to supporting the needs of children, our work supports and advances the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
