Rainbow's End News

Fun and Messy Learning!

Learning is even better when it is MESSY! The toddler room enjoyed a morning of finger, foot, and body painting on a cold and snowy January day. They had so much fun they didn't even realize they were learning about color properties, body part identification, and sensory integration while laughing and playing with their friends. Come join the fun and schedule a tour today!

End of Summer Program Carnival

Rainbow's End Washington celebrated the end of the Summer Program with a fun filled carnival; including skill games, prizes, and freshly popped popcorn! The highlight of the morning was a visit from the Rainbow Express Train, sponsored by The Observer Reporter and an official visit from the office of State Representative, Tim Solobay. Special thanks to all the kids, parents, and staff who contributed to a Summer filled with learning, loving, and most importantly FUN!

Washington Fair Fieldtrip

Grab your red shirt and prepare to hold your noses, Rainbow's End Learning Center in Washington took a fieldtrip to the Washington County Fair on August 20, 2010. The 3 and 4 yr. Preschool classes, along with the School-Age Summer Program classes joined forces to visit the barns and see some blue prize animals. The petting zoo was the highlight of the trip where the children got up close and personal with goats, sheep, and even a Turkey! Congratulations to Rainbow's End students for correctly identifying the turkey and helping to explain to other children that it was not a chicken.

Cinderella Ball

It was a magical morning on July 22, 2010 for the children at Rainbow's End Learning Center in Washington. All the young ladies were greeted outside by Prince Charming and received their flowers, while the gentlemen patiently waited wearing their crowns to be escorted to the Alpine Bowling lane, by limousine, for the Annual Cinderella Ball. The staff, children, and some consumers from the Older Adult Living Program danced the morning away in their best dresses and suits, while enjoying cake and punch. As always, the Cinderella Ball was a highlight of the summer and Rainbow's End would like to thank everyone who donated items and their time to create such a special memory for the children.

Washington Fire Station Field Trip

The School-Age Summer Program took an exciting fieldtrip to the City of Washington's Fire Station on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. With one of the trucks out on a call, the children got to see the hustle and bustle of a fire station in action! They asked lots of questions and will also learn how to escape and avoid smoke in a fire when the Smoke House comes to Rainbow's End Learning Center on Tuesday, August 10, 2010. Who says learning can't be fun?

Luau Day

Christian, from the School-Age Summer Program at Rainbow's End, Washington, prepares the "volcano eruption" from the class made volcano. All classes enjoyed a day of water-play, hula-hooping, eating shaved ice, and island dancing to celebrate this year's "Luau Day" on the playground. Despite the heat, it was a great day and everyone took great naps in the afternoon!

Washington Firefighters Visit

The Rainbow's End Learning Center, Inc. 3 year preschool, 4 year preschool, and Pre-K Counts classrooms visited the Washington Fire Station on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Micah learned that even though the Firemen look scary in their firefighting gear, they are our friends and they are here to help us.

ID a Kid Event

On Wednesday April 21, 2010 Rainbow's End Learning Center in Washington, PA hosted an afternoon ID A KID event. The sponsoring agency was Prudential Financial Services and all families with children at Rainbow's End were offered this service free of charge.

Each child who participated was finger printed by Sgt. Robert Lemons, of Washington City Police, and took their fingerprints home when finished on an ID A KID card. Pictured above is Isabella Morrell, who is a member of the Before and After School program at Rainbow's End.