October 2023
The Montessori Method in Dementia Care
Wondering about the different approaches to caring for people with dementia? Inspiration is everywhere - and there's some great evidence that shows that applying Montessori methods to dementia care can deliver some promising results. Published [...]
April 2023
Raintree Chef Spotlight: Chris Rieke
As the chef at Raintree, I have the unique opportunity to utilize some of the base, organic processes of the school. Whether it’s Erdkinder students composting all of our useable food scraps or using fresh [...]
March 2023
Spring Has Arrived!
Spring has arrived! As we look outside we see sprouting bits of green and blooms beginning to form. It is a time for new beginnings. As we transition from snow boots and gloves to rain [...]
February 2023
World Peace Game Reflections
What affects one of us affects all of us. "My first impression was that my role was not important and I wouldn't be able to do much. After a while I realized that I could [...]
January 2023
Animals of Raintree
The longer I work at Raintree, the more I wonder about the stories that collect around these fourteen acres of land. The tales that are told with the most joy and humor are those of [...]
December 2022
What Is It Like to Be a Raintree Substitute (and also a Raintree Parent)?
Some names in the story have been changed. After making my way down to the Lower Far East toddler community, I find the children gathered around the tables joined by a few parents and/or guardians, [...]