Holiday Learning Activities
The Holiday season has arrived! From decorating to playing games, there are many activities you can do with your child to aid in their development. Tinsel Weaving What it is: Have your child “weave” tinsel in and out of a fence, stair rail, or other object What it does: helps with gross motor skills and […]
Jackson’ story
One of the most rewarding things I have encountered as An AmeriCorps VISTA serving at Rainbows, is hearing stories of the impact Rainbows has on the community. It is amazing to me just how many stories there are of children whose lives have been touched by this organization. Thank you to the families who have […]
Fall Learning Activities
With each change of the season brings new experience and learning opportunities! Here are some Fall activities from the Early Childhood Special Education Teachers at Kids’ Point for children birth to five: Pumpkin Guts What it is: Cut open a pumpkin, scrape out the insides, and give each child a scoop. What it does: This […]
What is #GivingTuesday?
Around the holiday season you may see or hear the term #GivingTuesday. We have a day of giving thanks, a day of getting deals, #GivingTuesday is a full day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 2 charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for the sole purpose of […]
Opportunity to be SPECStacularat Fashion Passion
FASHXN PASS10N guests will have the Opportunity to be SPECStacular. Attendees can win the following high-end prizes: 6 pairs of designer SPECS glasses A Louis Vuitton handbag Golf and overnight stay at The Patriot Golf Club, Owasso, OK A Randy Cooper Pearl and Black Onyx necklace Old Chicago World Beer Tour package for 30 people […]
Friends of the Heart
Formerly called Friends of Rainbows United, the Friends of the Heart had their first event in 2003, a book shower that collected nearly 100 books for Rainbows. This group was founded to enrich the lives of the children and families served by Rainbows through volunteerism, friend raising, and fundraising. They foster community support for Rainbows […]
Delta Dental of Kansas Foundation
Rainbows United, Inc. has completed its third year of partnership with the Delta Dental of Kansas Foundation. Each year, Rainbows’ Targeted Case Managers and Family Service Coordinators distributed age-appropriate toothbrush kits provided by the Foundation to infants, toddlers, children, youth and young adults with special needs. Lorie Angelo, Targeted Case Management Coordinator and Liaison to […]
FASHXN PASS10N
1. Helping children with special needs: Rainbows serves more than 4,400 children with special needs in Butler and Sedgwick counties. FASHXN PASS10N is our largest fundraiser of the year with a goal of $350,000. By volunteering at this event you can help make that goal possible! 2. The event: FASHXN PASS10N is a fabulous event […]
Rainbows’ Leadership
Find out what staff members have to say about each coordinator: Alexia Foster, Infant/Toddler Services “Someone you can count on, who is there to support you and give guidance. Adept at working with a variety of personalities and families.” – Donna Delaney Audra Kenneson, Mental Health “Audra is fun and quirky. She’s a great advocate […]
Halloween can be a fun time – or a scary time
October marks the beginning of Fall. It is a wonderful time of learning and fun in early childhood. We have the opportunity to experience new temperatures, falling leaves, trips to the pumpkin patch, hot cider and of course, Halloween. Children and adults alike enjoy Halloween. The yearly ritual of looking for costumes, dressing up, trips […]
