Download the free Rr is for Rainbow lessons below.

What is Rr is for Rainbow?

Rr is for Rainbow is a part of Letter of the Week. This free 26-week curriculum has been reimagined for all that home learning has to offer. Letter of the Week pairs learning the alphabet with play based learning activities, books, coloring and more.

Why use Rr is for Rainbow for homeschooling preschool.

Rr is for Rainbow includes creating and growing a rainbow, mixing colors, and so much more. Explore each activity further by following the links below, under Preschool Rainbow Activities.

In the download, every activity includes a learning opportunity list, book suggestions, and materials needed for quick reference. The books are carefully chosen to highlight the week’s theme. In addition, these books are curated for timeless illustrations, beautiful writing, and a meaningful story to ensure that you will enjoy reading them repeatedly when your child asks. Lastly, coloring pages are included to allow more practice and recognition of the letter in a quiet setting. 

 I hope this curriculum inspires you on your homeschooling journey.

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What’s included in Rr is for Rainbow?

Preschool Rainbow Activities

Prism Rainbow

Color Mixing Experiment

Rainbow Scratch paper

Grow a Rainbow

Learning Opportunities

Colors of the rainbow

How rainbows are created

Primary and secondary colors

Fine-motor skills

Books About Rainbows

When You See A Rainbow by Becki Dudley

A Rainbow of My Own by Don Freeman

Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert

The Rainbow poem by William Wordsworth

+ More


Curious how to implement Rr is for Rainbow in your home?

On the blog I share how this themed week of learning about rainbows can look.


After Downloading Rr is for Rainbow:

1

Familiarize

Decide on the resources you plan to use.

 Do this ahead of time so you can properly prepare materials, books, etc.

2

Book List

Check out books from the library.

Screenshot or print the book list to take to the library with you.

3

Print

Determine the printables you plan to use.

Such as the coloring pages and activity printables.

4

Materials Needed

Purchase supplies

 Each activity includes a supply list and optional items.

Rr is for Rainbow


Supplies list.

The activities you choose from Rr is for Rainbow will determine the supplies you need.

Activity Items

Office & General Items


Alphabet wall display, Letter tracing, Preschool activities printable, alphabet games for preschool, learning the alphabet

Alphabet Wall Display

Track your child’s progress through the Letter of the Week with one of these alphabet wall displays. Choose between a caterpillar, acorn, train, and more display themes.

They are a great review tool too!