Activities, Tips, and Resources Developed by RCDS Educators
Academic excellence, the emphasis on critical life skills, character, and community, form the foundation for truly great, N-8 independent education at The Rumson Country Day School. Developed by RCDS educators who create “aha” moments for our students every day, the guides offered below are educational, fun, and a good way to experience portions of our curriculum.
THE BIG IDEA ACTIVITY GUIDE: 20+ INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES FROM RCDS CLASSROOMS, iLAB, SCIENCE LABS, ART STUDIOS & STAGE
Children Engage with Big Ideas Every Day at RCDS
We’ve compiled 20+ interactive activities — science, technology, the arts, mathematics, academic enrichment, and more — in the Big Idea Activity Guide. Geared to kids age 3 and up, activities involve materials you can find at home or easily source. Try one or all!
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EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING GUIDE: HOW TO BOLSTER 10 ESSENTIAL SKILLS STUDENTS USE FOR A LIFETIME
Executive Functioning Begins Early at RCDS
Executive Functioning (EF) — the set of skills like planning, organization, time management, perseverance, and more — starts early at RCDS. In fact, from grades N-8, we integrate EF into the curriculum to build and reinforce an essential skillset that sets students up for success in high school, college and beyond.
Try our definitive guide to get started. Discover the 10 fundamentals of Executive Functioning, plus 5 easy-to-do activities you can do at home that foster EF skills, and other helpful tips. Developed by RCDS faculty, the lessons and activities are geared to children ages 2 and up.
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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING GUIDE: how to foster social emotional growth plus 14 activities & Techniques
Happiness Matters at RCDS
Future success depends on more than the development of academic skills learned in school like critical thinking and problem-solving. Research has shown that social emotional maturity plays a significant role in children's success in and outside of school.
A robust Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program equips children to:
• be more confident
• make responsible decisions
• understand and manage emotions
• set and achieve goals
Learn the basics of SEL, its long-term benefits, plus 14 easy-to-do activities, developed by our experienced faculty to bolster these skills at home.