Briefly, The Rainbow Race is inspired by a relay race. After each story is read, the lead character goes through some steps and then passes a paper baton to the lead character of the next story, encouraging children to continue their journey through all 7 books. The race continues until every book has been completed.
The Rainbow Race course includes the 7 storybooks, discussion pages, engaging activities, and a Certificate of Completion. Once a child has experienced all the stories and activities to an adult’s satisfaction, they have a chance to receive the certificate. The certificate is signed by the author, Stella Gain, and includes a space for the child’s name and the signature of a parent, caregiver, teacher, or another caring adult. This special keepsake recognizes a child’s accomplishment in completing all 7 books and celebrates the positive choices, perseverance, and commitment shown throughout the journey. This exercise encourages children from an early age to finish any tasks they start and prepares them for school.
The Certificate of Completion also includes uplifting words of affirmation that encourage children to stay positive, believe in themselves, and continue making positive choices long after they have completed The Rainbow Race. Parents are encouraged to keep the certificate in a place where their child can revisit it and be reminded of the valuable lessons they learned, especially when challenging situations arise later.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reading all 7 books and their discussion pages with the adult are the minimum recommended requirements in order for the adult to present or download the certificate for their child. The adult makes that decision, when they believe their child has understood the message in each book etc.
Reading the books again, revisiting activities, singing the songs or learning the karaoke with adults, older siblings or young friends can be stimulating for a young child and will help with their development. The Rainbow Race course can continue over and over again until the child reaches the age of approximately 7 years old – again, depending on the child.
