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Rosebud Preschool is a Reggio-inspired, intergenerational preschool for children ages 24 months to five years old located on the campus of the Rose Villa Senior Living Community in Portland, Oregon. Our program was established with the goal of creating more than a school, but a community where children build the personal, social, and emotional skills needed to flourish in kindergarten and life. To learn more, visit Rosebud Preschool's website. 

What is an Intergenerational Preschool?

An intergenerational preschool implements a program curriculum that intentionally incorporates different age groups – in this case, preschoolers and residents of Rose Villa – in a variety of situations that provides communication, sharing of ideas, and cooperative activities in meaningful tasks.

Intergenerational programs foster meaningful, cross-age relationships, which have been shown to improve social and emotional skills of children, while also decreasing social isolation and increasing older adults’ sense of belonging, well-being, and self-esteem.

Our program provides opportunities for seniors to volunteer for events and enrichment lessons, and also incorporates collaborative programs where seniors and children interact in daily activities and projects, including collaborative artwork, gardening, integrated games, neighborhood walks, and story time.

All activities and classroom time are directed by Rosebud staff and a dedicated liaison that works with the Rose Villa community to facilitate intergenerational programming and activities.