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Discovery Year 6. Session 4. Week 2.

This week, Discoverers found flow and focus in Work Cycle, Art, and Quest. Here’s a glimpse into the Studio’s Week 2 experience.  WORK CYCLE In Work Cycle, Heroes participated in a Socratic Discussion on the badge submission process in Discovery. Learners identified the most important parts of this process as completing challenges with excellence, documenting […]

Discovery Year 6. Session 4. Week 1.

Learners returned to campus after winter break with energy and intention. Here’s how the Studio kicked off Work Cycle, Quest, and Writers’ Workshop in Session 4.  WORK CYCLE Learners displayed excitement and, naturally, some uncertainty for Math Power Hour and the Montessori Work Cycle on Monday. To set long-term goals for the Session in these […]

Discovery Year 6. Session 3. Week 2.

In Week 2, Discoverers wrote pitches in Writers’ Workshop, practiced block printing in Art, and prepared for their naturalization tests in Citizenship Quest.  WRITERS’ WORKSHOP In Writers’ Workshop, learners entered the Pitch-a-Pet drafting, editing, and revising phase. Writers in Discovery learned about the 3 types of rhetorical appeals: logos, ethos, and pathos. As the Studio […]

Explore Year 6. Session 3. Week 2.

This Week in the Explore Studio The Explore learners took on the role of immigrants applying for U.S. Citizenship in Citizenship Quest, dove deeper into their prewriting in Writers’ Workshop, and created prints in Art.   QUEST On Monday, each Explorer drew the name of a country from a jar and took on the role […]

Spark Year 6. Session 3. Week 1

The Sparks began Session 3 with energy and excitement as the learners welcomed each other back with kindness and care while sharing the adventures of their fall break. WORK CYCLE  The Sparks quickly noticed new works available in the studio, many diving into practicing their attention to detail and writing as they created various “parts […]

Discovery Year 6. Session 3. Week 1.

Discovery learners brought energy, intention, and momentum to the first week of Session 3. Here’s how the Studio kicked off Work Cycle, Quest, and Writers’ Workshop.  WORK CYCLE Learners were eager to resume working toward their big goals after the break. During SMART goal reflection, learners discussed their Work Cycle experience in Week 1. One […]

Explore Year 6. Session 3. Week 1.

This Week in the Explore Studio The Explore learners researched the history of immigration in the United States in Quest, practiced new techniques in Art, and found flow in their Work Cycles. QUEST Explorers looked to the past to create immigration infographics about the history of U.S. immigration. The Explorer learners worked in groups with […]

Explore Year 6. Session 2. Week 6.

This Week in the Explore Studio The Explore learners ended Session 2 with a sense of accomplishment, reflection, and celebration. Through service, creativity, and connection, they showcased their growth and learning. EXHIBITION OF LEARNING: E-SHIP QUEST On Thursday, Explore and Discovery entrepreneurs hosted an outdoor Trade Show. Learners presented their business ideas, complete with engaging […]

Discovery Year 6. Session 2. Week 6.

Discovery learners landed Session 2 powerfully. The Studio showcased its hard work through reflection, celebration, and an Exhibition of Learning.  EXHIBITION OF LEARNING: E-SHIP QUEST  Discovery and Explore entrepreneurs came together on Thursday to host an outdoor Trade Show. Learners presented the business ideas they developed throughout E-Ship Quest. Exhibition guests heard pitches, explored prototypes, […]

Explore Year 6. Session 2. Week 5.

This Week in the Explore Studio The Explore learners honed their entrepreneurial skills in Quest, embraced artistic flow in Art, and made strides in Writers’ Workshop. A visit to Bull Creek capped off the week with adventure and discovery!   QUEST This week, Explore entrepreneurs reviewed the essential elements of an excellent pitch as they […]