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Discovery Year 6. Session 5. Week 5.

Discoverers continued raising the standards of their space and creating systems to make their studio even more learner-driven. In Week 5, They overcame obstacles through tribe-building challenges and community work.  WORK CYCLE In Socratic Discussions before and during Work Cycles, Discoverers reflected on how they could step in as solution-minded leaders to further own their […]

Explore Year 6. Session 5. Week 4.

This week in the studio, the Explorers dove into hands-on challenges in life-saving first aid skills, to basketball tournaments, to team-building challenges, and pushed their problem-solving, teamwork, and resilience to new levels. QUEST In Survivor Quest, the Explorers stepped into the role of first responders, practicing essential first aid skills. They practiced wrapping pressure bandages, […]

Discovery Year 6. Session 5. Week 3.

This week, Discovery learners discussed how their studio could be EVEN more learner-driven and the kind of leaders they hope to be in the community. Heroes continued working hard in Survivor Quest, Work Cycle, and Writers’ Workshop.  WORK CYCLE In Thursday’s launch, Discoverers learned about an obstacle that many Heroes may face on their journey: […]

Explore Year 6. Session 5. Week 3.

This week in the Explore Studio, learners put their skills—and their mindsets—to the test. Whether constructing shelters, creating art from nature, or celebrating the mathematical wonder of Pi, they faced challenges with resilience and creativity. QUEST Monday kicked off Survivor Quest with an engineering challenge: build a shelter using only sticks, burlap, and twine. Explorers […]

Explore Year 6. Session 5. Week 2.

This week in the studio was packed with exploration, deep thinking, and hands-on learning. From honing survival skills in Quest, to finding flow in Art, and diving into meaningful discussions, every learner had an opportunity to grow in new ways. QUEST This week’s Survivor Quest focused on one of the most essential survival skills—water! Learners […]

Discovery Year 6. Session 5. Week 2.

In Week 2, Heroes made their first moves in the new studio game: Discovery Mountain! Through Socratic Discussion and Discovery Mountain challenges, learners reflected upon their responsibilities, their habits, and their studio systems. WORK CYCLE In Math Power Hour, Discoverers reflected on their progress toward their math goals for the Session. Learners who are on […]

Discovery Year 6. Session 5. Week 1.

Learners returned to campus with intention and momentum. Here’s how the Studio launched Quest, Art, and Work Cycle in Session 5.  WORK CYCLE Discovers started the Session by forecasting what they hope to achieve by the end. On Monday, Heroes updated the Math Power Hour and Montessori Works tracking posters to reflect their accomplishments and […]

Explore Year 6. Session 5. Week 1.

Survival, Sculpture, and Sportsmanship: This Week in Explore This week in Explore was all about resourcefulness, creativity, and teamwork. From mastering survival skills to building nature-inspired sculptures and honing basketball techniques, the Explorers took on challenges that stretched their minds and bodies. Survivor Quest: Fire, Food, and Traps Survival is all about using the world […]

Explore Year 6. Session 4.

In Session 4, Explorers embraced challenges and found flow during Art, Writers’ Workshop, Quest, and Work Cycles.   WRITERS’ WORKSHOP The learners in Explore wrote biographies about one of their ancestors in Session 4. They interviewed family members, researched the historical context within which their ancestor lived, and organized their findings. They drafted their biographies, […]

Discovery Year 6. Session 4. Week 5.

In Week 5, Discoverers utilized creativity and collaboration in Work Cycle, Quest, and Writers’ Workshop.  WORK CYCLE During Work Cycle, learners reflected upon what they hope to achieve in the final days of the Session. The Studio found flow in both Montessori and tech work. Explorers supported in reviewing completed Montessori challenges and providing feedback. […]