It’s hard to believe that we are over halfway through Session 2! This week, the tribe trekked forth in E-Ship Quest, Outdoor Play, P.D., Civilization, and Work Cycles. QUEST Week 3 of Quest led learners to Economics Island. The Studio took a deep dive into unit economics and the act of counting money. Discovery entrepreneurs […]
Explorers started this cold week off by warming up their minds and bodies through socratic discussions in the studio and playful movement around campus. QUEST This week in the E-Ship Build A Business Quest the learners in Explore conducted market research and used the Studio Bucks they earned from completing previous challenges to purchase materials […]
As the Sparks’ curiosity grew around this session’s focus on environmental science, they shifted their attention to pumpkins! Groups of learners enjoyed working together to empty pumpkins, separating seeds from the flesh, seasoning them with cinnamon and salt, and preparing them for roasting. They engaged in a chicken pumpkin carving experiment, removing part of the […]
This week in Explore, Explorers spent time reflecting on goal setting, finding focus, and giving feedback, while finding flow and enjoyment in their week. QUEST This week in Quest, the learners in Explore made progress with their businesses. They participated in a blind taste test and reflected on how a business’ image can influence customer […]
This week, Discoverers dug deep to find resilience, persistence, and adaptability. To quote one learner on their Week 2 experience, “It was challenging. A lot of people needed support but also a lot of people wanted to help.” QUEST The E-Ship adventure sailed onward this week. Learners explored entrepreneurial concepts like goods and services, brand […]
INTRO Explorers kicked off week 1 of Session 2 full of excitement! They expressed that they were excited to enjoy their first Quest of the year. QUEST The learners in Explore started their first Quest of the year, E-ship Build A Business Quest. Their challenge is to create their own lemonade and snack stand that […]
Session 2 started with energy, excitement, and anticipation. Discoverers launched bravely into E-Ship Quest, Outdoor Play, Civilization, and S.M.A.R.T. goals! QUEST In this session, the studio doubles as an incubator for each Squad to formulate a start-up: a lemonade stand! This Quest is designed to equip young entrepreneurs with the skills, tools, and frameworks necessary […]
As the Sparks dove into their study of environmental science, learners leaned into their curiosities around nature in our outdoor courtyard by planting the Spark herb garden! During work time, the Spark learners prepared for gardening by reading books and watching videos about plant needs and their life cycles. On […]
As we headed toward the end of the session, the Spark learners continued to explore their spaces and make them their own; from making flash floods at Spark Play to creating their own window-washing company during our work time. To end the week, the studio had an opportunity to create a Friday craft of handprint […]
The building momentum of the first few weeks came to a powerful climax. As work cycles wrapped up for the session, Discovery learners prepared to make their debut at Friday’s Exhibition of Learning. The Studio charted unfamiliar territory this session. This came in the form of tech programs, Montessori works, and outdoor projects. One member […]
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