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 […]
WORK CYCLES This week in Explore started with 360 Feedback, an opportunity for every learner to give and receive feedback about their choices in Session 1. After earning the freedom to choose where they sit, the learners in Explore discussed how to ensure that they stay focused during their work cycles, and collectively created new […]
In the Spark studio this week, learners started getting curious about plants and gardening. The Sparks took part in their first science experiment of the year- using seeds and wet paper towels to begin a conversation around prepping and planting an herb garden in the Spark courtyard (coming soon for Spark learners to tend!!!) […]
The learners in Explore started Week 4 with a morning walk through the orchard, followed by a Socratic Discussion where they reflected on their seeds of potential. They discussed ways they can nurture and grow their potential, and how they can support their fellow travelers. WORK CYCLES This week in Explore, the learners focused on […]
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