This week in Discovery, Eagles used their powerful reflections from last week’s reset to continue gracefully with their agreements this session. When challenges arose, leaders spoke up to find solutions. The group noticed that their bodies feel highly energized after free time, and acknowledged a challenge to focus in the afternoon group discussion. As a […]
In Spark this week, the learners continued studying Zoology! The focus this week was on mammals- they explored various types of land and sea mammals through books and sorting activities. They used classification and organization skills as well as fine motor skills like cutting and gluing to complete these works. The Spark Studios also celebrated […]
In Discovery this week, Ascent’s community of young heroes courageously faced a beautifully hard truth- that with freedom comes responsibility. In a learner-driven environment, a Socratic Guide’s role is to prepare the environment, prepare the tools and learner-driven systems, ask questions, create moments of inspiration, and equip through challenges. This is only sustainable if there […]
In Spark this week, the learners continued studying Zoology. They focused on insects and their habitats and the characteristics that make up an insect. They ended the week with a super fun craft where they got to make their own insect. On Wednesday, the learners did a ladybug release. We […]
This week in Discovery, Eagles had discussions about using their voices, even if it means holding people accountable who are much older, bigger, or have more resources. We looked to the hero, Greta Thunberg, to be inspired by her bravery when speaking to world leaders about changing something important to her. Lady bugs were released […]
This week in Discovery, Eagles had discussions about emotions, and practiced expressing their needs through new tools. Eagles learned about a tool called “flip your lid,” which is a hand signal used to express a loss of emotional control and a need for space from the person or group involved in a conflict. They also […]
In Spark this week, the learners continued studying Zoology. They focused on habitats with a book, a sorting lesson, and a cut-and-paste activity where they had to sort different animals to their habitat. They used classification and organization skills as well as fine motor skills such as cutting to complete these works. […]
In Spark this week, the learners jumped right back into their lessons. The start of a new session brings new lessons to the studio and the learners were excited to learn all about them. A few popular works this week have been crushing eggshells with a mortar and pestle and learning how to use a […]
KICKING OFF SESSION 5 Discovery Eagles returned with enthusiasm, and kicked off the session with an important discussion about creating goals for their future selves. Inspired by Gladys West’s story of leaving her farm town to become the inventor of the Global Positioning System, the Eagles thought of their most important goals. After setting their […]
In Spark this week, it was noted that some tables and chairs were “wiggly” and with the presentation of how to use different screwdrivers, the learners took ownership of this task in the studio. They demonstrated great care of their space by making sure the tables and chairs in the studio are being well taken […]
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