Circle time in the studio is a crucial time for our young learners to develop their listening skills, learn new vocabulary, practice language skills, practice following directions, build self-confidence, learn group and grace and courtesy lessons, and learn about being a member of a community, often indirectly through discussions, stories, play, and practice. This is […]
With today’s post, we share a peek into our Spark Playtime of the day. Spark Play is an integral part of our learners’ time in their space. They choose from small loose parts play, large parts (think- large planks, blocks, ladders), sandpit area, other in-built structures like the stumps, swinging ropes, tunnels, hills, and the […]
“What is the most challenging thing you have ever done that you are proud of?”
Session Two continued on with a renewed focus on intentionality as the Eagles discussed various times when they found themselves working in their challenge zones while at school. This theme cropped up throughout the week to bring attention back to intentionality during Core Skills, Quest, Writers’ Workshop and Art.
Welcome to the Spark Insight Journal! This journal is our attempt to share the beauty and the magic, the highlights and the lowlights, our stories of successes and failures, moments of joy and peace and other big feelings; largely, a peek into our Spark world. What you can expect is a bi-weekly post to bring you into our world in small bites. We hope that these little posts of ours can fill your heart with amazement and joy.
The Eagles started this Session by welcoming three new heroes to their tribe. New squads were formed to equip each Eagle with a core group of Fellow Travelers to assist them on their journey throughout the session. The new squads began bonding by creating names for their group during Squad Game Time, resulting in: The Falcons, The Koalas, The Red Pandas, The Eagles and The Seahawks!
This week the Eagles continued their hard work on Game Design Quest! Play testing each other’s games, Eagle practiced giving critiques and working together to strive for excellence. Those who finished their board games moved on to this quest’s bonus challenge: designing video games. Next week the Eagles gear up for their Game Expo at the Exhibition!
This week the Eagles continued their hard work on Game Design Quest! Play testing each other’s games, Eagle practiced giving critiques and working together to strive for excellence. Those who finished their board games moved on to this quest’s bonus challenge: designing video games. Next week the Eagles gear up for their Game Expo at the Exhibition!
The Eagles continued strengthening their tribe as they hit the ground running in week two. This week saw the heroes navigate team building challenges as an entire studio and in squads, the launch of Writers’ Workshop, and the introduction of important systems that will guide them towards creating a fully learner-driven environment.
After more than six months of uncertainty, cautious anticipation, and planning… We are back for Year 2! While nerves were present as the Eagles entered their studio virtually and in person, there was a powerful sense of overwhelming joy. Seeing each other again, and meeting new Fellow Travelers for the first time, it didn’t take long for these young heroes to begin forming what is bound to be a strong tribe.
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