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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
This week, Discovery learners displayed adaptability and initiative in the face of change in their studio. Continue reading to hear how Heroes found flow in Quest, Work Cycle, and Writers’ Workshop. Work Cycle Discovery learners are working hard to complete Montessori math and languages with excellence in the Work Cycle. At this week’s badge ceremony, […]
This week, Discoverers found flow and focus in Work Cycle, Art, and Quest. Here’s a glimpse into the Studio’s Week 2 experience. WORK CYCLE In Work Cycle, Heroes participated in a Socratic Discussion on the badge submission process in Discovery. Learners identified the most important parts of this process as completing challenges with excellence, documenting […]
Learners returned to campus after winter break with energy and intention. Here’s how the Studio kicked off Work Cycle, Quest, and Writers’ Workshop in Session 4. WORK CYCLE Learners displayed excitement and, naturally, some uncertainty for Math Power Hour and the Montessori Work Cycle on Monday. To set long-term goals for the Session in these […]
In Week 2, Discoverers wrote pitches in Writers’ Workshop, practiced block printing in Art, and prepared for their naturalization tests in Citizenship Quest. WRITERS’ WORKSHOP In Writers’ Workshop, learners entered the Pitch-a-Pet drafting, editing, and revising phase. Writers in Discovery learned about the 3 types of rhetorical appeals: logos, ethos, and pathos. As the Studio […]
This Week in the Explore Studio The Explore learners took on the role of immigrants applying for U.S. Citizenship in Citizenship Quest, dove deeper into their prewriting in Writers’ Workshop, and created prints in Art. QUEST On Monday, each Explorer drew the name of a country from a jar and took on the role […]
The Sparks began Session 3 with energy and excitement as the learners welcomed each other back with kindness and care while sharing the adventures of their fall break. WORK CYCLE The Sparks quickly noticed new works available in the studio, many diving into practicing their attention to detail and writing as they created various “parts […]
Discovery learners brought energy, intention, and momentum to the first week of Session 3. Here’s how the Studio kicked off Work Cycle, Quest, and Writers’ Workshop. WORK CYCLE Learners were eager to resume working toward their big goals after the break. During SMART goal reflection, learners discussed their Work Cycle experience in Week 1. One […]
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