This week, Discoverers brought ample energy and excitement into Work Cycle, Quest, and Writers’ Workshop! WORK CYCLE Learners in Discovery are sustaining their effort to create a more intentional and accountable Work Cycle. The cycle begins when a 10-minute timer appears. In these 10 minutes, Discoverers independently set goals before sharing them with a Squad […]
WORK CYCLE Learners tried out their first whole week of a Work Cycle that starts with a silent 30 minutes. Here’s what Heroes had to say about it during one-on-one reflection. One studio member shared, “It’s great, I love it! It makes me focus and calms my body, but it’s really hard when the silence […]
The learners in Explore spent the week conducting experiments in Geology Quest, diving into big questions in Writers’ Workshop, practicing good sportsmanship in Physical Development, and more! QUEST This week in Geology Quest, Explorers became Hydrologists! They measured the Streamflow of a stream they created in the Spark Play area, simulated different hydrology scenarios with […]
As the session kicked off, the Sparks were excited to see changes in their space: new indoor and outdoor works, fresh tile, and their very own zen garden. Learners received lessons for new works surrounding their enrichment this session- Zoology! Some new works they enjoyed include making butterflies, sorting habitats, and creating different biome maps. […]
Discoverers returned to campus with joy and purpose. From short stories to geology expeditions, here’s how the tribe set sail for Session 5. WORK CYCLE Whether spending time in the Montessori area, finding flow in a learning program, or getting lost in the world of a badge book, learners were eager to resume work towards […]
The learners in Explore started Session 5 this week by jumping into the Geology Quest, essay writing in Writers’ Workshop, and more! QUEST Explorers became geologists this week, diving in to plate tectonics and discussing the impacts of earthquakes in the Geology Quest. They worked together to make models of the Great Rift Valley and […]
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Explorers kicked off the last week of Session 4 with an eagerness to achieve their goals in Quest, Writers’ Workshop, Math Power Hour, and Destination Imagination! The learners persevered as they approached the finish line with encouragement from their fellow Explorers. QUEST EXHIBITION At Explore’s Session 4 Exhibition, the learners displayed the games they […]
Session 4 momentum peaked this week. Glimpse how Discovery Heroes landed their learning with passion and power. EXHIBITION OF LEARNING: QUEST Do you prefer games of luck or games of skill? What makes a board game so great that you can’t stop playing? Can you identify which visual aspects of game design immediately catch your […]
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