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 […]
What images come to mind when you hear “self-paced learning?” Be honest with yourself. What feelings come up when you imagine your child in a self-paced learning environment? What about yourself as a child?
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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 […]
As we head towards the end of the session, the Sparks spent their week exploring citizenship- what it means, why it’s important, and who they’ve observed being kind citizens. We read “What if Everybody Did That?” by Ellen Javernick and reflected on one person’s impact on a whole community. Learners joined in discussions about citizens […]
Week 5 brought epic challenges and great rewards as the tribe blazed new trails in Work Cycle, Quest, and Writers’ Workshop. WORK CYCLE In Work Cycle, the Studio identified and explored avoidance. Through one-on-one check-ins, Discovery learners navigated the natural resistance that arises when working toward a goal. They were challenged to reflect on how […]
The learners in Explore expressed their motivation to work hard and make progress in Quest, Writers’ Workshop, and Destination Imagination because Session 4 is nearing its end. WRITERS’ WORKSHOP Explorers finished drafting their creative instructions and supported each other when fellow travelers felt resistance with achieving the word count requirements associated with their challenges […]
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