This week in Spark, the learners said goodbye to summer and welcomed the fall equinox by celebrating nature. New works were introduced, and the studio was decorated to represent the current season. As the weather cooled down slightly, more Sparks decided to enjoy the outdoor courtyard space; engaging in bird watching, habitat building, and water […]
This week, the Tribe started searching for solid ground within their environment. Discovery learners were introduced to outdoor projects and P.D. while delving deeper into Montessori and Tech Work Cycles. The daily rhythm begins by venturing forth: into the orchard, out to the field, or onto the court. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are marked by […]
Explorers kicked off Week 3 with a trust walk, taking turns guiding their blindfolded partner safely through the orchard. Then they reflected on how to be open to building trust, active listening, and moving forward with their Fellow Travelers to achieve their individual and studio goals. They continued working on their self-portraits and learned techniques […]
With just one week under their belts, learners faced great challenges and blazed new trails. The second-week experience encompassed an introduction to the Montessori Work Cycle, the Tech Challenge, and further exploration into team-building exercises. Monday morning Discovery went digital! As the world of technology opened, Discoverers found that epic freedoms bring mighty responsibilities. Before […]
This week in Spark was filled with curiosity, growth, and wonder. Sparks started each day eagerly gathering together to listen to Mr. Tom’s Spark Play broadcast, getting curious about our loose-parts play materials, and learning how to support one another in our clean-up. They welcomed their first rainy day with rain gear in tow, crafting […]
The Heroes in Explore began Week 2 by completing the Film Fest. They overcame challenges that required the community to come together to hear each others ideas to create a video that everyone felt proud of. SMART goals were introduced to support learners with taking steps toward their goals for the week, session, and beyond. […]
To quote one learner, the highlight of this week was “the sight of new faces who could be new friends.” The first days in Discovery consisted of Tribe-uniting challenges and riveting Socratic discussions. Learners launched the Question of the Year: What voice does a Hero listen to? This interactive poster represents a starting point of […]
The Heroes in the Explore Studio started the year with enthusiasm and curiosity. New and familiar faces started bonding through common interests and team building games. The space came to life as shoes lined the entry, lunch boxes found their place, and Heroes noticed pennants and bins labeled with their names on them. TEAM BUILDING […]
Spark learners kicked off their first week with songs, games and stories. Connections to new friends and old grew as learners were welcomed into their spaces. Days began with joining together in the morning circle, followed by Spark Play. The Sparks explored their outdoor environment, focusing on one Spark Play area each day. Learners created […]
This week, the Sparks fastened their seatbelts to head to the next continent in our geography & culture study- Africa! They were supported in this by taking a virtual field trip to an African savannah, as well as a presentation from Discovery guide Ms. Nicole, who is from South Africa. On Thursday, the Sparks were […]
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