As the session continues, the Spark learners braved the freezing weather and jumped back into their flow following a long weekend. In the middle of the week, the Sparks invited their family members into the studio for our second “work with me” exhibition. Lessons were given, guardrails were modeled, and the learners courageously navigated through […]
This week in Discovery, learners continued working towards their goals in Work Cycle, creating board games in Quest and crafting poems in Writers’ Workshop! WORK CYCLE During Socratic Discussion, Heroes identified which part of their work cycle allows them to find the deepest flow; or as one learner described, “really gets me in the zone.” […]
This week Explorers deepened their process of accountability by setting daily SMART Goals as a studio and reflecting on their accomplishments after every work cycle when they rejoined group. MATH POWER HOUR On Tuesday and Thursday the learners in Explore dedicated an hour to work towards their Session 4 math goals in Math Power […]
The learners in Explore started the week reflecting on their long term goals and embraced challenges with flexibility and playfulness. WRITERS’ WORKSHOP In Writers’ Workshop the Explorers reflected on the importance of the prewriting process and supported each other when they encountered creative blocks. They continued drafting their creative instructions for an activity of […]
Time is flying by in Discovery! Read below to find out just what themes Heroes are exploring at the halfway point of Session 4. WORK CYCLE Freedom Levels were in full effect during this week’s Work Cycle. As some Discovery learners ski along the green slope, many are trying out the blue slope, and a […]
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Discovery Heroes moved through Week 2 with powerful momentum. Stay tuned to see how the Studio braved new challenges in Work Cycle, Quest, and Writers’ Workshop! WORK CYCLE The integrated Work Cycle experiment continued this week. Learners are exploring what it looks and feels like to navigate a three hour work cycle for the first […]
Despite the cold weather, Explorers excitedly kicked off Week 2 of Session 4 ready to continue their work in Quest, Writers’ Workshop, and Destination Imagination. WRITERS’ WORKSHOP This week the learners brainstormed and researched ideas to decide how they will communicate their technical instructions. They created outlines to organize their thoughts and started drafting! […]
As the session kicked off, Spark learners returned to their studio ready to jump into our new focus this session – health and nutrition! The Sparks learned all about our brains this week; starting with a video on each part of the brain, what it does, and how it supports you throughout your body. Learners […]
Session 4 is here! Continue reading to see how Discovery Heroes kicked off a new year with new systems. WORK CYCLE The Work Cycle, like every part of the studio schedule, undergoes constant evolution. The greatest shift this session came through the badge plan. Montessori works are now incorporated into reading, language, and math badges. […]
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