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Following their Spring Break, Sparks dove into Session 6 with welcoming energy, joyfully expressing gratitude for being back together. The learners shared reflections on their time away, practicing their Grace & Courtesy lesson of listening with their eyes and ears when another shared their experience. Sparks delved into the world of creative arts this week, […]
As we approached the end of the session, the Spark studio focused on preparing themselves and their space for another “Work with Me” exhibition. Parents and caretakers were welcomed into the studio, where their learners led them through a workflow—lessons on animal research, compound words, and watercolor painting were amongst some of the works the […]
As the session continues, the Spark learners were given a wonderful opportunity to embrace the growing excitement around learning how to read. They were paired up with “reading buddies”, which is a rotating group of Discovery learners who are also working towards their own badges. At the beginning of the week, a Discovery learner presented […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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