Spark Year 5. Session 2. Week 2

As the Sparks’ curiosity grew around this session’s focus on environmental science, they shifted their attention to pumpkins! Groups of learners enjoyed working together to empty pumpkins, separating seeds from the flesh, seasoning them with cinnamon and salt, and preparing them for roasting. They engaged in a chicken pumpkin carving experiment, removing part of the rind, curiously observing the chickens pecking their way through to access the flesh of the fruit. Learners used their “5 little pumpkins” songs to support them in making their Friday craft of their little pumpkins sitting on a gate, supporting them in the development of their fine motor skills through coloring, cutting, and gluing.

           

For our Grace and Courtesy practice, the Sparks have been discussing leadership; exploring its characteristics and how to show them in our spaces. Spark learners spent the week working towards having their first Guide for the Day, a goal they met on Friday and hope to continue to reach throughout the year.

Heavy rains were welcomed this week, as the water nourished the Sparks’ herb garden. On Thursday, learners participated in their first indoor Spark Play of the year, ditching their rain boots and umbrellas to explore new small-part materials. When Friday rolled around, the Sparks were invited to create clay candle holders at Spark Play to use at our annual Fall Feast, which we will hold at the end of Session 2. Learners collected various pieces of nature to use in their designs, and of course, moved and grooved into their Friday dance party to celebrate their hard work this week.

          

Have a wonderful weekend!