Spark Year 5. Session 6. Week 2.
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, exploring a variety of new works in the studio. As part of their journey, they explored the intricacies of theatrical plays and musicals, discovering the collaborative effort that goes into such performances, learning about the cast and crew. The learners, filled with anticipation, shared their past experiences and eagerly looked forward to their upcoming field trip to the Zach Theatre for a performance of “The Story of Frog and Toad”.
Week one was a testament to the learners’ commitment to environmental stewardship. In a joint effort with Explore learners, they celebrated Earth Day by showcasing their gardening skills and planting herbs and flowers in their courtyard. This act of responsibility and care for the Earth filled them with a sense of pride and accomplishment, which will be further nurtured as they harvest the herbs later in the session.
During week two, learners continued preparing for their field trip by exploring the beloved story, paying close attention to the celebration of friendship modeled by Frog and Toad. Finally, Thursday arrived, and learners embarked on their adventure to the Zach Scott Theatre. They shared songs and laughter on the bus ride to and from, reflecting on their favorite characters, a group favorite, the Snail mail person.
On Friday, the Sparks showcased their creativity by designing characters and creating backgrounds for their upcoming “Theatre in a Box” project. They will present this project to the Ascent community later in the session. The learners expressed their gratitude by writing letters to the cast and crew of “The Story of Frog and Toad,” which they will mail next week.
