Spark Year 5. Session 6. Week 5.

As the session flowed, the Spark learners continued contemplating the creative arts through an exploration of sculpture and painting. In week three, the learners leaned on their understanding of the various aspects of a theatrical production by sculpting props for their “Theatre in a Box.” Week four brought about an opportunity to bring their props to life by detailing them with paint and placing them in their boxes. To round out the session, the Sparks will add the finishing touches to their production, bringing their focus to the story they will share with their fellow Explore and Discovery travelers.

During the process of forming “Theatre in a Box” groups for their productions, Spark practiced the Grace and Courtesy of inviting others to join, responding to the request, and, if needed, expressing their desire to work independently.

Continuing this session, Spark learners enhanced their reading and listening skills by teaming up with Discovery “reading buddies”. The Sparks demonstrated Grace and Courtesy by taking turns to decide who would be paired with a Discovery learner. Inspired by their peers, Spark learners also took the initiative to support each other as reading buddies.

During week five, Sparks had the opportunity to explore the wonders of space by visiting a mobile planetarium in their very own yurt. This experience has inspired Sparks to further delve into the subject, with a focus on the landforms that exist on planets within the Milky Way galaxy.

Throughout the session, Spark Play included harvesting and preparing the fruits gifted by the orchard. Learners picked, cleaned, and cut peaches before cooking them into a delicious jam. In the final week, they will celebrate their efforts alongside Explore learners, who will make and provide the oatmeal biscuits for their feast.