Spark Year 6. Session 2. Week 1.

The Sparks began Session 2 by reconnecting to their community and revisiting previously made pledges to agreements made and practiced in Session 1.

The Work Cycle

The Sparks practiced the focus and flow they had exercised in the first session. Learners celebrated the outcomes of attempting challenging works, bringing attention to new skills with reflections such as, “I can now multiply by 2s in my head!”.

          

The Season

The Spark learners dove into observing and reflecting on the natural world around them, noticing that fall had arrived because the leaves were on the ground and the bees and wasps had flown away. Learners explored why leaves change colors, first challenging themselves to find out independently before examining the facts together. This natural occurrence was reviewed further by taking a magnified look at the fallen leaves and recording their observations during the Friday activity.

 

   

 

The Spark Contract

The Sparks finalized their studio contract this week, revisiting its agreements, signing, and displaying their commitment above where their circle gathers so they can refer to it when needed. In celebration of their pledge and to solidify their commitment, the Sparks added a fresh handprint to the Ascent Community tree.