Year 5. Session 1. Week 3.

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This week, the Tribe started searching for solid ground within their environment. Discovery learners were introduced to outdoor projects and P.D. while delving deeper into Montessori and Tech Work Cycles.

The daily rhythm begins by venturing forth: into the orchard, out to the field, or onto the court. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are marked by the Outdoor Work Cycle. This is a time for learners to craft collaborative projects. Currently, Travelers are re-imagining their outdoor workspace; bringing organization and design elements together with creative vision. Beyond this, the Studio is building and painting a bike rack to serve members of our community who come to campus on two wheels!

Tuesdays and Thursdays are dedicated to Physical Development. This cycle will contain a variety of warm-ups, games, challenges, sports, and stretches. Check out the P.D. activities the Heroes launched in their third week:

 

Outdoor Work flows to and from the Montessori Work Cycle. If you could walk around the space in the mornings, you’re likely to observe deep solo flow existing alongside daring collective adventure.

As the Studio came together to support one another in completing the Tech Challenge, they earned the freedom, privilege, and responsibility of embarking on an individual journey. Discovery learners will utilize their courage and curiosity to explore online programs for the remainder of this session.

Week three came to a close in a ceremonial fashion. Friday afternoon, Discoverers led their first Town Hall. This is a weekly tradition in which the Studio sits down round table style to propose ideas, address concerns, and outline goals. Town Hall is a sacred space meant for exchanging ideas at the highest, most insightful level. In following the Rules of Engagement, the Tribe builds a culture on a bedrock of respectful discussion. Town Hall represents just one of many opportunities for self-governance.

This portion of our story brought in autonomy and expansion. To that we say: three cheers for three weeks!