Spark Studio, Year 2, Session 6, Week 29

Another exciting week has flown by in our bustling studio! Here’s a peek into this week in Spark:

In our quest this week, the heroes became gardeners as they crafted garden markers for the community garden. With these markers, they’ll know exactly what’s growing. The learners also explored photosynthesis, discovering all the incredible gifts plants offer us in our daily lives. 

Our World Cultures journey led the children on a secret mission to create something truly special for the remarkable moms in their lives. Spark learners are bursting with excitement to unveil their heartfelt creations and share them with their moms at home this weekend. 

The greenhouses we assembled at the beginning of this session have become the center of much intrigue. Each one is yielding different results, with some seeds bursting with sprouts while others seem to be shying away, nestled in moldy reluctance. Every hero seems captivated by this mystery, eagerly investigating why some thrive while others face challenges.

In core skills, our new Montessori-style start to the morning continues to inspire concentration and focus! Rather than starting the morning with circle time, the heroes go straight to their “works.”

As always, our studio buzzes with curiosity, creativity, and boundless enthusiasm. Thank you for your continued support in nurturing these young minds!

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