The Spark studio has been buzzing with creativity and collaboration! The children spent the week putting final touches on their tree houses, robots, and large structures. But shh, this next part is a secret! Parents and family will need to wait until next week’s exhibition to discover the giant, collaborative structure on which the children have been working.
In math, we introduced a new game called “Shut the Box,” which helps children learn counting, addition and number bonding.
After not earning Friday Reward last week, the Spark heroes buckled down to earn enough Bees for this week’s Friday Reward! We focused on the line in our mantra that states, “Today is a new day.” This means what happened yesterday will not be brought back today (unless of course, it is a celebration). Everyone will learn from the day but not let it create a cloud on a new day. Mistakes happen, and we will embrace them and support each other through them.
The new week also brought a new tool called “Factory Reset” in Spark. When things get a little hectic or overwhelming in the studio, we can now initiate a “Factory Reset.” During this reset, everyone lies or sits on the ground with their eyes closed as we listen to a quick two-minute meditation. It’s a wonderful way for us to reset and refocus, ensuring that our creative energy continues to flow.
The children are looking forward to next week which will bring a field trip and the session-end’s exhibition!
