Spark Studio, Year 2, Session 5, Week 23

Donning the garb of a leprechaun!

What an exciting week the heroes had in their detective quest! They kicked things off by exploring “morse” code and created secret messages using invisible ink. As if that weren’t mysterious enough, the children decoded messages. With their trusty decoder sheets, every Spark learner became a master code-breaker, unraveling hidden messages and creating their own secret code. Who knows what secrets lie within the messages they left for others to uncover?!

In world cultures, the listened to the fascinating Native American tale explaining “Why the Swallow’s Tail is Forked.” Spark heroes then crafted their own swallows, each with its own unique TAIL to tell. Their creative endeavors soared to new heights as they embraced the spirit of storytelling through art!

As the week drew to a close, the children donned their imagination caps and got into some shamrock shenanigans as they learned about the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day! Spark learners crafted their very own leprechaun hats, adding a sprinkle of magic to the festivities. With each hat, they captured the mischievous spirit of the leprechauns and reveled in the joy of creativity!

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