Hero’s Visit, House Cup, and Outdoor Adventures (Session 1, Week 6)
Dear Sparks Families,
Happy Friday! The Sparks enjoyed another wonderful week filled with creativity, teamwork, and exciting learning activities. Here’s a look at what we did!
Monday: Finding the Sweet Spot
On Monday, the Sparks:
Began the day with a launch about finding the “sweet spot” when facing challenges.
Set their daily learning goals and got to work on Core Skills.
Enjoyed outdoor free time in the woods and on the soccer field.
Took part in a drawing competition.
Tuesday: Fall, Creativity, and Hero’s Visit
On Tuesday, the Sparks:
Discussed the season of fall and explored why it matters to us and the environment.
Participated in a special Hero’s Visit led by one of our Sparks parents. They used clay to build different objects, strengthening their fine motor skills and creativity.
Enjoyed a read-aloud of If You Give a Pig a Pancake.
Began drafting their Hero Boards during Writers’ Workshop.
Enjoyed indoor and outdoor free time.
Wednesday: House Cup and Healthy Eating
Wednesday was full of activity! The Sparks:
Spent the morning on House Cup, beginning with Core Skills and then participating in team-building games with their Houses.
Enjoyed the lovely weather with plenty of time outdoors and on the field.
Joined another launch focused on vegetables.
Thursday: A Day of Adventure at Alpine
On Thursday, the Sparks enjoyed a warm, sunny day at Alpine! They spent the day exploring the mines, fort, and ship, playing together and building friendships with learners from across all studios.
Friday: Core Skills and Kindness
To wrap up the week, the Sparks:
Worked toward completing their weekly Core Skills goals.
Filled up their Kindness Meter, earning themselves a surprise party next week!
Participated in closing circle, where they reflected on their week.
It was a wonderful week of learning, creativity, kindness, and connection. We look forward to another exciting week together!
Enjoy the weekend!
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