Kindness, Teamwork, and Learning at Acton Academy (Session 1, Week 7)

Dear Sparks Families,

Happy Friday, and happy end of the session! The Sparks enjoyed a full week of learning, teamwork, and fun in their studios.

Monday: Motivation and Kindness

On Monday, the Sparks:

• Started the day with a read-aloud of Salt in His Shoes, a book about Michael Jordan’s early years playing basketball. Afterwards, they discussed how to stay motivated during challenging moments.

• Set their daily learning goals and got to work on Core Skills.

• Enjoyed outdoor free time in the woods and on the soccer field.

• Continued working on their Hero Boards.

• Celebrated reaching the top of their Kindness Meter with an amazing 400 acts of kindness!

  
  

Tuesday: A Pancake Party and Studio Exhibition

Tuesday was a special day of celebration! The Sparks:

• Enjoyed a delicious pancake party with maple syrup and fruit to celebrate their many acts of kindness.

• Signed their studio contract.

• Had indoor and outdoor free time.

• Participated in their studio exhibition.

  
  

Wednesday: House Cup and the Marshmallow Challenge

Wednesday began with a full morning of House Cup activities. The learners started with Core Skills before taking part in team-building games with their Houses.

They also:

• Made the most of the beautiful weather with plenty of outdoor time on the field and in the woods.

• Took part in a launch featuring the Marshmallow Challenge. Could they resist eating one marshmallow now to earn a second one later, or would the temptation prove too strong?

• Enjoyed a read-aloud of If You Give a Moose a Muffin.

  
  

Thursday: Keeping Promises and Dancing Together

On Thursday, the Sparks:

• Joined a launch about the importance of keeping promises.

• Got straight to work on their Core Work.

• Enjoyed time in the woods, on the playground, and on the field.

• Joined the other Sparks for a fun dance session!

  
  

Friday: Learning from Mistakes

To wrap up the week, the Sparks:

• Participated in a launch about making mistakes and learning from them.

• Finished working toward their Core Skills goals.

• Reflected on their week during Closing Circle.

• Enjoyed plenty of outdoor free time.

It was a wonderful week filled with learning, kindness, teamwork, and fun!

We wish all our Sparks families a wonderful break. We look forward to seeing everyone when we return!

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