Creativity, Teamwork, and Outdoor Adventures at Acton Academy of Bergen County (Session 4, Week 4)
- Michal Leshem
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 11
Dear Sparks Families,
This week was filled with exciting discussions, creative problem-solving, and teamwork!
Math Monday kicked off with a launch centered around the poem Hector the Collector by Shel Silverstein. Sparks shared different ways they would help Hector if they could, leading to a meaningful discussion on how they can support their family and friends with everyday challenges. In the afternoon, Sparks tackled Math Quest by learning how to tell time on an analog clock.
For Thoughtful Tuesday, Sparks listened to the old tale of The Watermelon Lesson and discovered the secret to mastering happiness. They debated whether they believed the tale to be true and why. Later in the day, Sparks came together to vote on their exhibition for the end of the session. Emotions were high as they selected exhibition hosts and games, but in the end, they felt confident in their choices and got straight to work.
Acton Wednesday focused on Studio Culture, with a launch about promises and the importance of keeping one's word. This eye-opening discussion had Sparks reflecting on what a promise means and why it’s important to only give one if they truly intend to keep it.
On Thankful Thursday, Sparks heard Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and shared what food they would be most grateful for if it fell from the sky. The creativity and imagination in their responses were inspiring!
Finally, Alpine Friday was a fantastic outdoor adventure at Alpine Scout Camp. Sparks worked together to create Nature Mandalas, learning valuable lessons in collaboration. In the afternoon, they played a team-building game of soccer, followed by another team challenge with their respective houses for the House Cup. It was a great way to end the week!
We look forward to another amazing week ahead!
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Teaching kids to tell time on an analog clock can be a bit tricky in our digital age! I found that using an interactive analog clock online really helped my niece grasp the concept. Being able to move the hour and minute hands themselves and see the time change makes it much more engaging and understandable than just looking at a static picture. Many of these tools also have modes to hide the digital time, so kids have to figure it out from the hands, which is great practice. It’s a fun and effective learning aid!
Teaching kids to tell time on a traditional clock can be challenging. An interactive AnalogClock online, where they can adjust the hands and participate in time-telling games or challenges, really helps them master reading clocks in a fun, educational way.