This week in Discovery, the heroes focused a lot on core skills. They gained more familiarity with their badge plans, and with the Guide, set year-end goals. Then they broke those year-end goals down into two-session goals, and further broke those down into a weekly work plan. We are also lengthening the amount of time spent on core skills everyday as the children build focus and endurance. They have also learned about how to earn points and how those points determine their session “freedom level.”
Next week we will introduce some beginning-of-the week goal setting, and end-of-the-week reflection. Next session, we will incorporate a collaborative core skills time to support peer-to-peer learning. And we will experiment with a “math power hour” on Fridays to use games to support math learning and fluency.
Speaking of which, ask your child about this week’s math scavenger hunt. What was the silliest challenge?
The children are preparing for next week’s exhibition as well. They are finalizing their studio contract, the rules of engagement for Socratic discussions, and their hero boards. The hero boards are quickly becoming a favorite annual tradition here at Acton Academy Madison West as a way for each child to celebrate their individual journey.
