As the first two weeks of school come to a close, Spark learners are becoming more comfortable in their new studio environment. Learners have joined together from different educational spaces and have brought their jovial personalities in to make Spark Studio a welcoming place. Friendships are being made each day through circle, morning work, and project time as they embody the profile of a learner.
During the first session, learners are learning to learn. They absorb lots of valuable information to help their community thrive in a meaningful way. Boundaries are created and modeled by learners to promote positive interactions as connections grow. Learners have introductions or presentations on practical life activities which prepare them for everyday life, sensorial materials that explore the senses, math, and reading.
An immense amount of effort and dedication is seen from younger learners as they learn to do a plethora of things. We see it shining through at their every effort as they explore the materials during morning work. The excitement in their voices when their eyes laser in on a material that they’re curious about and want to engage with is a joy to watch. Older learners are taking the initiative to show them the ropes and younger learners eagerly look for their return when help is needed.
Learning to live together seems to come naturally. The respect and compassion learners give each other is unmatched. Speaking in a nice way and communicating their thoughts to each other results in positive outcomes. If you’re wondering if the profile of a learner helps to cultivate friendships, our observations will probably say so. What will Spark Studio do in a few sessions? Will they lead and surprise their community? Will they come up with new ideas to help their studio thrive? We can’t wait to see!
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