The unique stresses of letting children eat on their own

The unique stresses of letting children eat on their own

Session 6, Week 3 One day afterschool some Fire Studio heroes were trying to understand the difference between a guide and a teacher. Some didn’t even know what a lecture was. A teacher lecturing is like a parent spoon feeding a child. The parent decides what makes it...
To be heard

To be heard

Session 6, Week 2 Research suggests that a common human need is not to be agreed with, but simply to be heard. At CHOICE we focus daily on finding and sharing our voice. Heroes have diverse opportunities every day to be heard. And yet, sometimes they still don’t...
All things Spring!

All things Spring!

Session 6, Week 1 Welcome Session 6 and Spring! The arrival of both together brings new questions, explorations, quests, challenges, outdoor fun, energy and excitement! (jump to Fire Studio) (jump to MS Studio) In the Spark Studio this session we will be exploring...
Ending a session at CHOICE

Ending a session at CHOICE

Session 5, Week 6 Every type of school has its own term or quarter or session. Every term, quarter or session has its own traditions at the end, typically tests and finals. CHOICE (and Acton’s at large) are no different. However, instead of tests and finals, we...