Session 6, Week 2 Throughout their journey this school year, our heroes have been building their treasure-hunting skills. This session, we are asking a fundamental question: How do you measure your treasure? While some might look for gold or silver, our studios spent the week discovering that “treasure” comes in…

Session 6, Week 1 As heroes entered the building for the start of Session 6 this week, they hit the ground running. Energy was high, focus was sharp, and the studios were buzzing with the kind of excitement that only comes with a fresh start. Between the launch of ambitious…

Session 5, Week 5 Sitting with a group of Fire Studio Heroes the day before Exhibition, in the middle of the final push to finish coding, stories, characters, and badge requirements, you could almost hear the hum in the air. One Hero paused and said his legs felt strange —…

Session 5, Week 4 There are little moments that stand out—the kind you don’t plan for, but you notice right away. It might be laughter during work time, a sudden breakthrough, or a group so locked in they don’t want to stop. Sometimes it’s energy, sometimes it’s focus, and sometimes…

Session 5 Week 3 Two of the most recognizable slogans in the world come from two very different brands: Nike’s “Just Do It” and McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ It.” One calls us to push through hard things whether we feel like it or not, and the other celebrates the joy of…

Session 5, Week 2 This week across the studios, Heroes practiced the art of troubleshooting in many forms. Whether building robots, planning trips, debating big ideas, or solving everyday studio challenges, they leaned on creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and the courage to stand up for their opinions. Sometimes troubleshooting looked…

Session 5, Week 1 We didn’t ease into this week — we hit the ground running. From stepping bravely onto the stage at our annual Variety Show to accepting a top-secret mission during our spy-themed treasure hunt, Heroes launched into Session 5 with energy and momentum. New squads formed, running…

Session 4, Week 6 The Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl weren’t the only win worth celebrating last week! At CHOICE last week, the wins were everywhere. One delightful win was watching young Heroes in every studio plan and execute their own Valentine’s Day celebrations from start to finish —…

Session 4, Week 5 Some of the most meaningful moments in a school day aren’t planned on a schedule, posed by a guide, or captured in a photograph. They happen in passing, in play, in quiet choices, and in brave ones. For example, lunchtime is always fun for guides to…

At CHOICE, we believe thinking—critical thinking to analyze the world as it is, creative thinking to imagine what could be, and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems when the path forward isn’t obvious – doesn’t just help learners succeed in school, it shapes how they approach challenges, relationships, and opportunities throughout…