More than just “fun” …

Sep 13, 2021

9/6-9/12 I talked to a few parents this week who commented that the only thing they know about school is that their child is playing and having fun! I love that school is fun! But sometimes I wish parents could see the richness of activities that their heroes are...

Running partners running strong

Sep 6, 2021

8/31-9/6 Allies and helpers are an essential part of every Hero’s Journey. Sometimes an ally or helper may be your entire studio. Sometimes an ally or helper may be a designated “running partner” – someone to work with and hold you accountable. Whatever name(s) the...

Crossing the threshold…

Aug 30, 2021

And the journey has begun! What a fantastic beginning to our journey together! Witnessing each hero’s emerging personality, and watching the kindness and mentoring among the heroes were unanimously the guides’ highlights this week. The Spark Studio… had a blast...

Return to the Ordinary World

Jun 28, 2021

6/22-6/24 As we finish our first year at CHOICE, we end where we started; high energy, enthusiasm, and fun. But added to that were deep friendships and a year of personal growth. As they return to the “Ordinary World” for the summer, the Fire Studio reflected on their...

Reaching higher

Jun 21, 2021

6/15-6/21 From the Spark Studio From Miss Anna After a year together, our heroes have grown to be great friends! They find so much joy in spending time together. We are lucky to be in an environment where we tailor our schedule to the heroes interests. Our interest...

The Final Stretch!

Jun 14, 2021

7/8-7/14 From the Spark Studio From Miss Anna Throughout the school year, I’ve been curious as I’ve watched our young heroes explore the idea of goal setting and mastery. It’s been interesting to see the heroes interact with their mastery books – there’s been an ebb...

Goals

Jun 7, 2021

6/1-6/7 There are more books, podcasts, classes and websites focused on teaching adults how to set and accomplish goals than one could access in a lifetime. Our young heroes practice these skills every day. Developing the capacity to set and achieve goals is one of my...

“Newness” all around

May 31, 2021

5/25-5/31 This may be our last session, but there is “newness” all around! From the Spark Studio From Miss Anna Our final quest of the year in the Spark Studio is “Think Like a Scientist!” After just 3 days, our heroes are already catching the vision! We started the...

The beauty and messiness of change

May 17, 2021

5/11-5/17 A learner driven studio is messy, challenging, ever-evolving and beautiful! From the Spark Studio: Last week in the Spark studio we observed a great desire to do language combined with a great challenge of distraction. We decided to offer the heroes the tool...

Bees, puppies and a tribe!

May 10, 2021

5/4-5/10 Bees!! Tuesday during lunch Dwane Kisby brought his demonstration hive. Heroes of all ages (and the adults) were fascinated watching and asking questions about the unique way the hive functions. Seeing how long heroes stayed engaged and listening to their...