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Pursuing Passions

By Hero's Journey Academy

Year 3 Session 7, Week 5

In morning circle, ES/MS discussed gratitude and ways you can show you are appreciative. Eagles came up with the idea of a “Gratitude Corner” where they can write down things they are thankful for throughout the day for everyone to see. The leader of the day reads out all of the comments during closing circle. We also focused on having a growth mindset and helping others when we see them in a fixed mindset. It can get tough the closer you get towards the finish line. Encourage your eagle to finish out the school year strong!

Whiteboard titled Gratitude with handwritten notes from heroes about what they are thankful for
Handwritten gratitude board listing things learners are thankful for, like roof, life, nature, food, and working together

LE Studio Update

Little Eagles learned martial arts during quest time this week! One day the martial arts class was even led by an MS eagle. They have also been preparing for their end of the year exhibition. We are excited for parents to see what they have put together! LEs have been taking pride in keeping their classroom clean through studio maintenance. They wrapped up their week by watching “Finding Nemo” during Fun Friday free time.

Young learner waves beside a numbered pegboard puzzle in a classroom
Children practicing martial arts drills on black pads in a gym with bright green and blue walls
Children and a guide practice martial arts kicks on padded mats in a large studio
Three boys practice martial arts kicks with a guide in a martial arts studio
Children and a guide practice martial arts drills on colored floor dots in a gym studio
Children and a guide practice martial arts stances in the studio during quest time
Heroes sit on mats while one child kicks a guide during martial arts class at Active Martial Arts
Children practice martial arts with a guide beside padded training bags in a gym
A young boy arranges colorful blocks at a classroom table beside a plastic bin of blocks
Children work at desks with headphones and dividers in a classroom lit by string lights
Children sit on a classroom rug playing a card game with materials spread around them
Children work quietly at tables in a classroom with shelves, TVs, and a beanbag area
Young child sweeping the classroom floor into a dustpan with a broom
A young boy wipes a wooden table with a green cloth while holding a spray bottle in a classroom
Two children build colorful block towers on a rug in a classroom
Five children fill out invite cards with pencils around a table in a classroom
Four children lie on a rug in a classroom during quiet rest time

ES/MS Studio Update

Quest time this week was dedicated to independent passion projects. The eagles have each chosen a project of their interest to present at exhibition in addition to the Growing Curiosity quest. We had discussions on pursuing passions with grit and perseverance. During “Scholar’s Choice” we played Jeopardy again as a fun way to practice core skills. The eagles began taking turns leading different parts of PE this week! The goal is that, by some point next year, eagles can take turns leading “world class examples” of PE all on their own. Everyone is getting antsy as the end of the school year draws closer. ES/MS are trying to meet their badge goals and are excited about all of their summer break plans.

Eagles sit in a circle of chairs for a class discussion in a blue-walled classroom
Pink fabric bunny sits on a shelf beside a binder and laptop
A smiling learner stands in a classroom holding a small homemade gadget on an Amazon box
A smiling girl with glasses holds a purple craft in a classroom while a boy works behind her
Learner in a neon green shirt sits on the floor arranging cotton on a brown mat
Girl on the floor sewing a shiny gold costume piece in a classroom
Two children use scissors and hot glue to build a cardboard craft at a table
Boy assembles a small circuit inside a cardboard box at a classroom table with parts bins nearby
Two girls barefoot on padded gym mats practicing a PE exercise in a gym
Learner in overalls holds a red foam block overhead in the PE room
A learner in overalls lifts green and red foam blocks in a colorful PE space
A learner builds a cardboard model at a table in the classroom
Child-made forest diorama with colorful clay creatures, rocks, and a blue paper waterfall
Hero works on a cardboard project with a classmate in a bright classroom
Children work on laptops around a table in a classroom with cubbies and blue chairs
Learners gather around a table with a lit cupcake and laptop in a classroom
Three learners work on laptops in a blue classroom while a screen shows 72 divided by 9
Children and a guide practice martial arts on padded mats at Active Martial Arts
Heroes sit around a table using laptops during a learning session in a blue classroom

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