Spark Studio

Kindergarten - Early Education

Sample Daily Schedule

 

Morning time at the Spark School starts with the Montessori work cycle. This is time for Learners to get the day started. After lunch students are focused on loose parts play (Spark play) and Quest / STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project time. In between, there is daily circle time, works and traditions, and real-life projects. The day is wrapped up with studio cleanup.

Daily activities at the Acton Spark Studio

During Circle Time learners practice language (speaking) and listening skills, are introduced to new vocabulary (by a guide’s intentional word choice, not teaching), and examine their role within the community (with role play)

During Circle Time learners practice language (speaking) and listening skills, are introduced to new vocabulary (by a guide’s intentional word choice, not teaching), and examine their role within the community (with role play)

Real-life skill projects, STEAM activities, and quests are woven into the fabric of Acton at the earliest age.

Real-life skill projects and quests are woven into the fabric of Acton at the earliest age.

Montessori Work Cycle: Maria Montessori’s focus was on nurturing the child’s natural curiosity by creating a purposeful environment. The Montessori Philosophy is a child-driven education offering freedom within boundaries. 

Montessori Work Cycle: Maria Montessori’s focus was on nurturing the child’s natural curiosity by creating a purposeful environment. The Montessori Philosophy is a child-driven education offering freedom within boundaries. 

Spark Play encourages learners to use unprescribed large and small and for imaginative and creative play. During Spark Play, Learners foster many skills such as planning, collaborating, becoming resourceful and more.

Spark Play encourages learners to use unprescribed large and small and for imaginative and creative play. During Spark Play, Learners foster many skills such as planning, collaborating, becoming resourceful and more.

Grace and Courtesy provide the foundation for a strong culture in the Spark studio. This is used to support the learners in caring for their space and caring for each other.

Grace and Courtesy provide the foundation for a strong culture in the Spark studio. This is used to support the learners in caring for their space and caring for each other.

Works and Traditions: In a Montessori Environment, physical works and timely traditions help set the culture. This is a great place to be intentional in how we honor one another, and introduce tools and reflection (gratitude, mindfulness, etc.).

Works and Traditions: In a Montessori Environment, physical works and timely traditions help set the culture. This is a great place to be intentional in how we honor one another, and introduce tools and reflection (gratitude, mindfulness, etc.).