Session 7, May 23-27

This session's Quest is called Growing Curiosity, focusing on learning about new topics and sparking interest.  Level 3-5 Eagles were given the chance to create their own launch and challenge to share with the studio. 

On Monday, Paul shared about Bushido, the ancient code of the Samurai.  He showed the 7 virtues, led a discussion asking the group if they would choose to be Samurai, then challenged them to create their own code.  Once their Code was created, they designed a Samurai Sword using materials given to them; foil, straws, toilet paper rolls, and cupcake liners. After 30 minutes, groups voted on the best Samurai Sword- crowning Team 3 the winners! 

 

Wedesday, Lulu introduced the Eagles to Georgia O'Keeffe.  She shared a little about O'Keeffe's life, then played BINGO to introduce her artwork.  Noticing most of her work was of nature, Lulu challenged the Eagles to create O'Keeffe inspired watercolor paintings of skyscrapers, landscapes, bones, flowers, or trains.  Working to keep it simple with lines and shapes, just like O'Keeffe did.  

 

Friday, August introduced us to Greek Mythology creatures.  He then challenged the Eagles to create their own and list 3 special features.  Once completed, the group voted on their favorite creature.  Olaf, the pickle eating, unkillable creature won by one vote! 

 

In Writer's Workshop, Eagles are using Storybird to write their own picture book.  This site allows writers to choose a set of images to use as illustrations for their story.  After choosing their image they began drafting stories.  Writers seem to really enjoy this Writer's Workshop and we are excited to hear their final pieces! 

 

We have added in some Team-Building Challenges to encourage teamwork and build upon the culture of our studio.  Working with other people is hard! Yet, it is such an integral part of life; rather it be with family, classmates, teammates, or colleagues.  So, we like to practice this skill in fun ways! 

This week we worked with a group to create clay animals without talking and made skits to get the studio laughing.