In some native languages, the term for plants translates to ‘those who take care of us.’
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Welcome to Week 2 of this sprint! What a buzzing week it’s been! Learners kicked off the week with a field trip to NM fungi, where they asked every question they ever had about mushroom growing and selling. Afterward we tagged along as NM Fungi delivered their mushrooms to Los Poblanos. It was a bit magical for the learners to be a part of the whole process from harvest to delivery, and NM Fungi were excellent hosts!
To get ready for the business fair, learners have been doing market research to discover what customers are most interested in buying at a business fair. Perhaps you have been a part of this research! Next week, we’ll begin making a business plan and creating a prototype.
In the Los Lobos studio this week, learners started a new challenge with mystery incentives daily and weekly. As a studio, they decided this challenge should be based around their work in ST Math (and reading for J). This week, every single learner reached their daily goals, and we celebrated by spending our morning in the woods with magnifying glasses. It was quite an adventure!
In the Mai-Coh studio this week, energy is high around quest and writer’s workshop. Learners are lost in writing their stories, getting ready to grow mushrooms, and having discussions around what trust looks like in an Acton studio.
Questions we’ve explored this week
- What does it look like to leave places and people better than you found them?
- Is it hardest to have a growth mindset when you are succeeding or when you are failing?
Upcoming Events
- Our Session 5 exhibition will be held on Thursday, March 30, at 10:00 a.m.
- The Children’s Business Fair will be held at Acton ABQ on April 22. More information coming soon!
