Introducing the Theater Quest!

Session 6 at the Forest School will engage elementary, middle, and high school learners in a theater production experience. Learners will work together to problem solve towards the ultimate goal of producing and performing live, outdoor theater.

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Tyler Thigpen
Sharing A Meal Together—Year 2 Week 15 in Review

Family meals provide an opportunity for family members to come together, strengthen ties and build better relationships. They build a sense of belonging which leads to better self-esteem. Family meals also offer parents a chance to be role models and set an example of healthy eating habits and polite table manners. During the holiday season this becomes even more evident…

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Tyler Thigpen
Three New Quests to Wrap 2019!

Quests are real-world projects to master 21st-century skills. Usually lasting four- to six-weeks, each Quest includes a series of challenges bound by a compelling narrative and is designed to deliver 21st century skills while simultaneously incorporating traditional topics like science, social studies, and history.

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Tyler Thigpen
How Do You Make Friends? Year Two Week Three In Review

How do you make friends?

At face value, that's a simple question. Most middle school learners would shrug in response and say something like, "I don't know, it just happens." But, if you crack that question open and really explore it—what is a friend anyway? What differentiates a good friend from a bad…

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Tyler Thigpen