Monthly Archives: October 2026

11/5 Leadership Week 2 – Rookies: The Super Heroes in our Families

Reminder that part of your homework is celebrating a holiday! The theme of this week is seeing the leaders in our families, so we’re going to learn about an ancestor (and celebrate them!) and then discuss how we can be leaders in our very own homes. In the United States, Halloween is a common autumn […]

🧭 Story Seekers Club™ Write a Letter!

Fall is flying by—and it’s time for our next Story Seekers adventure! Great writers don’t just notice things. They notice people. They listen to their stories, ask questions, and pay attention to experiences that are different from their own. This month, your job is to find someone with a story to tell—and LISTEN. 👂✨ 🧭 […]

Journeyman: Sacred Spaces. Nov. 5th, 2026 #2

The Art of Seeing Potential Upcycling • Restoration • Creativity • Stewardship Our theme this week: Before you throw it away, ask what it could become. Last week we talked about creating sacred spaces in our homes. We discussed how our surroundings affect us, how clutter can drain our time and energy, and how we […]

Week 2- The Secrete Lives of Atoms: Why Do They Behave That Way?

THE MYSTERY Last unit we discovered that the number of protons determines what an atom is. But that doesn’t explain how an atom behaves. Consider: Sodium is a highly reactive metal. Chlorine is a toxic, reactive gas. Put them together correctly and you get… table salt. Which you sprinkle on your french fries. Something about […]

October 29: Outdoor Skills #2: Fire Starting & Outdoor Cooking

Our next Outdoor Skills class is Thursday, October 29! This month we’re learning two more most useful outdoor skills: starting a fire and cooking outdoors. Imagine being out in the wilderness with no microwave, oven, or kitchen. How would you prepare a hot meal? What if you didn’t have matches or a lighter? Could you […]