Get ready to discuss a classic! Frankenstein by Mary Shelley—a story about a scientific experiment that goes terribly wrong, a mysterious Creature, and some big questions about what makes someone a monster. 📖 Your Assignment 🎒 What to Bring At what point does someone become a monster—and who gets to decide? Come ready to share […]
Monthly Archives: October 2026
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The big question I want you pondering as you do your reading this week: What makes a good ruler? **This will be a big topic during class. Please come prepared to discuss what made each of the kings/queens from the reading GREAT and not-so-great. What can we learn from them? Read the following in Story […]
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This week we will be discover herbs both through exploration with our hands, and through making a salve that is soothing for our skin. To Do: What Will We Do at Vanguard This Week? Did you know that herbal salves have been used for Millenia? The earliest recipes date back to 1500 BC. They were […]
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This month we will learn about a couple of famous kings, how they ruled, and what life was like inside castles and out. One of the kings really lived, and one has been obscured by the mists of legend. You’ve probably heard of him! Each month in this class you will LISTEN, WATCH, LOOK, and […]
We get to start the spooky season this week!! I found two different names for this book. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are the same story. The full original title is Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, written by Robert Louis Stevenson and […]
A Little Fall Poetry + Your October Habits No official class this week! But if you’re feeling a little bored—or you’d like to earn a few extra Van Coins—here’s a mini adventure you can do at home. 🍂 OPTIONAL Writing Mission: Capture Fall in a Poem October is FULL of things worth writing about: crunchy […]
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This field trip has three important parts: Play photos, book discussion and business tour. Here is all the info you need to know: First up, Play Photos:Everyone needs to be in full costume with hair styled at 9 a.m. at Kiwanis Park in Payson Canyon. It will probably be VERY cold! Bring coats and layers. […]
Reading Robin Hood: What Makes a Hero? As you read The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, look beyond the exciting escapes, disguises, and archery contests. Think about what makes someone a hero—and whether doing the right thing always means following the rules. You don’t need to find every theme in every adventure. Choose a few […]
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— Required assignments: 0. Read: this blog post1. Read: Knowledge Not the Limit of Belief2. Watch/listen: Two Babies in the Womb Discuss the After-Delivery…3. Take lots of notes and have lots of deep thoughts(4. Additional suggested activities are at the end of the post) — (0) Greetings, Vanguardians! We are embarking upon a year-long exploration […]
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Hello Rookies! I’m so excited that I get to be with you this week. It feels like it has been such a long time. I have a question for you, have you ever wondered what it would be like if YOU had a FIRE BREATHING DRAGON? I have. Mine would be big and red with […]