An Acton Elementary Studio (ES) is more like a close-knit neighborhood than any “school” or homeschool group.
The main goal is for learners to explore, create, and build — both themselves and the world around them. They experience the relationship between freedom and responsibility, discover their Hero's Journey, develop long-lasting friendships, and participate in a hardworking community.
A strong tribe inspires, equips, and connects young heroes as learners shift from “my feelings, right now” to “longer range goals and getting along with others.” An ES Guide never answers questions, and instead offers choices, challenges, and responsibility.
This studio serves learners who are roughly 7 to 11 years old.
Learners move at their own pace using adaptive, game-based computer and hands-on programs for math and other hard academic skills. They get to choose which books to read and review, and learn to speak, think, and write using game-based recipes for key communication skills.
Learners explore and collaborate in hands-on projects and real-world challenges to spark interest in a range of STEM-based topics, from building a brand to learn about business to creating their own garden.
Memorizing important dates and facts isn’t learning history. Who are the heroes of the past? What tough choices did they make? These are some of the questions that guide learners in their journey as they dive into the history of the world, the human experience, and geography — and where they truly learn from history rather than just about it.
We promise heroes will find a calling that will change the world by learning to be. That means finding ways through difficult challenges and decisions to etch habits of positive character traits, including grit, curiosity, independence, a growth mindset, and all they need to reach their full potential.
Learning should be fun and challenging. Embracing struggle is part of saying “Yes” to a Hero’s Journey. The Elementary Studio is the gateway to your child starting theirs.