Hands-On Projects
Learners explore STEM, art, and the world through multi-sensory experiences.
Ages 5 to 7
Spark Studio
Even the youngest children have important work to do — whether building castles from wood scraps or mastering Montessori materials. Spark is the garden where young heroes begin their journey.
Like Maria Montessori, we believe even the youngest children have important work to do, even if the work is imaginary play or working together with wood scraps, ladders, and old tires to build a castle.
The Spark Studio is best imagined as a garden where young learners (usually ages 5–7) embrace Montessori work and Spark Play to learn real-life skills and develop the independence, focus, and kindness needed to enter the Elementary Studio.
We take the original principles of Montessori even further by making the top priority of a Spark Guide to equip Spark and older learners (Sheepdogs) to take over studio leadership tasks from adults as soon as possible.
In the Spark Studio, learners are invited to explore their curiosity in a magical studio filled with deep, meaningful work and play. Along the way, they'll face the difficult challenges of being part of a tribe and be invited to transform into young heroes.
A magical studio of meaningful work and play.
Goals & Accountability
Learners develop executive functioning skills like time management, coping skills, and conflict resolution — holding each other accountable.
Practical Life
Learners engage in real-world challenges and learn how to handle materials, from ceramics and glue to glass and cleaning supplies.
Reading, Writing & Math
Heroes develop the basic skills to become lifelong and independent learners.
The Spark equation
Fun + Curiosity = Lifelong Learner
Our goal is for those who enter Spark to become lifelong learners. To do that, they must learn to love learning — which means it has to be fun and engaging. The Spark Studio is the gateway to your child starting their Hero’s Journey.