Outdoor learning, gardening, weather tracking, animal habitats

Simple experiments, nature journaling, sustainability projects

Arizona tie-ins: desert ecosystems, water conservation, native plants

Building, designing, tinkering, robotics, art + STEM mashups

Open-ended challenges (“Design a shade structure that cools plants”)

Emphasis on iteration, collaboration, and productive struggle

Practical life skills (cooking, budgeting basics, organization)

Community projects, service learning, cultural studies

Conflict resolution, leadership roles, shared responsibilities

Outdoor play, yoga, sports, free movement

Social-emotional learning, reflection circles, gratitude practice

Goal setting, self-awareness, rest and reset time