How is a day of Adventure Learning organised?

Here is how I have organised Adventure Learning in my classroom over the past two years. I'm still yet to introduce sparkler sessions this term, but they're in the pipeline. Currently we are only running one sharing circle. My goal is for two to be running by the end of the term. At the moment the children are still learning what happens during this time so I feel that for now it's important that we all work on this together. We are really just starting to dive into our individual projects now. Video reflections are something else that are yet to be introduced also. Watch this space :)

Sparkler session (5-10 minutes)

A sparkler session is when a child shares a new skill or something exciting they have discovered that they feel might be helpful to others e.g. how to use Google Earth, an ipod or ipad app, an exciting website, something on ActivInspire, how to do something on the digital cameras or class blog.

Sharing circle (10 minutes)

Each group shares where they are up to and what their goal for this session is. I try to run two sharing circles and have a child lead these.

Exploring and Creating Time

 (An hour and a half on Friday)

This is when children work on their individual or group projects. During this time they can book a conference time on the whiteboard (if needed). 

Reflection time (10 minutes)

Each group briefly reflects on what went well and what their next steps are.