Our Studios
Nurturing Tomorrow's Innovators
From curious 5-year-olds exploring through play to 18-year-olds launching businesses and pitching ideas, each studio is built for purpose—not just age.
SPARK STUDIO
Ages 5-7
Spark Studio:
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Harness curiosity
Like Maria Montessori, we believe even the youngest child has important work to do, even if the work is imaginary play or working with wood scraps, ladders, and old tires to build a castle.
The Spark Studio is best imagined as a garden where learners embrace Montessori work and Spark Play to learn real-life skills and develop the independence, focus, and kindness needed to enter an Acton Elementary Studio — each prepared to discover a calling that will change the world.
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Grow curiosity through hands-on projects and outdoor adventure "Spark Play".
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Explore mindfulness, natural interests, and music, and have a LOT of fun.
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Build the foundations of independent learning, reading, writing, communication, and math.
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Adventures in Nature
DISCOVERY STUDIO
Ages 8-10
Discovery Studio:
Accomplish important work and play well with others.
An Acton Elementary Studio is like a close-knit neighborhood where learners tackle important work, solve problems, collaborate with peers, and engage in increasingly challenging games.
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Ask great questions.
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Have fun and welcome others.
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Set and track goals.
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Build a solid foundation in math, reading, writing, and Civilization.
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Explore and be curious and develop a love of learning through hands-on project-based learning.
MISSION AND LAUNCHPAD
Ages 11-14 and 14-18
Future Plans to create our next level studios when we grow into it!
What If School Felt Like a Place Where Your Child Was Truly Seen?
At Acton Academy Northstar, education isn’t about worksheets and test scores. It’s about awakening purpose, unlocking potential, and helping your child discover who they’re meant to become.
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