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Friction surfaces.

Day 2 of The Challenge is when friction usually shows up. Coach through it in real time using Work It Out. In Quest, Lip Dub song nominations happen — every learner brings 1-2 songs.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet — this day page is a skeleton awaiting full minute-by-minute detail. The structure below mirrors Week 1 Day 1 (see that page for the gold standard of what each day eventually looks like). Fill in launches, block notes, supplies, and go-deeper content as the quest moves forward.
01

The day's purpose

By 3:30 today, the studio has navigated at least one friction moment using Work It Out, and has a posted list of nominated Lip Dub songs.

02

Supplies & setup

Lorem ipsum — list all materials needed before learners arrive. Include physical supplies, posted items, and any coordination needed with other studios/guides.
03

Minute by minute

Same skeleton every day. Fill in the launch and any block-specific notes. The standard blocks (Math, Snack, ELA, Lunch, Maintenance, Callouts, Reflection) usually run the standard rhythm — note exceptions.

8:00 – 8:25 · 25 minarrival

Arrival & Free Time

Standard rhythm.

8:30 – 8:50 · 20 minlaunch

Morning Launch — [Launch title]

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OPENER (3 min): [What you say first.]

CORE (12 min): [The content/conversation/activity.]

CLOSE (5 min): [How you land it and connect to the day.]
8:50 – 9:00 · 10 mindaily rhythm

Habit & Character Goals

Standard rhythm.

9:00 – 9:40 · 40 minmath

Math Time

Standard rhythm.

Lorem ipsum — note any week-specific math focus here.

9:40 – 9:50 · 10 minexit ticket

Rocket Math

Standard rhythm.

9:50 – 10:15 · 25 minsnack

Snack

Standard rhythm.

10:15 – 11:20 · 65 minela block

ELA Block

Lorem ipsum — populate with the day's ELA focus (which software, which prompts, what's prepped for Friday Share Chair).
11:20 – 12:00 · 40 minvariable

Variable Block

Lorem ipsum — Wed: Town Hall · Fri: 360 + Share Chair · M/T/Th: Extended ELA + Typing Club. Note the day-specific content here.
12:00 – 1:00 · 60 minlunch

Lunch

Standard rhythm.

1:00 – 1:50 · 50 minafternoon block

Civ / Read-Along / Improv

Lorem ipsum — note which afternoon flavor today is and any content specifics.
1:50 – 2:50 · 60 minquest · btt

Quest — The Challenge work + Lip Dub Song Nominations

(35 min) The Challenge: continue the work. Coach friction in real time — when something derails, pause everyone, narrate Work It Out openly, then resume. This is the teaching moment of the week. See Character Traits for callouts to make.

(25 min) Lip Dub Song Nominations:

  • (5 min) Criteria reminder: 2-4 min ideal, clean lyrics, age-appropriate, performable.
  • (15 min) Nominations: each learner writes 1-2 songs on sticky notes, places on poster, says why briefly. No debate yet.
  • (5 min) Quick samples: 15-second clips of the most-mentioned songs.
// conflict watch

Song nominations can cause friction — "but THIS song is best." Coach: "Every nominee is real. Tomorrow we vote. Don't campaign — let the song speak."

2:50 – 3:30 · 40 minclosing

Studio Maintenance · Character Callouts · Reflection & Pickup

Standard rhythm.

Lorem ipsum — note any day-specific reflection prompts or week-arc moments to surface.

04

Go deeper · stretch · empower

For learners ready to lead

Lorem ipsum — specific extension opportunities for advanced/returning learners on this day.

For learners who need more scaffolding

Lorem ipsum — supports for learners finding the day's content hard.

For specific learner needs

Lorem ipsum — note any learner-specific accommodations or check-ins (without naming specific learners — use generic descriptions of needs).

For the guide

Lorem ipsum — what to watch for, what to journal at end of day, energy notes.
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