It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the holiday season’s right on the horizon. But, before you write your lesson plans in ink, we’re here to tell you this: handprint turkeys and popcorn necklaces aren’t the only craftivities...
When schools first closed due to COVID-19, my initial thought (after I stopped panicking) was how important project-based learning (PBL) was going to be now. Let’s be honest – sending a ton of worksheets with instructions is exhausting...
Primary project-based learning is awesome! A common question I get is: Can primary teachers do project-based learning? My answer is wholeheartedly, YES! Most primary teachers are already doing thematic units with their students, so it’s not a...
In project based learning trainings, it seems like there’s always something important left out: organization. I believe that organization is a key piece of the PBL structure. These 4 steps will get you organized and ready to start any project...
By far the most commonly asked question I get is: What project based learning topic should I start with? I have a love-hate relationship with this question. On one hand, I love sharing ideas. I even wrote an entire book to share topic ideas...
Whether you’re new to project-based learning (PBL), or a seasoned pro, you’ve probably realized that ideas for teaching 21st-century competencies are difficult to find. Here are 4 ways that I’ve integrated 21st-century competencies...