Recently I wrote a blog post sharing how I tackled my first experience with project-based learning outside of our science block. My first PBL unit was anchored in the solar system. You can read more about that [here]. You can also check out more info about PBL and why I use it ... read more
Ready for Takeoff: My Experience with Project-Based Learning and the Solar System Part 1
A few days ago I posted about why I use project-based learning (PBL) in my Kindergarten classroom (click [here] to visit the original post). There was a lot of interest in what PBL is and how to implement it. So, today I want to share part one of my first experience with PBL. I can ... read more
Why Project-Based Learning?
Earlier this year I went to a project-based learning (PBL) networking event at another local school. ย Before this event I had never really heard of PBL before, much less taken a stab at it. ย However, I was so inspired by the reasoning and research behind PBL that I knew I had to take the idea and ... read more
Monday Motivation: Exploring Trees and Bark
Welcome to the return of my weekly blog series, Monday Motivation! Now that I've gotten into the "groove" so to speak at my new school, I feel like it's time to kick off my Monday Motivation series. This series is all about lesson ideas, classroom tips, behavior management ideas, and ... read more
The Little Explorers Debut
As I sit down to write this post I realize that it is mid-July. Wait. Summer, where are you going?!? This summer has been a busy one for me with lots of PD, teaching a summer camp, and working on non-school related things. I've got to remember to tell myself to slow down for a ... read more
