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How to Plan a Morning Basket Routine for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

Planning your homeschool routine can be overwhelming and often changes throughout the year. With lots of littles, this is often not only the case but typically the norm. So, how do you plan a morning basket routine with toddlers, preschoolers, and Kindergartners? For our family, we found homeschool stability in our morning basket routine. By […]

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PBL Unit Driving Questions for Summer

15 PBL Unit Ideas and Driving Questions for Summer Project Based Learning

Coming up with inspiration for Project Based Learning unit ideas can be a challenge, especially for new PBL teachers. Often, just seeing some examples of quality and authentic Project Based Learning Driving Questions can help spark some relevant summer PBL unit ideas.  Below are some driving questions for seasonal PBL units in the summer months.

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5 Reasons Why Summer Project Based Learning Units Are the Best!

Project Based Learning during the summer can be rewarding and engaging. However, with most schools out for summer break and many businesses at their peak times, it can also be a challenge. Whether you are a year-round school, using PBL in summer school, or a homeschool family looking to use Project Based Learning during your

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4 Ways to Plan Authentic PBL Units During the Summer

4 Ways to Plan an Authentic PBL Unit During the Summer

When planning for the upcoming academic year, creating an authentic PBL unit during the summer can be a challenge. Without our students, it can feel like our planning lacks student input or voice.  However, because every project will have two major driving forces, planning a Project Based Learning unit during the summer is not only

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Why are seasonal PBL units a great idea?

Why are seasonal PBL units a great idea?

Seasonal PBL units are a wonderful way to integrate the themes and topics of a season into a Project Based Learning unit. This educational approach encourages inquiry, student voice, and increases engagement through real-world authentic problem solving and challenges. But coming up with ideas for PBL units can be challenging. Seasonal PBL unit ideas are

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3 Ways PBL Can Benefit Your ELL Students

3 Ways Project Based Learning Vocabulary Helps English Language Learners

How can Project Based Learning help English Language Learners? With nearly 10 percent of the average American classroom speaking English as their second language, we as PBL facilitators must consider whether or not this methodology is the right fit for all of our students.  Project Based Learning vocabulary instruction is a huge component of any

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