Let me start by saying I have downloaded PBL units from free websites and have even purchased a few. But it is very difficult to maintain the authenticity of a PBL unit and follow another facilitator’s plans. Here are 3 of my personal reasons to avoid downloading PBL units. 1. Project Based Learning cannot be […]
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How can parents help with PBL? How do we build parent support for PBL (Project Based Learning) in our classrooms? By utilizing and informing the caring adults that raise and encourage our students, we can increase engagement and involvement. According to an article in “Public School Review,” parent involvement leads to better classroom behavior and
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Are you thinking about using the Project Based Learning approach with your students or in your homeschool? Knowing how to begin can be challenging and overwhelming. Here are 5 quick tips for getting started with PBL. 1. Establish Your Reason Project Based Learning (PBL) can be more work than traditional teaching. It is a fact many veteran PBL teachers
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Project Based Learning in an elementary classroom is a powerful engagement tool. But after a long break, or several school cancellations, students often forget their excitement about the unit’s topic. A ‘re-entry’ even offers facilitators the opportunity to breathe life back into a PBL unit. When do I need a ‘re-entry’ event? After a lengthy testing window
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How can texts support a PBL unit? Integrating ELA and PBL can feel challenging. But these few examples will help you tackle effectively and authentically integrating texts into your PBL plans. 1. As an Entry Event Texts are a great way to introduce a problem or challenge to students and kickstart a PBL brainstorming session. Possible texts to
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