Project Based Learning Resources
I love you to the Sun and Back
Project: I love you to the Sun and Back Grade: 1st Content Areas: NGSS, ELA Enduring Understanding: The patterns of the sun and earth impact our daily life Final Product: Seasons calendar Driving Question: How [...]
Farm Fair Fun
Project: Farm Fair Fun Grade: Kinder, Lake Elementary Content Areas: CA K6.3 Life Earlier Times CA K3 Job Descriptions Informational Reading and Writing Speaking and Listening Enduring Understanding: There is value in appreciating technological advancements that impact [...]
Voice and Choice in PBL
Real Talk: "Voice and choice" might be the most overused and misunderstood phrase in PBL. In my experience, educators tend to use this phrase as a way to make PBL appeal to the masses; as [...]
PBL for Elective Classes
Physical Education and PBL Physical Education Overview PE teacher podcast PE and PBL article Arts Art infused PBL article Project ideas for the arts Overview High school art sample projects Writing on the Walls: Graffiti [...]
SEL and PBL: The Dynamic Duo
One of the most common concerns of teachers is finding time for “all the things”. Often when initiatives are brought to schools they are viewed as additional work- theoretically presented by Leadership as aligning to [...]
3 Stages of Leading PBL
Why does PBL implementation go smoother in some schools rather than others? It starts at the top! Wether it be District or Site leadership, those in the position to make critical decisions about Professional Development [...]
How to Differentiate PBL for ALL learners
Differentiation, UDL and PBL I have been reflecting a bit on how to communicate the similarities and differences between PBL (Project Based Learning) and UDL (Universal Design for Learning)... I have concluded that there are [...]
Virtual Professional Development
Virtual PD: Not just a thing of the past Why is virtual PD still a thing? As a professional development partner this is a question I find myself pondering, often. After countless spring and summer meetings [...]
Living the Model: UDL and PBL
Using UDL to Design Professional Development Best practices for teaching and learning are best practices for learners of all ages- including students and teachers; given this, as instructional leaders it is worth exploring how [...]
Back to school PBL materials
It's that time of year again...Alarm clocks are set for the first time in months, staff and teacher PD meetings are happening, classrooms are being set-up, and Target seasonal and school supply shelves are empty. [...]
Summer Learning Opportunities
I wish my kids could do that! With so much interest in what we have been doing at CraftED Academy, I decided to create mini-PBL experiences through Learning Sprints this summer. Based on interest and [...]
The Spelling Battle with Teens
When to pick and choose the spelling battle with teens The spelling struggle is real! I often find myself cringing as I read my kids’ writing -filled with misspellings, grammatical mistakes and frantic correction of [...]