Field trips are the final step in every project-based learning (PBL) unit we complete in our homeschool. They allow my children to take everything they’ve researched, discussed, created, and explored and connect it to the real world. Instead of simply reading about a topic, they have the opportunity to experience it firsthand. Why Field Trips…
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Planning Hands-On activities for project Based Learning
One of the best parts of Project-Based Learning (PBL) is the opportunity for children to truly experience what they are learning through hands-on activities. Instead of simply reading about a topic, children are able to create, explore, build, investigate, and share their knowledge in meaningful ways. However, when it comes time to plan a PBL…
How to use a Flipbook When you homeschool Various ages
One of our favorite ways to organize research during Project Based Learning is with flipbooks. They’re a simple and engaging way for children to record what they’ve learned, and they always seem to enjoy using them. I currently homeschool a pre-kindergartener and a first grader, and although they’re at very different stages of development, they…
How Children Practice Reading Through Pictures
Read the Pictures Have you ever heard your child say, “I can’t read this. I don’t know how to read the words!” If so, you’re not alone—and there is a simple, powerful way to support them right now.It’s okay if your child isn’t reading words yet. Every child develops reading skills at their own pace….