It’s November, the children are getting to be a bit more
independent and understand the routines and are now familiar with their school
environment. So now it’s time for the
first PBL in Kinder! I certainly am no
expert and like most teachers know – you modify steps to fit your class and
make changes. PBL is still a new concept
for me – but I’m currently taking a class to learn more about it – and I’m
convinced this is the way to go with our kinder kids. I’m here to share a bit about my experiences with you. A PBL starts with a
problem or an inquiry where the children take ownership in the solving of the
problem. This is where you modify a bit
for kinders. The Key components of a PBL are: a key
question, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, sharing, and
integrating technology. One critical
factor to point out when you start out is – you don’t have to cover all
of them! Think small and easy. The key thing is to get the students excited
about learning!
Check this PBL on Native Americans!
Voki: We introduced the unit with a voki to engage them and
get them focused. (click here for Voki instructions)
Tagxedo would add to your
PBL. You can use it as a WKL
activity. For kinder, I use it as a word
splash culminating activity. Click here for a tutorial.
Native American Books:
The Making of a PBL:
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Tech4Learning Pixies:
Final Project!
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