Turning Themes into Projects
This NEW workshop will be offered virtually this summer!
All times below are Central Time
July 27 6-8pm
July 29 9-11 am
July 31 9-11 am
Registration will open June 15.
Workshop Description
This workshop explores how familiar themes in early childhood classrooms can be developed into Project Based Learning (PBL) experiences. Participants will examine key distinctions between thematic units and PBL, with a focus on how learning shifts when it is organized around children’s questions, sustained inquiry, and authentic connections beyond the classroom. Using current classroom themes as a starting point, educators will analyze opportunities to deepen learning and begin adapting their work into developmentally appropriate, inquiry-driven projects. The session emphasizes practical strategies and incremental shifts that support the integration of academic content and social and emotional learning within meaningful PBL experiences.
Participant Outcomes
Develop a foundational understanding of Project Based Learning and how it differs from thematic units
Examine common themes or topics and identify the shifts needed to move toward PBL
Begin adapting a familiar theme or topic into a developmentally appropriate project and identify next steps for implementation
What You Can Expect…
Before…
Pre-Workshop meeting with your facilitator to learn more about your needs, the participants, workshop timing and whether you want to hold your workshop virtually or in-person
Exclusive Routledge discount code for our EC PBL book,Implementing Project Based Learning in Early Childhood
Join our EC PBL Facebook Group
During…
Expert facilitation from one of the co-authors of our book
Content specific to young learners
Strategies, tools and resources.
Access to our ECPBL Project Planning Outline
After…
Certificate of Completion
On-going access to the ECPBL team
On-going support from the members of our Facebook Group
Access to our comprehensive ECPBL resource document