Project Based Learning (PBL)

Our student-centered projects are typically four to six weeks long and engage students by encouraging them to learn critical thinking and problem-solving skills throughout each step of the project. We carefully design these projects using the Colorado standards in relevant and timely projects that help our students learn more deeply and authentically. Each project contains seven essential Project Design Elements (Challenging Problem or Question, Sustained Inquiry, Authenticity, Student Voice & Choice, Reflection, Critique & Revision, Public Product).

​Why Project Based Learning?

Until recently, the design of education was more than 100 years old and focused on the needs of the industrial revolution. Today, we have completely different needs as a society and economy. Today's communities need schools that build the capacity of students to think outside the box, collaborate, communicate, lead and engage – not just in the classroom but in real life situations. 

​Project Based Learning Resources

Our children need a way to learn that engages the heart, mind, and soul while preparing them for the world they live in.  Through Project Based Learning (PBL) your child will actively learn in authentic and tangible ways.  Our amazing teachers work hard to plan each unit in Kindergarten through Fifth grade to weave core content and standards into projects that students help to drive.

Other Resources

• Ken Robinson still has the best summary to the history of education and why a methodology like PBL is important.  You will see why our paradigm of education must shift!

• PBL Works offers training and guidance to educators but also provides information for families on PBL and its purpose and vision.