Project-Based Learning in the Homeschool

Homeschool Project-Based Learning Made Simple

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Projects sound like a great addition to your homeschool, but how do you actually get started?

You may be wondering what project-based learning looks like. How do you choose a worthwhile project? How much time will it take? Where could it fit into the curriculum you already use?

You may also wonder whether projects lead to real learning or simply create a big mess and one more thing for you to manage.

Why Use Project-Based Learning?

Well-planned projects do lead to real learning. Instead of simply repeating facts from a textbook, your homeschooler must make choices and gather information. They must also solve problems, organize ideas, and create something that shows real understanding.

This type of learning can help information stick. It also builds confidence and independence over time.

In this practical masterclass, homeschool mom and educator Cindy West, M.Ed., shows you how project-based learning can work with different ages, subjects, schedules, and homeschool styles.

Using plenty of real projects from elementary through high school, Cindy will help you choose projects that fit your homeschooler and the time you have available.

You Will Learn:

• what project-based learning is and how it differs from ordinary assignments
• what makes a project worth the time and effort
• how to choose appropriate projects as your homeschooler grows
• how much direction to give without taking over
• where projects can fit into the curriculum you already use
• how to give clear expectations and grade finished work simply
• how to plan a project week with several choices
• how to encourage interest-based and research-based learning
• how to use projects occasionally or make them a larger part of your homeschool
• dozens of project possibilities, including models, experiments, skits, speeches, videos, newspapers, service projects, and more

You do not need to change your entire homeschool or plan an elaborate project for every subject.

A project can take the place of a test or wrap up a history chapter. You might assign one after reading a book or at the end of a unit study. A project can also give your homeschooler the freedom to investigate a personal interest.

Cindy will show you how expectations can grow over time. You can gradually offer more choice, responsibility, and independence without losing sight of your expectations.

Your Purchase Includes:

• One hour of practical teaching
• An additional 40 minutes of questions and answers
• Instant access to the video replay
• Unlimited replays so you can return to the class whenever needed

If you like the idea of project-based learning but don’t know how to make it work, this masterclass gives you a practical place to begin.