Learning About Places

What is Project-Based Learning (PBL)?

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a hands-on way for children to explore real-world questions or problems over time. Instead of just memorizing facts, children investigate, create, and share what they learn. In our preschool geography unit, PBL helps children:

  • Investigate their surroundings and community.

  • Collaborate with friends and adults.

  • Create projects to show their learning.

  • Reflect on their discoveries.

Benefits for preschoolers: PBL builds critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and creativity, while helping children understand their community and the world in meaningful ways.

Our Theme: “My Neighborhood, Our World”

 

  • Begin with your home, school, and neighborhood, then expand to the city, state, and world.

  • Questions we explore:

    • What places do I visit each week?

    • How do I get from home to school?

    • Who helps our community?

    • Where is our class in the world?

 

 

Project Ideas

Your child will choose a small project about a place that’s special to them. Projects might be:

  • A simple map showing the way to school

  • A drawing of their favorite park or store

  • A shoebox model (like the library or playground)

  • A photo collage of places they visit

Children will get time at school to create and practice sharing. Families can help at home if they’d like.

Choosing a Project

 

  • Pick something your child likes and can do in a small, manageable way.

  • Projects can be done alone or with a friend.

  • You can use familiar materials from home or school.

  • Family participation is optional and flexible.


 

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