Big Projects for Little Learners: A Pbl Guide for the Home and Classroom

The complete guide to implement project-based learning in the home and classroom

Big Projects for Little Learners: A PBL Guide for the Home and Classroom is a comprehensive step-by-step guide that explores the transformative power of project-based learning (PBL), not just within the four walls of a classroom, but also in alternative learning spaces such as homeschooling or micro schools. The book is jam-packed full of real-world PBL examples and success stories, 52 complete project units you can immediately implement in your classroom setting, planning guides and resources, tips for implementation and facilitation, and guidance for assessing student learning throughout the unit and addressing common challenges and obstacles.

This book shows readers how to:

• Create a PBL unit to meet your state learning standards
• Design a driving question and connect it to the end product
• Make your home or classroom learning dynamic and engaging
• Develop ready-to-use resources to walk educators through the process
• Connect learning to the community and real-life scenarios

Big Projects for Little Learners: A PBL Guide for the Home and Classroom is a must-have resource for parents and educators seeking strategies to create a more engaging, student-centered, and future-ready educational experience.

Author: Mikaela Martinez
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 11/11/2025
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.90h x 7.20w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781394319022

About the Author

Mikaela Martinez is a certified teacher and licensed educator with more than 10 years' teaching experience. She has specialized certifications and additional training from world-leaders in Project-Based Learning. She is also the founder of Project Based Primary, which serves homeschoolers and educators.