Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade & More !
November is here and I am so excited for one of my favorite events of the year… The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! I love Thanksgiving! There is something special about this day focused on family, traditions, fun, and thankfulness. A big part of my family’s tradition is to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. There […]
I’m Still Here
“Good times and bum times, I’ve seen them all and, dear, I’m still here.” (I’m Still Here by Stephen Sondheim) Hello, January. Whether I like it or not, another year has rolled in and mixed feelings of reflection, anxiety, and a bit of optimism are fighting for my attention. I have no resolutions, vision board, […]
Perfect Time for A Book Study
Whether you are looking for the perfect book to read with your favorite colleagues, or doing your own deep dive into Project Based Learning…. Project Based Learning Anywhere is here for you! Recently I have been asked by lots of teachers and administrators if I had a Book Study Guide to go along with my […]
Ms. Frizzle Wannabe
I was honored to be a guest writer for Dave Burgess Consulting’s blog recently. I hope this walk down memory lane reflecting on my favorite, Ms. Frizzle, brightens your day! Ms. Frizzle Wannabe I am that person. I always wanted to be a teacher. My childhood memories are centered around playing school. I would line […]
Sunday Seven
Last week I was honored to be the guest contributor for the Sunday Seven newsletter by Dave Burgess Consulting Books Inc. I had a great time thinking about seven things that I am really excited about right now. Hope you will enjoy my Top 7! Lori’s Sunday Seven: January 24, 2021 1. Creativity Boost I […]
My PBL Life
Life is about projects! Whether we are planning a vacation, creating a budget, renovating the kitchen, or organizing closets… we are constantly moving from one project to the next. Often, we are juggling many projects at once. As you know, I love Project Based Learning. I have found it to be an effective way to […]
PBL Must Haves
Why is PBL the hot ticket right now? We see Project Based Learning all over social media. Everyone seems to be throwing the term around like confetti, and schools are reorganizing to become PBL-focused institutions. Part of the discussion is over the vision of what it looks like, because PBL means different things depending on […]
Book Birthday!
SURPRISE! Today is my Book Birthday and I couldn’t be more excited! Let me introduce you to Project-Based Learning Anywhere! I have been so fortunate to work with the amazing folks at Dave Burgess Consulting Inc. to bring my teacher friendly guidebook to all things PBL to you. What an incredible adventure! Whether you are […]
Bitmoji Rooms & More!
Looking for a little help setting up a Bitmoji Virtual Classroom? Are you curious about how to bring the fun of an escape room into your virtual instruction? Check out my FREE step-by-step guide to help you create your very own engaging virtual experiences using Bitmoji classrooms and Digital Escape Rooms! Seesaw, Flipgrid, and Nearpod […]
Sending Love to Australia
The devastating brushfires in Australia are constantly on my mind these days. I have been so fortunate to collaborate and develop friendships with incredible educators in Australia. In January, 2018 I traveled to Adelaide, Australia to visit and meet with my colleagues. It was a trip I will remember for a lifetime! Thank you, Makers […]
