Learning Through Exploration Outside Of The Classroom Walls

Kendra Etter and Nicole Huguenin, Project Based Learning and Curriculum Specialist; Director of Arts Integration and Play

If you had 25 hours in a day how would you use your time? 

Kendra: As a new mom to a one month old, I desperately wish I had an extra hour in the day. I would like to think I would use it for something productive, but most likely I would sleep. 

Nicole: I love playing board games with my adult kids and their significant others so I’d spend my extra hour playing Settlers of Catan, Yahtzee, or Kilter with them. 

What is your favorite TV show? 

Kendra: It is hard for me to pick just one. My two favorite shows are New Girl and Schitt’s Creek. I have seen both of these shows at least two times and still manage to laugh hysterically every time I watch. 

Nicole: Any DIY or home makeover show is entertaining to me. I also like watching The Rookie and Criminal Minds. 

The “Why” behind our Making Magic 

There tends to be a notion that all learning takes place within the walls of a classroom. Many people worry about a learning loss during school breaks. With summer just around the corner, we think it is important to remind families and educators that so much learning happens through observation and experiences of the world around us. We also know that inquiry-based learning outside of the classroom is an extremely impactful and important pillar in Project-Based Learning.