Product Design 

Passion projects for our business by 4th and 5th student designers.

Why I Love Projects

Inquiry projects cultivate student strengths. Students collaborate, leveraging individual strengths to bridge knowledge gaps and complete tasks collaboratively. This facilitates personalized learning – teachers can connect with students individually, promote their strengths, and encourage critical thinking ("forward-thinking"). Students who need additional support feel valued, while those ready for deeper exploration are challenged. While inquiry and project-based learning are distinct approaches, they share a focus on active learning and fostering a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Equipping students for the future. 

Problem-solving is crucial in everyday life. My passion lies in empowering children with the self-confidence to participate fearlessly in learning. As educators, we can model the value of sharing knowledge and leveraging individual strengths. By fostering authentic thought, we prepare students to contribute to a brighter future. 

Building a community of educators. This website is inspired by the reality that lesson development rarely follows a simple instruction manual. Just like assembling furniture, it requires creativity and adaptation. My goal is to contribute to solutions by sharing ideas and fostering collaboration among educators. This website aims to be a springboard for innovation and inspire fellow educators to set minds in motion. 

Castings Project   Palmquist Elementary Garden Worm Farm

Pickles

Students tested the soil growth against Home Depot potting soil and determined the seedlings grew better in castings!

Infographics of the Life Cycle of a Red Worm

Cafeteria Treat

"C" is for Cucumber

Our worm farm produced the fresh castings that made it all possible.


Special thanks to Miss Mary, Our Nutrition Services Lead 

Problem Solving & Measurement

The Buddy Bench

A School Service Project: A special thanks to Mrs. Dawn Tesluk for donating the bench.

The Build

Artwork Contest

Fifth Grade Fundraiser

Student Product Assembly and Promotion to fund  Fifth Grade Camp 2018 & 2019

Forces & Motion Exploration

Student-initiated in response to Hot Wheels Speedometry Lab & Tech Deck

Collaborative Scaling Project 

Inspired by Wild Robot