Nancy MikhailMar 16, 20225 min readCathy Duffy Build-A-Project ReviewWhen I first reached out to Ms. Duffy, I'm not going to lie, at first glance of my projects she said she couldn't review them. She...
Nancy MikhailDec 16, 20211 min readAll About Project-Based Learning I was recently interviewed on the Homeschool Sanity Show with Dr. Melanie Wilson. After listening to this podcast: you will know much...
Nancy MikhailMay 21, 20211 min read3D Marshmallow StructuresThis week we are learning about 3D shapes and my kids enjoyed making structures out of toothpicks and marshmallows (and eating the...
Nancy MikhailFeb 11, 20212 min readHow to Design A Learning ProjectCreating a project takes a lot of time and effort, but it can be done! Here are the steps that to take when starting to create a project:...
Nancy MikhailNov 13, 20201 min readAvoid the Holiday Burnout While Teaching!Now that the holidays are rolling in, it's easier to lose focus on school work and staying organized. It's tempting to cozy up on the...
Nancy MikhailOct 6, 20202 min readWhy I Don’t Believe in Spelling ListsWhen I was a teacher, I never gave spelling lists. The idea of making my students write words several times in a row and complete busy...
Nancy MikhailSep 17, 20202 min readWhat 6th Graders Need to Know: Ages 11-13Sixth grade is a pivotal year in that the content, workload and expectations become greater. Students are becoming more independent,...
Nancy MikhailJun 3, 20201 min read🎹CLASSICAL MUSIC🎼Do you play music while your students work? Studies show that playing classical music while doing work can improve math scores (Onsia,...
Nancy MikhailApr 23, 20203 min readGaining Real-World ExperiencesStudents can gain real-world experience in their every day learning through project-based learning. Find out how!
Nancy MikhailApr 22, 20202 min readTeaching With ProjectsWritten by Nancy Mikhail Projects are a great way to help students learn and most importantly, retain information. Typically, projects...