Project Based Learning

How does PBL work?

Project Based Learning, by definition, is an in-depth investigation of a real world topic worthy of a student's attention and effort. The key feature of a project is that it is a research effort deliberately focused on finding answers to questions about a topic posed either by the children, the teacher, or the teacher working with the children, research is the focus. PBL builds on natural curiosity, enabling children to interact, question, connect, problem solve, communicate, reflect, and more.

Helping Your Child Thrive Through Project-Based Learning

As a parent or guardian, you want your child to grow into a confident, capable, and curious learner—someone who’s ready to take on the world. That’s exactly what Project-Based Learning (PBL) helps nurture.

What Is Project-Based Learning?

Project-Based Learning is a hands-on, child-centered approach to education where learning happens through meaningful projects. Instead of simply memorizing facts, children explore real-world topics, ask questions, and work together to find solutions. It’s learning that feels like play—but with powerful results.

Why It Matters for Your Child

1. Real-World Skills Start Early
PBL helps children build essential life skills from a young age. As they work on projects, they learn how to:

Think critically and solve problems
Communicate and collaborate with others
Take initiative and follow through

These are the same skills they’ll need in school, in relationships, and eventually in the workplace.

Learning That Sparks Curiosity

Children are naturally curious. PBL taps into that curiosity by encouraging them to ask questions, explore ideas, and make discoveries. It’s not just about keeping them interested—it’s about keeping their minds actively engaged.

Confidence Through Independence

In PBL, children have a voice in their learning. They make choices, share ideas, and see the impact of their efforts. This builds confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning.

More Than Just a School Project

Traditional school projects often come at the end of a lesson. PBL is the lesson. It’s not about following instructions—it’s about exploring, experimenting, and learning through doing. And it all happens with the support and guidance of caring teachers.

What This Means for You

When your child is engaged in Project-Based Learning, you’ll notice the difference. They’ll come home excited to share what they’re working on. They’ll ask more questions. They’ll start seeing connections between what they learn in school and the world around them.

Most importantly, they’ll be developing the skills and mindset they need to succeed—not just in school, but in life.

Preschool

There are many benefits to the academic preschool curriculum, as its name implies. It is a precursor to grade school, meaning that academic preschool programs will focus on the introductory skills a child will need when entering kindergarten. This can greatly benefit them in the long run, as it has been proven that children who do not receive a good preschool education have a tougher time reaching success

down the road.

Preschool teachers are required to have college credits in early childhood education.

Little Investigators Preschool is a licensed

preschool in the state of California.

Daycare

While some daycare centers do provide some sort of education, they mostly just act as a safe environment in which parents can drop their children off when they are busy with work or other responsibilities. Daycare centers allow children to socialize with others without parents having to rely on a nanny. They do not, however, provide children with the necessary academic building blocks for success.

Both preschools and daycares are licensed by the state.

The state requires rigorous and thorough background checks to ensure the safety of children in both types of childcare programs.