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August 19, 2025

From Intuition to Innovation: Doreen Gehry Nelson and the Origins of Design-Based Learning

Explore the origins of Doreen Gehry Nelson’s hands-on, cross-curricular teaching method that empowers K-12 classrooms through Design-Based Learning.

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From Intuition to Innovation: Doreen Gehry Nelson and the Origins of Design-Based Learning
Fall Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt
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Fall Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt

Activity • PRE-K, Grades K-3
Fall Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt

Twinkl USA
Monster Fun with the Five Senses lesson plan
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Monster Fun with the Five Senses lesson plan

Handout, Worksheet • PRE-K, Grades K-1
Monster Fun with the Five Senses lesson plan

kenbaker
Pirate Activities for K-2nd Grade
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Pirate Activities for K-2nd Grade

Activity, Handout • Grades K-2
Pirate Activities for K-2nd Grade

Twinkl USA
Design a Mars Base
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Design a Mars Base

Lesson Plan, Presentation • Grades 3-5
Design a Mars Base

Annabel Lee
Design Thinking - A Project-Based Learning Approach
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Design Thinking - A Project-Based Learning Approach

Project Based Learning • Grades 3-12
Design Thinking - A Project-Based Learning Approach

Mind My Education
NASA eClips: Secondary Design Packet
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NASA eClips: Secondary Design Packet

Project Based Learning • Grades 6-12, Professional Development
NASA eClips: Secondary Design Packet

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All About Colors Activity Booklet for PreK-K

Activity • PreK, Kindergarten
All About Colors Activity Booklet for PreK-K

Twinkl USA
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Thanksgiving Activities for PK-K

Activity, Worksheet • PreK, Kindergarten
Thanksgiving Activities for PK-K

Twinkl USA
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20 Count Clip Art PNG Sampler | Teachers and Sellers for Middle and High School

Media • All levels
20 Count Clip Art PNG Sampler | Teachers and Sellers for Middle and High School

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Back to School Reads from Penguin Young Readers

Article • PreK, Grades K-7, Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel
Back to School Reads from Penguin Young Readers

Penguin Young Readers School & Library

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Back to School Rainbow Fun Activities for PK-K

Activity, Worksheet • PreK, Kindergarten
Back to School Rainbow Fun Activities for PK-K

Twinkl USA
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Halloween Busy Book for Early Childhood

Activity • PreK
Halloween Busy Book for Early Childhood

Twinkl USA
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Fall Toddler Busy Book

Activity • PreK
Fall Toddler Busy Book

Twinkl USA
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August 2025 Back to School Icebreakers Calendar

Article • PreK, Grades K-12
August 2025 Back to School Icebreakers Calendar

Twinkl USA
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August Kick Starter Activities

Activity, Handout • PreK, Grades K-1
August Kick Starter Activities

Twinkl USA
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Back to School Activities for PK-K

Activity, Handout, Worksheet • PreK, Kindergarten
Back to School Activities for PK-K

Twinkl USA

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