A Simple, Low-Prep Way to Engage Your Students & Build Independence
Project Quest:
A Shortcut System for Project-Based Learning That Actually Works
Without curriculum overhauls, endless prep, or student confusion—so you can confidently use real-world projects to build student independence.
PBL improves long-term retention
and engagement
“Students in project-based classrooms significantly
outperformed those in traditional settings on standardized AP tests, and the
gains were especially large for students from lower-income backgrounds.” -Lucas
Education Research, “Project-Based Learning Improves Student Performance on AP Exams,” 2021
“Only 40% of U.S. high school graduates are adequately prepared for college and careers—especially in terms of critical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to work independently.” -Achieve.org, “Rising to the Challenge,” 2014
“More than 65% of teachers say they want more training in how
to help students take ownership of their learning through project-based
strategies, but feel overwhelmed by how to start.” -Education Week Research
Center, “Teachers and PBL Survey Results,” 2020
These numbers show why more
teachers are turning to structured, real-world project-based learning—and why
this training matters now more than ever.
Tell me if this
sounds familiar…
This is the mini-workshop for you if:
✔️ You teach a small group of students across multiple grade levels and feel
stretched trying to meet everyone’s needs.
✔️ You want to use hands-on, real-world projects—but you feel overwhelmed
every time you try to plan one.
✔️ Your students constantly ask, “What do I do next?” and you feel like you're
doing most of the thinking for them.
✔️ You’ve tried project-based learning before… but it felt messy, unstructured, or
fell flat.
✔️ You’re craving a simple, flexible approach to project-based learning that actually
builds student independence—without requiring expensive materials or
rewriting your whole curriculum.
💡 You’re in the right place if you want to stop winging it and finally feel confident about
using project-based learning that works in real classrooms, homeschools, and
microschools.
Mini-Workshop
Objectives
During this free mini-workshop, you’ll learn…
🟨 Why your first project should
be small enough to fit on a sticky note
(Most teachers start too big—and burn out fast.)
🚫 Why “more freedom” is making
your students less independent
(And what to do instead that actually works—especially with kids who struggle.)
💥 How to launch powerful real-world projects without tech, expensive materials, or rewriting your whole curriculum
(The trick is knowing which 5 project types actually work.)
By the end, you’ll have a no-fluff roadmap, a printable planning tool, and your next project ready to go—without chaos, confusion, or hours of prep.
Subheading
Ready to Make Project-Based Learning Finally Work for You?
Join the free workshop now—space is limited!
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Hi, I'm Shari
I'm the founder of Quest Schooling, educator, secular homeschool parent of three, and former academic with 20+ years of experience helping students learn by doing.
For the past 16 years, I’ve homeschooled my own kids (now thriving young adults!) using real-world, project-based learning to build independence, confidence, and meaningful
academic growth. I now coach both homeschool parents and teachers to use low-prep, high-impact projects that engage kids—without burning out.
I’ve shared my work with homeschool
communities, microschools, and networks like the VELA Education Fund, at the SHAPE Homeschool Conference, and in my e-book A Beginner’s Guide to Project-Based Learning.
I created this workshop to help educators like you ditch the overwhelm and get started with PBL the simple, smart way—because once you get the right structure, everything changes.
Learning through Projects
If you love what you
learn in this free training…
I’ll show you how to take the next
step with my full 90-minute PD course: Project Quest: A Shortcut System for Project-Based Learning That Actually Works—a deeper dive designed to help you implement project based learning in any classroom, homeschool, or microschool with clarity and confidence.
You’ll leave with a step-by-step process, project templates, and the tools to finally make PBL sustainable, even if you're teaching multiple grade levels at once.
“This was the first time I actually
understood how to structure a real-world project. I feel like I finally know how to start—and my students are more engaged than ever.” — Alyssa M., Microschool Teacher
What You’ll Get...
✅ The No-Fluff Formula to
Start PBL: Join this self-paced 40 minute workshop to learn 3 powerful secrets that help you use real-world projects to build student independence—without the chaos.
✅ Watch Anytime Access: Get lifetime access to the mini-workshop recording so you can revisit the secrets and strategies whenever you need a boost.
✅ Project Snapshot Planner: A printable 1-page template to help you design a simple,
meaningful project in 10 minutes or less.
✅ PBL Project Type Quick Guide: A reference sheet that breaks down 5 go-to project structures you can use with any grade or subject.
Let’s Be Honest…
You can keep spending hours planning from scratch, trying to juggle multiple levels, and wondering why your students still can’t work on their own.
Or—you can register for this free mini-workshop and walk away with a clear, simple way to make project-based learning work without burning out.
You just need a structure that works. And a little support to get started.
👇 Register now
—it’s free, and it might just change everything.
Success StorySadie’s Journey
One of my students, Sadie, had been labeled with numerous
learning disabilities in traditional school. Her mom had tried homeschooling when she was a young teen, but Sadie still struggled. She faced tremendous challenges and had zero confidence or enthusiasm. When I started working with her, she was 15, disengaged, disheartened, and didn’t care.
I initially struggled to find a way to connect with Sadie until I chose to discard conventional expectations. I focused on helping Sadie become an active learner using project-based learning and a personalized, self-paced approach. She started building confidence, learning problem-solving strategies, and even set goals for herself. Together, we created a roadmap tailored to her strengths, and over time, she achieved milestones that once seemed unreachable, including earning a job certification before turning eighteen.
Sadie’s journey taught me the power of meeting each learner where they are—a philosophy I bring to every coaching session.
Get the Support You Need with Simple, Common Sense Strategies.Skip the Overwhelm and Jumpstart Your Students' Love of Learning Today!