Build children's proficiency with oral and written communication, promote social and emotional learning (SEL), and allow students to work toward standards while developing critical skills they'll need in later grades. This practical and unique resource presents classroom-tested projects, called "openings," in core curricular areas. Students research topics and present what they have learned to their peers with this kids-teaching-kids approach to differentiated, project-based learning. Includes a CD-ROM of the book's reproducible forms.