Shannon Gunter

Hi! I’m Shannon! I was an 8th Grade American History teacher. I am currently a freelance writer, public speaker, tutor, and homeschooling mama of 10. I love finding activities that appeal to kinesthetic learners, storybooks that teach something in an engaging manner (“living books”), and anything that is both edible and educational. I am a Christian and am looking forward to the return of Christ.

Explore My Articles

  • How to Plan a Unit Study

    Dec 13, 2016 Planning Konos Units Welcome to the exciting world of planning unit studies! I think it’s the best way to teach children in order for them to retain what they’ve learned — and have lots of fun while doing it! I do remember how overwhelming it is when you first start. I’ve…

  • Best Children’s Books, Videos, and Free Worksheets on New Mexico

    December 14, 2016White Sands National Monument | Source Ready for great YouTube video clips, children’s books, and free worksheets and lapbooks for teaching and/or learning about New Mexico? Here you will find my favorite picks we used while studying the individual fifty states of America. Whether you’re planning a trip to New Mexico, learning…

  • Great Lakes States Lesson

    Dec 13, 2016 Photo Credit: http://notjustcute.com/2009/11/24/the-story-of-milk-making-butter-with-preschoolers/ This is part 3 of a 9 part hands-on unit study on the 50 States. Make and eat ice cream, construct Lego’s cars on an assembly line, dig the Erie Canal and sail boats down the water, assemble Harley Davidson motorcycles out of cheese, and more! My lessons…

  • Why is Wisconsin So Amazing

    Dec 12, 2016 Image credit: http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/cheese-facts1.htm Are you looking for fun worksheets and lapbook pages, children’s books, and YouTube video clips for teaching and/or learning about Wisconsin? Whether you’re a school teacher, homeschooling parent, involved parent, librarian, lifelong learner, or a student searching for ideas and books on Wisconsin, look no further! This is…

  • What Makes Virginia Amazing

    Dec 10, 2016 Colonial Williamsburg Harvey Barrison from Massapequa, NY Are you looking for fun worksheets and lapbook pages, children’s books, and YouTube video clips for teaching and/or learning about Virginia? Whether you’re a school teacher, homeschooling parent, involved parent, librarian, lifelong learner, or a student searching for ideas and books on Virginia, look…

  • Why is Georgia so amazing

    Dec 10, 2016 Image credit: http://www.eatlikenoone.com/history-of-peaches-in-georgia.htm Are you looking for fun worksheets and lapbook pages, children’s books, and YouTube video clips for teaching and/or learning about Georgia? Whether you’re a school teacher, homeschooling parent, involved parent, librarian, lifelong learner, or a student searching for ideas and books on Georgia, look no further! This is…

  • Why is Montana so amazing

    Dec 10, 2016 Image credit: http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/100-days-in-montanas-glacier Are you looking for fun worksheets and lapbook pages, children’s books, and YouTube video clips for teaching and/or learning about Montana? Whether you’re a school teacher, homeschooling parent, involved parent, librarian, lifelong learner, or a student searching for ideas and books on Montana, look no further! This is…

  • What is so amazing about Connecticut

    Dec 10, 2016 Image credit: http://www.travelmeredith.com/travelguides/mystic-connecticut_1.html Are you looking for fun worksheets and lapbook pages, children’s books, and YouTube video clips for teaching and/or learning about Connecticut? Whether you’re a school teacher, homeschooling parent, involved parent, librarian, lifelong learner, or a student searching for ideas and books on Connecticut, look no further! This is…

  • Visit Minnesota Now Minnesota for Travelers and Teachers

    Dec 10, 2016 Image credit: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photos/best-pod-september-2010/ Are you looking for fun worksheets and lapbook pages, children’s books, and YouTube video clips for teaching and/or learning about Minnesota? Whether you’re a school teacher, homeschooling parent, involved parent, librarian, lifelong learner, or a student searching for ideas and books on Iowa, look no further! This is…

  • Why is Arkansas Amazing

    December 10, 2016Hot Springs National Park | Source Are you looking for fun worksheets and lapbook pages, children’s books, and YouTube video clips for teaching and/or learning about Arkansas? Whether you’re a school teacher, homeschooling parent, involved parent, librarian, lifelong learner, or a student searching for ideas and books on Arkansas, look no further!…