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

  • Landscape Art & Henri Rousseau Lesson for Early Elementary

    Jun 20, 2019 Landscape & Henri Rousseau Lesson for Early Elementary This is the 6th lesson in a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten and 1st grade. This lesson focuses on landscapes and uses a water resist technique. I used this plan while teaching a weekly 45 minute art class for children…

  • Abstract Art & Wassily Kandinsky Lesson for Early Elementary

    Jun 20, 2019 Abstract Art Lesson for Early Elementary This is the 5th lesson in a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten and 1st grade. This lesson focuses on abstract art. I used this plan while teaching a weekly 45 minute art class for children in Kindergarten and 1st grade. Each lesson…

  • Warm and Cool Colors Elementary Art Lesson

    Jun 20, 2019 Warm Colors and Cool Colors Art Lesson for Early Elementary This is the 3rd lesson in a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade. This lesson focuses on warm colors and cool colors. I used this plan while teaching a weekly 45 minute art class for…

  • Elementary Art Self-Portrait Lesson for First Day

    Jun 20, 2019 Self-Portrait Lesson for Kindergarten, 1st grade, & 2nd grade elementary children for the first day of art class This is the 1st lesson in a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade. This lesson focuses on self-portraits. I used this plan while teaching a weekly 45…

  • Primary and Secondary Colors Elementary Art Lesson

    Jun 20, 2019 Primary Colors and Secondary Colors Art Lesson for Early Elementary This is the 2nd lesson in a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade. This lesson focuses on primary colors and secondary colors. I used this plan while teaching a weekly 45 minute art class for…

  • Still Life & Paul Cezanne Art Lesson for Early Elementary

    Jun 20, 2019 Still Life & Paul Cezanne Art Lesson for Early Elementary This is the 8th lesson in a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten and 1st grade. This lesson focuses on still life paintings inspired by Paul Cezanne. I used this plan while teaching a weekly 45 minute art class…

  • March Spring Art Lessons

    Jun 20, 2019 Spring Art Lessons for kindergarten and 1st grade: Butterfly paintings, bean mosaics, & glued quilt flower designs This is part of a series of 30 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten and 1st grade. This covers the art lessons we completed in March. I used this plan while teaching a weekly 45…

  • April Spring Art Lessons

    Jun 20, 2019 Early Elementary Art Lessons: Craft Stick Treasure Boxes, April Showers Bring May Flowers Umbrellas, & Shaving Cream Marbling This is part of a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten and 1st grade. This covers the art lessons we completed in April. I used this plan while teaching a weekly…

  • End of Year Biology Review & Class Party

    May 18, 2019 Semester Review & End of Year Party for Middle School Biology This is the 32nd lesson in a series of 32 hands-on Christian lessons covering middle school biology. This lesson focuses on a semester review game and end of the year party. I used this plan while teaching a 55 minute…

  • Beneficial Insects Lesson for Middle School Biology

    May 18, 2019 Entomology Guest Speaker: Beneficial Insects Lesson for Middle School Biology This is the 25th lesson in a series of 32 hands-on lessons covering middle school biology from a Christian perspective. This lesson focuses on beneficial insects! I used this plan while teaching a 55 minute middle school biology class. Each lesson…