Free Lesson: Harry Potter Unit Study

Nearly every child who has read J.K. Rowling's books or seen Warner Bros. Harry Potter movies is enthralled with the world of Harry Potter. Homeschoolers, teachers, and parents can use their child's enthusiasm to help make learning fun. I have created a unit study based on the Harry Potter series that includes study in math, English, science, and history. Your children will enjoy going to school at Hogwarts! Read More...

Free Lesson: Newton's 3 Laws of Motion

Learning and understanding Newton's Laws of Motion can be fun! I thought I would share with you how I taught my students these important science facts. The goals of this lesson plan are that students will be able to recite Newton's Three Laws of Motion, they will be able to demonstrate understanding of each law, and will be able to conceptualize the reasons the laws are important. Read More...

American Revolution Free Lesson Plan

The American Revolutionary War was a pivotal time in U.S. history as the result of that war defined the nation. This lesson plan is geared for elementary students in grade 3 to grade 6 and can be modified as needed to reach slower students and motivate academically gifted students. Read More...

Free Lesson: Essay Writing for Dummies

When I was in the 6^th grade my teacher taught us how to write an essay. The method he taught us was simple, yet it carried me through high school and college classes. Here I will explain the technique so you too can write an essay with confidence.

This essay method was taught to be used for either a 3 paragraph essay or a 5 paragraph essay. Read More...