Welcome to my site!

Welcome to my hands-on learning website! I'm Susan Evans. On this site you will find articles and pictures that will give you ideas for teaching children using a unit study approach. Science, history, geography, literature, art, Bible, early childhood, and birthday ideas are included. Several articles describe Charlotte Mason's books – she also believed in hands-on learning, saying that “education is the science of relations.” When many subject areas relate to one theme, the retention is always higher. I'm also pleased to have some articles showing hands-on faith under the heading “Faith Made Real.” Hopefully these will encourage you in your walk with God.

How is my teaching different than anyone else? First off, my classes are very animated, and I often wear costumes, yes, even when I teach writing! I try to make everything come alive! You will notice that my articles pack in a lot of ideas, because I know how precious your time is. After homeschooling for 10 years (and being a classroom teacher for 7), I have only included the very best of everything I have ever done.

This website is primarily for homeschooling mothers, a refreshing place to get fueled up to do fun activities with your children, so that learning is not drudgery. Bonding with your children is a sweet by-product of the hands-on learning method.

Well, go ahead and dig in! You may want to start with my free hands-on learning articles. Choose whatever topic interests you. Be sure to sign up for a free hands-on learning e-book at the top of this page. By signing up, you will get a monthly update, and I sometimes give away audios (that normally cost money) or e-books to the people who enjoy hands-on learning. By the end of December 2010, I will have 75 articles on this website for you to enjoy! If you need more than that, come look on my blog and get to know me!