As a writer of nonfiction one of my biggest wishes is that the stories I tell encourage students to be curious and concerned with the world around them. 

Below are several ideas for how teachers can use my titles in the classroom. 

If you are a teacher and have developed materials based on one of my books, I would love to hear from you. I'd be delighted to add your ideas  to this list for other teachers to use!

Farmer George
​Plants a Nation

Farmer George can be used as a jumping off point for a discussion of the colonist’s problems and build up to the Revolution, a unit on seeds and soil, or inspiration to start a school-wide composting project. 

Thomas Jefferson grows a nation

.Complimentary lesson plans from Caulkins Creek Press

Additional Links

Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation - Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom 

Farmer George Plants a Nation - Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom