Unearthed Learning Roots

Welcome to Unearthed Learning Roots! We offer resources for teachers and homeschool families that are engaging, accessible, and easy to use. Our mission is to help build confident learners who truly enjoy learning. My love for teaching started long before I ever had a classroom. I remember tutoring my mom's 2nd graders when I was in 4th or 5th grade. Throughout high school and college I worked as a peer tutor. After graduating from Eastern Kentucky University with a BA in Spanish, I substitute taught for a year before going on to teach public school P-12 English Language Learners from 2015–2021. I earned my MAT in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2017 which led to the honor of teaching pre-service teachers in Mexico through the U.S. State Department's English Language Virtual Educator Program in 2021-2022. Since 2022, I've been homeschooling my own elementary-aged children, which keeps me grounded in what families and learners actually need. This lifelong journey is what drives me to create resources that are truly engaging and accessible for every kind of learner.

At the heart of my teaching style is the core belief that all humans learn best when they enjoy learning. In order to help our students learn, it’s our job to uncover the root of what motivates them; without motivation, learning is minimal. Kids, just like me and you, want to learn more about things they care about. As educators, we must dig up what kids love to learn about and incorporate the things they love into their learning experiences to help them become more motivated to learn, sparking a lifelong love of learning. That's exactly what my resources are designed to do. By blending thematic and interest-led learning with hands-on activities, every resource is built to meet learners where they are. And because your time matters, everything is low-prep and ready to use so you can spend less time preparing and more time doing what you do best: teaching. Because at the end of the day, we all have one simple goal: uncover what they love to build the roots they need.

After years of watching my ELL students find their voices and grow into confident learners, I thought I knew a thing or two about unlocking a student’s potential. However, one of my most challenging experiences came from my own home. My son was a reluctant, struggling reader and watching him fight through something that felt so hard was tough as a mom and a teacher. We worked with an Orton-Gillingham tutor to build a foundation, but he was still behind his peers in reading. After two years (I’m not even counting the ones where I read to him) of digging through books and pulling out all of the tricks I knew to find a book he’d truly love, I finally found the one. Luckily it was a large series of books and he read one after the other faster than I could blink. That’s when I truly started seeing improvements in his reading: decoding, comprehension, and love of learning. The day he excitedly asked me to go to the library to get a new book, I cried. It was a living reminder that every child has a spark. Sometimes you just have to do a little digging to find it.

B.A. Spanish M.A.T. English as a Second Language

When I'm not creating resources or homeschooling my kids, I run Bohannon Virtual Solutions, where I provide online business management to coaches and online service providers. Running a business while homeschooling has given me a firsthand appreciation for resources that are thorough, but ready to go. New products, updated designs, and more are on the way so follow my store so you don't miss a single thing! Want fresh ideas for making learning fun delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for the Unearthed Learning Roots newsletter! A few times a month I share tips for engaging kids in unique and meaningful ways, plus subscribers get first access to new resources and subscriber-only discounts. Subscribe here: https://unearthedlearningroots.com/subscribe Join our growing community of educators by following our store! Our followers receive email notifications of new resources and special notes, along with quick access to discounts. Click the follow button now to stay informed and save on top-quality educational materials! Have a question, a suggestion, or need help with a resource? I’m just an email away! Send me an email at info@unearthedlearningroots.com. I typically reply within 72 hours. I love getting emails from customers and connecting with new people! Q: What types of resources do you offer? A: I offer low prep learning resources, worksheets, and activities designed for homeschool families and ELL teachers. My current resources focus on early elementary and middle grades learners and are created to be engaging and fun for kids. Q: How can I access my purchased resources? A: After purchase, you can download your resources from the "My Purchases" section of your TPT account. If you encounter any issues, please email me at info@unearthedlearningroots.com. Q: Can I get a preview of your resources? A: Yes! Most of my resources include a preview file that you can view before purchasing. Look for the "Preview" button on the product page. Q: Are your resources editable? A: No. At this time I do not offer editable resources. Q: Can I use your resources for multiple classes? A: If you are the one teaching the classes, yes, you can use them. You CANNOT share my resources with others, even if they are teaching the same class. They are required to purchase their own license by buying a copy for their classroom. Sharing and reselling are not allowed. Q: How do I give feedback on a resource? A: Your feedback is valuable to me! You can leave a review on the product page in the "My Purchases" section of your TPT account. Q: I’m having trouble downloading a resource. What should I do? A: If you experience any issues downloading a resource, try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser. If problems persist, contact me at info@unearthedlearningroots.com. Q: The file I downloaded is corrupted or incomplete. How can I fix this? A: Please try downloading the file again. If the issue continues, email me at info@unearthedlearningroots.com with your order number, and I will send you a new copy. Q: How can I access updates to resources I've purchased? A: When a resource is updated, you will be notified via email. You can download the updated version from the "My Purchases" section of your TPT account. Q: Can I use these resources in my homeschool curriculum? A: Absolutely! Our resources are designed to be flexible and easy to drop into your homeschool setting. Whether you follow a structured curriculum or a more relaxed approach, our low-prep activities are ready to use with minimal setup. You may use any of my resources for your own homeschool, with multiple learners, but you cannot use my resources to distribute to other families. Please have any other families purchase their own license by buying the resource themselves.