.png/:/rs=w:1209,h:1209)
About Lindsey Teaches Things
Hi! I'm glad you're here!
I’m Lindsey Howell, a former homeschool student turned lifelong learner, teacher, and creator of LindseyTeachesThings.com. I studied political science at William Jewell College and earned a master’s degree in theological studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. That background shapes the way I approach teaching, following questions, connecting ideas, and helping students engage more deeply with what they’re learning.
I was raised learning at home and I know firsthand the gift (and challenge) of following curiosity wherever it leads. That experience shaped everything I do now, helping homeschool families make space for deep, meaningful exploration without losing structure or direction.
My goal is simple: help homeschool families take what they’re already teaching and enrich it with custom micro-lessons tailored to their child’s specific interests. Whether it’s ancient history, theology, literature rabbit trails, or something wonderfully niche, I help turn curiosity into a fun, engaging lesson inside an existing curriculum.
I believe kids learn best when they’re allowed to wonder freely and given the tools to go deeper. This space is built to support that, one focused, engaging lesson at a time.
Why I Do This
My mission is to help you turn curiosity into something productive, not distracting. In homeschooling, rabbit trails aren’t the problem. They’re often where the deepest learning happens. The challenge is knowing how to follow those interests without feeling like you’re getting off track or falling behind.
That’s where I come in.
I help you take those sparks of curiosity and shape them into focused, meaningful micro-lessons that fit within your existing curriculum. So your child gets to explore what excites them, and you get to stay confident, organized, and on track.
Home education should feel rich and engaging not frustrating or scattered, and the best learning often starts with a simple, “But what about…?”
How Curiosity Stays On Track
I don’t replace your curriculum, I build into it.
When your child latches onto something specific (a person, a question, a tiny detail you didn’t plan to cover), I take that interest and turn it into a focused micro-lesson that fits right into what you’re already doing.
That means:
- no scrambling to research for hours
- no guilt about “getting off schedule”
- no wasted curiosity
Instead, you get:
- targeted, meaningful lessons
- deeper understanding of the subject you’re already teaching
- a child who feels seen in how they learn
It’s not about doing more. It’s about making what you’re already doing work better. This is how we create lifelong learners who keep asking questions and engaging deeply, long after formal education ends.