What I’ve really come to enjoy about homeschool is being able to take the kids on educational field trips throughout our town.
It breaks up our week nicely and gives us a chance to step outside of the classroom as we explore God’s world.
Not only do they learn so much but their spirits become alive as they’re able to learn through hands on activities.
These are the moments they will never forget – as responsible adults teach them about safety,
science,
and fun.
The boys had so much fun learning how to twist metal.
Especially to hear the singe of a job well done as they thrust their finished piece into a bucket of cool water.
We practiced reading with one to one correspondence.
We learned about responsibility in taking care of God’s animals.
We also learned how to engage, respect, and admire the elderly.
We thanked him for volunteering his time – for being so kind to us and helping us learn.
I also enjoyed being outside and capturing bits of beauty.
I wonder what kind of vine this is that’s blooming at this time of year?
It’s great that we’re able to have these learning trips with Dad and little mama as well.
This week Gabe took Exploration Day off from work so that as a family we can go apple picking and then he’s taking the boys skateboarding for P.E.
Yeah… another awesome, radical part about homeschool 😀
Do you have any suggestions for homeschool field trips? We’re still planning out our calendar so any advice would be great 🙂
That’s sooo awesome Diana! You are doing a fantastic job! You have such a beautiful family! Thanks for sharing those pictures with us! Besos!
Thanks Paloma!
I was able to relive a fun trip with my children that we took to Iowa many years ago. We spent the day a the Living History Farm and still talk about it. They are now 29 and 25. Such a great place!
That’s really cool Debbie. I really hope these days create sweet memories for my boys.
I grew up in Iowa, have since moved to Florida with my husband to attend college. I came across your blog and I had to laugh! I grew up going to living history farms every year with our school! Great place.. have to pass this blog on to my BF in Iowa.
That’s awesome Maria! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
What a fun way to learn. A good reminder to this home school mom of 14 years to get out from behind the desks and have some fun. Thanks!
Oh! I love LHF! As an Iowan who moved away for college and never came back, this post was such a sweet surprise. I remember many awesome trips there as a child! I need to take my kids sometime when I go back to visit.
We LOVE the Living History Farms! We have only been once, but we ALL had an enjoyable time!
I love Living History Farm. I can’t wait for a child of my own so I have an excuse to go again. I haven’t been in years but it’s one of those things that I remember fondly. Our church has a camp there so a lot of my childhood summers were spent in Des Moines.