When we arrived, a friendly manager provided the tour, including a lesson on nutrition and the food pyramid, as well as samples of food.Īre there local businesses, factories, or sports complexes that offer tours? Farms? Firehouses? Environmental centers? Be a tourist in your own city and find out what others come to town to see. A dozen or so kids registered through our local on-line group. My friend contacted the store and scheduled a group for the homeschool community.
We discovered that our local grocery store offers a 2 hour program for school groups. However, you might consider a “routine” place for a field trip as well. Your local theater, community orchestra or art show are other options. Museums, national or state parks, science centers and zoos are some great places to start. To make the most of your field trips, considering the following ideas: Choosing your field trip Sometimes getting out of the house for a day gives you a little inspiration, or a spark of curiosity, reaffirming just why you chose to homeschool in the first place.
They make learning fun for you and your kids, and they give everyone a break from the routine of books, pencils and computers.įield trips are a wonderful way to instill the value of lifelong learning in your children, as you both experience and discover new places together. The following is a guest post written by Linda Cerynik.įield trips are one my favorite things about homeschooling.
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