The following is a post from contributing writer Tiffany Manley. Fall is a great time of year to enjoy a multitude of season-specific field trips. The air is cool and crisp, the colors are gorgeous, and there’s just something cozy about this time of year. While you can take just about any field trip during the season, there are a… Read More
Why Williamsburg Makes an Excellent Homeschool Field Trip
This post is from contributing writer, Kim Sorgius from Not Consumed I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Williamsburg several times. I knew the very first time we that Williamsburg would make an excellent filed trip someday. To walk among living history like they do it in Williamsburg is a priceless experience for a young mind. We had that opportunity to… Read More
How to Start a Field Trip Co-op
The following is a guest post from Melissa from The Cork Board. Because our son is an extrovert who started in a traditional classroom setting, I knew we would need to schedule regular outings as part of our homeschool experience. Aside from our academic community, we also joined a field trip co-op. It has been a phenomenal experience for our… Read More
5 Historical Locations to Visit on the East Coast
This post is from contributing writer, Tonya from The Traveling Praters. 1. St. Augustine, Florida The first city in the United States, St. Augustine is a beautiful, historic city that offers many free and low cost attractions for families. Visit Fort Matanzas, Castillo de San Marcos and the Colonial Spanish Quarters to learn about pirate attacks, the Spanish settlers and… Read More
Six Reasons You Should Save Time in Your Schedule for Field Trips
I’m nearing the end of my homeschool journey. One child will graduate next year and the other two will soon follow. As I look back over our fondest homeschool memories I think of amazing read alouds that stole a piece or our hearts, co-ops with friends, and even a few science experiments gone bad. I also remember some of the many field… Read More
Six Tips for Planning Homeschool Field Trips
For many homeschooling families — ours included — field trips are one of the best parts of homeschooling. Field trips offer an opportunity for fun, hands-on learning that you just can’t get anywhere else and, because you’re both parent and teacher, you can ensure that the field trips you take tie in perfectly with your topic of study — unless… Read More