The following is a guest post written by Linda Cerynik. Field trips are one my favorite things about homeschooling. They make learning fun for you and your kids, and they give everyone a break from the routine of books, pencils and computers. Field trips are a wonderful way to instill the …
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Nature Study for Wimps
Written by Simple Homeschool contributor Jessica Fisher of Life as Mom Spending time with your children in the great outdoors can be a wonderful learning experience. Not only are fresh air and sunshine essential to good health, but exploring God's creation firsthand can be a fantastic way to …
Vacations and Field Trips for Children of Varying Ages
Written by monthly contributor Jessica Fisher of Life as Mom All of life is learning. Our children can learn so much, academically as well as socially, by a simple trip to the grocery store as well as by completing a math lesson amidst the distractions of a sibling. And summertime is no …
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Living History Museums: Going Beyond Textbooks
Written by Kara Fleck, editor of Simple Kids. Would it surprise you to learn that my family and I are time travelers? It is true! Our mini-van recently became our personal time machine when we visited one of our favorite local living history museums, Conner Prairie. Living history museums are …
4 Natural Ways to Learn on Vacation
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom Summer is almost officially here, and undoubtedly many of you are in the planning stages for a family vacation. Whether you're heading into the woods for a week of camping, venturing to the seaside, or boarding a plane …