The morning temperatures in Central Texas are finally starting to drop, and I actually put on a cardigan this morning. The leaves have started to pile up under the trees in our front yard; fall has arrived! Or, as I like to think of it, field trip weather has arrived. Tuesday Tip #2 is to… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tip #2: Homeschool Days at museums, zoos, and other local venues
Category: Field Trips
Homeschooling Perk: Spring Break without the crowds
We took our spring break this week. Why would we wait till mid April, when we are only a few weeks till the end of school? Our main reason for waiting is to have a beach without the crowds. Especially with COVID-19 still a thing, we wanted to be able to have plenty of social… Continue reading Homeschooling Perk: Spring Break without the crowds
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Nature Study resources for Texas homeschoolers
Nature study is one of the coolest things about homeschooling and one of our favorite weekly activities. We go on a hike around the neighborhood or an area park and look for something: wild flowers, clouds, trees, acorns, insects, birds, animal tracks, rocks, or fossils. We talk about weather, life cycles, ecosystem, man's effect on… Continue reading Nature Study resources for Texas homeschoolers
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Field Trip: Homeschool Day at Bullock Museum
On this gorgeous February day, we packed our picnic basket and braved Austin traffic to attend the Homeschool Day event at Bullock Museum. The event offered free admission to the museum. Parking was $8 for the attached garage, so still not a bad price to pay for our family of five to spend a day… Continue reading Field Trip: Homeschool Day at Bullock Museum
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