Field Trips

Homeschooling allows us the flexibility to take "field trips" as a family.  This is one of the great benefits I have found with keeping my children home.

Since Tuesday is the day we pick up our meat and raw milk from the dairy, it makes a perfect day to run other errands. One of our "errands" is going to the Kuna Public Library. I have recently become reacquainted with our local library and found it to be a fun place to let the kids play and have a break while I research information. The library has so many activities, all free to the local community.

Another great "field trip" errand is the bank. Here we can teach how to count and save money. Plus, the kids get a lollipop!

Even a trip to the grocery store can be a learning experience. We rarely go to big stores anymore since most of our purchases are family owned markets. When we do go to the market, we practice our list making skills. I also occasionally have coupons to cut out and attach to the store list.

This October, we were invited to go to the Farmstead with a friend who is a part of a Kuna Homeschooling Co-op. This is a great opportunity for the kids to have some fun and socialize.