Homeschool Road Trip Tips Learned from Traveling West
Traveling with Outside the Box kids can be a challenge. There will be lots of unfamiliar when you travel, and that can be especially hard for some kids who crave the sameness and routine of home.
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Our Awesome Hands-on Rocks and Minerals Unit Study
We recently finished a rocks and minerals unit study. I want to share what we did so you can be inspired to think simply when designing your homeschool unit studies.
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The Lincoln Home National Historic Site and Living History Neighborhood
He lived most of his adult life in Springfield, the Illinois state capitol. It was here that he raised his family, practiced law, and served in the state legislature before becoming President. The Lincoln Home National Historic Site where he resided is a National Park site
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How to Earn Free Swag at the National Parks
3 years ago a friend let me in on a little secret. This secret has changed the way we explore when we travel, and it’s educational! The National Park Service lets you earn Junior Ranger Gear at most of their locations, you just have to ask! I have fond memories of earning the Wisconsin Explorer patches during our annual family vacations, so this sounded like fun to me.
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St. Augustine, More Than History
There is no doubt that a field trip or vacation to St. Augustine, Florida will be full of history. As the oldest city in the US, it has a rich history. We have visited 3 times and still enjoy returning and finding new hidden places to explore.
