Growing up one of my favorite things about school was spending the day out on a field trip.
As a homeschooler, you get to maximize both the fun and educational experiences for your little ones. You can incorporate as many field trips as you want that can benefit your current lessons without worrying about time restraints, permission slips, or school-limiting budgets.
So now the only questions that remain– are you a Houston-area homeschooler? And are you looking to explore more avenues of teaching that are out of your home?
If you answered yes to both of these questions then these 25 educational field trip ideas are just what you have been looking for.
But if you answered yes to the second question, but just aren’t in Houston or its surrounding areas then this post is the one for you. There you will find field trip ideas that work for any homeschooler nationwide.
Best Educational Field Trip Ideas:
Museums:
- There are so many types of museums that you can take your family to. Art, history,contemporary, and so much more.
- You can honestly spend a better part of your homeschool year just visiting the different types of museums in the area.
- You will find over 6 different field trip ideas that are centered at kid-friendly museums. Think BEYOND your normal everyday walk and explore museums. Your little ones will love them.
Theaters:
- Similar to museums there are so many different types of theaters you can incorporate them on all levels.
- You can see plays/movies, visit musical theaters, or even check out puppet theaters.
- While, there are many options you will find 2 different ideas listed in the download plus tips on how to find many others.
Local Attractions:
- This types of field trip ideas are what make this FREEBIE so special.
- While, you can find some of these educational places anywhere you go there are just places that are unique to Houston (and the surrounding areas).
- You can find a zoo or an aquarium anywhere you go, but it’s not too many places you can check out a space station. Gems like those can only be found here so those 8 ideas are ones you want to take full advantage of.
Play-Related Activities:
- Taking time to get active and still learn is definitely the most entertaining for kids.
- As children grow much of their learning is done unknowningly just through play so these ideas are perfect to build on those skills.
- These 9 activities will have your little participating in interactive exercise classes, daytime camps, and hands-on group science experiments.
What makes this free printable so great is that you will find ideas that you may have thought of before, but also so many ideas that you may not have known were there for the choosing.
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Then all that will be left is for you to:
Plan Out Your Field Trips–be sure to check their hours, prices, and look for any days that they may have special events or pricing for homeschoolers.
Remember you can usually take advantage of most homeschool discounts by having your homeschool ID. If you haven’t already created yours get all the details in the article at the end of this post.
Map Out The Locations–Everyone from Houston knows Houston is a huge area. Some places are right in the center of Houston while others are in surrounding cities. You want to be sure you are aware of where you are going especially if any of the locations are further than you usually travel.
Make the Most of It–Of course, these are all educational ideas that are meant to make the most of the lessons you are currently teaching but remember this is the time for fun. These activities are educational, but they also make for a great time sometimes for the whole family. Take lots of photos and make the most of this special time with your little ones.
The list of things to do with your little ones is almost limitless. So get started TODAY and plan some super exciting activities with your family. Don’t forget to grab the curriculum planner where you can keep track of all your field trip details.
Exclusive to you: As a Houston-area homeschooler you not only get access to these 25 educational field trips, but you get to also take advantage of the general field trip list for homeschoolers across the nation.
While some of the ideas are duplicated such as visiting certain museums or places you will also find over 15 NEW ideas that you plan out for future field trips.
Check out the nationwide field trips list here…
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Homeschool Planning Essentials for Your Field Trips:
Maximizing Your Discounts as a Homeschooler- While some of the field trip locations have set days where you can receive special discounts and others you may need to show your homeschool ID. Get everything you need to create your homeschool ID and homeschool letter. Plus, get access to a GIANT list of discounts exclusive to educators.
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Last Updated on November 3, 2024 by Kierra