Having a plan as a homeschooler is what makes everything flow.
A successful homeschool mom creates a plan but understands you always have to be able to adapt.
One of the biggest ways to find balance when homeschooling is to get out early and often with your little ones. Taking advantage of the FREEDOM you have as a homeschooler is so important.
It has been cited that “play is so powerful, according to a recent report by the LEGO Foundation, that it can be used as a possible intervention to close achievement gaps between children ages 3 to 6.”
Field trips bring forth the chance to entice play and create natural learning opportunities that no lesson plan ever could for young learners.
Here are 25 educational ideas perfect for homeschoolers.
You can maximize your savings and create memories that will last a lifetime for your little ones. Let’s dive in!
Most Common Types of Field Trips:
When people think of field trip ideas they automatically go to zoos or aquariums.
While those are both great locations and are even listed on the freebie there are so many other places you can take your little ones.
The FREE list provides some starter field trip ideas that will hopefully help you build on your overall field trips in the future.
How to stand out…
When you think of a typical field trip idea try to build on that idea.
So if you think of a zoo think about other ways you can build on that type of place.
For example:
- Take them horseback riding
- Visit a drive-through safari
- Search for various animal encounters specific to your area
Thinking outside of the box allows you to build on the traditional ideals and maximize your time outside of your homeschool classroom.
So rather than focusing on common field trips, you will find locations like nearby farms, castles, or even apple orchards primarily in this current list.
How to Plan Your Field Trips:
Deciding on locations is just the first step in planning out your field trips.
The most important step is getting all the information you need and staying organized.
Before any field trip you want to do at least 3 things:
- Contact the location and confirm hours, field trip policies, and any questions you may have had as you looked over their site (it always best to call as online information can be out of date).
- Map out how you will be getting there and how long it takes. Some field trips may take longer to get to and having a fun activity on the way may save you from a headache during the drive.
- Plan out your meals. Is there food where you are going? Can you bring a meal? Or will you have to eat out?
Once you have covered those essentials the rest of the field trip is a breeze.
Especially the part where they get to partake in some fun, educational activities. And the best field trips are the ones where you get to join in too.
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Homeschool Planning Essentials for Your Field Trips:
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Last Updated on June 25, 2022 by Kierra