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The significance of field trips when homeschooling


A significant part of the learning process is taking your children out to pursue learning opportunities, especially if you are a homeschooling parent. After all, academic knowledge amounts to nothing if it is not applied to the real world. In case you are searching for tips to help your children learn when on a field trip, then here are a few ideas that can help in enriching their knowledge on a range of different subjects.

Thecountry’s administration and its history:

  1. Spend a day at the museum: there are so many museums in Canada and it is likely that there are at least a few of them close to your house. Take you children there and spend you day bringing all their history lessons into life.
  2. Take your child out to see the local police and fire station. This way, the little ones learn more about how municipal workers work and how they react to emergencies.
  3. Teach them how the mailing system works at the post office. Make them write letters, then visit the local post office to mail them. This will help the child gain a better understanding of how the Canadian mail system works.
Learning about science and nature:

  1. Plan a visit to science museum or center as part of the science curriculum. There are so many ways you can engage in interactive learning experiences and perhaps get your child enthusiastic about science.
  2. Laboratory tour. Does your little one show interest in knowing how scientists work? Take them to a laboratory to show them how tests are performed and the way real science works.
  3. Planetarium. There are normally a range of programs you can enroll your child in to help them get a better understanding of the solar system and constellations.
  4. Visit the zoo. Take a short trip to the zoo to learn about different animals and the environments they need.
  5. Hike in the woods or park. This will offer you a chance to learn about animals and local plants as well as more basic science topics.
Field trips can be fun and a great learning experience for your child. Make sure you add them to your child’s homeschooling experience.  
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