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Little School On the Highway

Posted by Homeschool_Dad

August 31, 2007 |

adThere are so many homeschool resources that you could never ever utilize everything you wanted to even if you taught your kids 24/7 until they turned 45. Seriously. Think about it…free curriculum, homeschool blogs, books, ideas, papers, magazines…all with great ideas..and so much of the time I feel like I should be doing everything..whew!
One thing I was reading about that I think is really cool is being able to take a year off and travel. Or even a month off and travel. What a great way to learn about geography, history and social studies! Not to mention gas prices and economics. :p
But you know, you wouldn’t necessarily need to take a large hunk of time. Most of us have places in our own areas that we never consider.
For example, I live in the Dallas, Texas area. I did not know that there are American Revolutionary War Veterans buried in the state cemetary. I just never associate Texas with the revolution, especially since I grew up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and am probably a history snob.
A quick check of google will turn up so cool resources that you might not have thought of. Start by searching the most obvious things and then try weirder ones. Putting in the terms, Things to see in North Texas , got me links to several day trips I would not have thought of on my own.

For example:

Old - Fashioned Country Kitchen
Visit Spring Creek Farm and see how the famous Owens Country Sausage began, as you tour a museum featuring a fully equipped kitchen, workshop, butchery and country store with articles and replicas dating back to the early 1900s. Outdoors, see Belgian draft horses, miniature ponies and other animals. Self guided tours daily - guided tours for groups of eight or more by reservation only.
Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 3 pm
Reservations requested in advance.
1401 East Lookout Drive at Plano Road, 972-235-0192
Farmers Branch Historical Park

The Farmers Branch Historical Park is home to several historic structures that range in time from the 1840’s to the 1940’s. Structures include log cabins, the oldest stone structure on its original foundation in North Texas, and a 1930’s gas station. Tours free, interactive programs available.
Mon - Fri 8 am - 6 pm
Sat - Sun 12 pm - 6 pm
Call 972-406-0184 for information.

I didn’t know about either of those. We all know our kids learn best by seeing, hearing AND doing. This is a great way for kids to learn and understand about thier community.

Homeschool Across America this is a cool blog about a six week learning experience.
Homeschool TravelMore information on how to integrate learning and trips
Homeschool Journey A very cool article about this subject
Another article about travel
Now, I need an article to tell me how to finance this caper and I am all set!


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