Category Archives: Field Trips

Taking Montessori-Inspired Materials on Vacation

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Dear readers,  thank you so much for all your comments, love, concern and advice you have shared about my current decision on whether to continue homeschooling or enroll John Robert in public school.  I’m extremely grateful and humbled to see … Continue reading →

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Museum of Ancient Life

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

During our Utah vacation, we had the most wonderful opportunity to visit the Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point.  It is the largest collection of Dinosaur fossils in the world.  The collection is so extensive that there were many Dinosaurs … Continue reading →

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The Dallas Zoo Field Trip

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Yesterday, Robert and I took the boys on their first trip to the zoo.  We didn’t tell them ahead of time where we were going, only that we were going on a special surprise trip.  I did slip and say … Continue reading →

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Days at the beach…

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

For those of you that haven’t visited Panama City Beach in September, you HAVE to do it.  The weather was amazing…70s with the most wonderful breeze and the beaches were un-crowded, leaving the most fantastic shells and wild life for … Continue reading →

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SEA LIFE Aquarium

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

You probably already figured it out, but our first week of school was postponed until next week due to our colds…but isn’t that one of the major benefits of homeschooling?  FLEXIBILITY!  We took the day to visit the SEA LIFE … Continue reading →

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Taste of Texas

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

The cold weather rolled in yesterday.  I grabbed a hot chocolate and we jumped in the truck.  On the weekends we love to drive through the surrounding farm and ranch lands to revel in the peaceful nature of country life.  Someday, when we … Continue reading →

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Dallas Museum of Art

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

At the beginning of this year, I thought to myself, “when is a good time to expose children to culture?”  Robert and I both enjoy art, theatre and music.  We were in heaven while living in Italy and visited as many … Continue reading →

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Fire Safety Town & Fire Station Tour

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

On the way to the Fire Station, JR said, “Momma, I want to be a Fireman.”  I told him he would be a wonderful Fireman because he is strong and smart and safe.  He nodded in agreement.  The Frisco Fire … Continue reading →

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Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

Our first field trip of 2011 was the stock show & rodeo.  For our city children, it is a wonderful peek into country life.  It’s also a fun way to educate them about animals, crops and farming.  Please excuse the quality of my … Continue reading →

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Ride ‘em Cowboys!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

We’re heading to the Rodeo today!  Every year, Fort Worth hosts the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.  Robert and I started going before we had kids, but it’s even more fun now with the boys.  Robert’s taking a half-day … Continue reading →

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