Take Your Preschooler on a Hike
October 3Fall is a great month to take your preschooler on a hike. Hikes are great because of the obvious physical exercise that they give to your child. They are also a terrific way to teach kids about nature. Kids can learn to interact appropriately with the plants and animals that live in your area and can gain an appreciation for the world around them. Hikes can also be used for many different lessons including teaching the skill of observation, learning about the culture of people who once lived in the area where you are hiking and starting to understand about the weather and terrain. Plus, taking your preschooler on a hike is a great bonding experience.
Summertime gets everyone thinking about taking a family vacation. And it should. With the break in traditional routines and the relatively good weather that most locations have during the summer months, it’s a perfect time to take your family out exploring. Plus, summer days are long and they are enjoyed most when filled with activities which is what vacations are all about. But where should you go with your kids and what should you do during your family vacation?
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| Here are some family vacation ideas that you might consider if you’ve gotten stuck on he road to planning your summer trip: | (more...)
| I came across an interesting site while I was surfing the Web today. The site is called H.E.L.M. Travel. H.E.L.M. stands for Home Educated Learn More while Traveling. Basically, it is a |  |
Home Exchange. You would exchange your home, time share, or summer residence with another homeschooling family. This will enable both families to save money while traveling. (more...) |
