This pretty much captions a major reason we homeschool, to be able to explore the world around us on our time, not confined to school days off. In fact, we tend to vacation while everyone else is in school! And we get so much pleasure from being able to do that!
This past Tuesday, we took a day off from school and headed over to Busch Gardens for the day. When we have theme park passes, I always take the kids for a day instead of going to the local fairs (unless it is to see a good Christian concert, like Toby Mac last year). Even then though, no rides! Just the concert.
Well, Tuesday turned out to be a gorgeous day and Busch Gardens wasn't crowded in the least. Let seek, the kids rode: Cheetah Hunt (3xs); Montu (2xs); Scorpion (6xs); Sand Serpent (6xs), Sheikra (2xs - well Caleb rode Sheikra 2xs by himself); Kumba (2xs); Bumper Cars (2xs)...anyway, you get the idea. No crowds. No lines. It turned out to be such a pleasant and enjoyable day! And the kids got some math and physics in testing their limits on those crazy roller coasters.
The picture above is obviously from St. Augustine. The kids participated in the ranger program, completing a booklet and earning badges. They enjoyed hands on the fort and learning all about it's history.
We have other trips to plan to enjoy real experiences. Washington DC is on our hit list. As is the creation museum in Cincinnati. Mammoth Cave. Charleston.
Now, we just need diesel prices to go down a bit! Let the planning begin!!
Take the day, enjoy the kids, don't be hostage to workbooks, desks and four walls. This is one reason why we homeschool.
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