Whenever we study a specific culture or country, I try to find a place where we can eat something with the particular spices or preparations from that place. Finding Egyptian food wasn’t exactly easy, but we found a Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Raleigh called Shish Kabob. Since Egypt is bordered on the north… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Eating Egyptian
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Field Work Friday – Scavenger Hunts at Duke Gardens
This week we ventured to the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, part of Duke University. I planned several scavenger hunt sheets so that our children, who usually range in age from 1 to 8, could all participate in some way. Because the temperature was supposed to get into the mid-90s, we met at 9 AM. After… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Scavenger Hunts at Duke Gardens
Field Work Friday – Duke Chapel
This week we ventured somewhere a bit different: Duke Chapel on the Duke University Campus in Durham, North Carolina. Knowing only that it’s a beautiful church, we were anxious to see what it looks like – and we weren’t disappointed! We parked in a nearby parking garage and walked up to the Chapel from the… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Duke Chapel
Field Work Friday – Visiting DOT Headquarters
Visiting a construction site was high on my list of things-to-do, but how could our little ones get up-close-and-personal to a working dump truck? I was stumped for a bit, and finally called the local government office in charge of road repairs. I was referred several times, but finally sent to our local DOT headquarters… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Visiting DOT Headquarters
Field Work Friday – Dental Hygiene
This week we were visited by Pat, a dental hygienist for a local pediatric dentist. That might not sound too exciting, but Pat brought along Ally the Alligator and shared lots of good tips for caring for your teeth. Pat talked to us about how important it was to brush our teeth each morning and… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Dental Hygiene
Field Trip Friday – Play Ball!
You can find a lesson in everything. Today, we found all sorts of lessons at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Durham Bulls are a AAA-affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, and a few times each season, they hold a special Education Day. Now, financially speaking, this is a great deal.… Continue reading Field Trip Friday – Play Ball!
Field Work Friday – Dance
Today we visited a Christi’s Dance Center to learn what dance is all about. We started out by learning about the different types of dance that Christi teaches and the kinds of shoes worn for each one. Christi, the studio owner, taught our class. She had everyone begin basic stretches … of many different kinds.… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Dance
Field Work Friday – The Conservators’ Center
Yesterday our group visited The Conservators’ Center, a non-profit rescue organization that helps animals in need. They are located in outside Mebane, North Carolina, and have an absolutely wonderful website. Upon arrival, head animal keeper Janine began our tour. First we saw servals. These cats are originally from… Continue reading Field Work Friday – The Conservators’ Center
Field Work Friday – Visiting a Civil War Camp
While we were visiting my hometown in Pennsylvania a few months ago, we heard about a Civil War camp and re-enactment happening in a local park. We knew the kids would want to check it out. It was a warm afternoon in early May, but although we missed a gun battle, we… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Visiting a Civil War Camp
Field Work Friday – Cinco de Mayo
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we visited a local Mexican restaurant for lunch. Many of the people who were there are from Mexico, and the manager agreed to speak to us about the significance of the holiday. We ate at Torero’s, a local place with bright decor, flat-screens mounted near the ceilings throughout, and… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Cinco de Mayo