This week we learned about life in the country of Nicaragua. I thought that our guest had visited this country on one of his many mission trips, but I was wrong – he actually lived there as a child! The stories he told were fascinating. Our guest prepared in-depth slide presentations about… Continue reading Field Work Friday: Nicaragua
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Field Work Friday: Virginia International Raceway
I know next to nothing about racing – maybe we should just say ‘nothing’ and be honest – but My Little Man is really, really into vehicles. Tractors, building, racing, wheelbarrows – doesn’t matter, he likes’em all. So for this week’s field trip we ventured to the Virginia International Raceway. I expected… Continue reading Field Work Friday: Virginia International Raceway
Field Work Friday – Alligators and Owls and AFRICAN PORCUPINES , OH, MY!
We recently had the opportunity to see Dan the Animal Man do his thing at a local park. Who’s Dan? He’s a pretty amazing guy. He works with exotic animals and has impressive credentials. He’s worked at the White House, on several movies, and been on seemingly every TV talk-type show there… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Alligators and Owls and AFRICAN PORCUPINES , OH, MY!
Field Work Friday – Opening Day at Sheetz
My Big Helper wants to start her own business. Actually, she wants to start a bunch of them, and she’s always coming to me with new ways to raise money for the mission trip she wants to take. That means that whenever we have the opportunity to learn more about entrepreneurship, we’re all… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Opening Day at Sheetz
Field Work Friday – Building Birdhouses with the Eastern Bluebird Rescue Group
Last week we had the opportunity to visit the Eastern Bluebird Rescue Group with our 4-H club. This amazing facility produces more than 1,000 birdhouses specifically designed for bluebirds every two weeks! They have been instrumental in increasing the bluebird population and getting this bird taken off of the endangered species list. … Continue reading Field Work Friday – Building Birdhouses with the Eastern Bluebird Rescue Group
Field Work Friday – Bird Watching
This week we traveled back to Little River Regional Park to learn about bird identification from park manager Mike DiFabio. As this is something that My Little Man and I know virtually nothing about, we were excited to find out more. Mike began by teaching us about the basic ways that birds can… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Bird Watching
Field Work Friday – Wilbur Chocolate Factory
We recently headed home to Pennsylvania to visit family. While there, we had a few educational adventures. One of the very first places we ventured to when we hit Lancaster County was the Wilbur Chocolate Factory. My Nana has been wonderful this year about supporting our homeschooling efforts, and she planned all… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Wilbur Chocolate Factory
Field Work Friday – Hershey’s Chocolate World
A few years ago, as we left my grandmother’s house near Hershey, Pennsylvania, we decided to tour Chocolate World on a whim. I hadn’t been in a few years but loved it as a kid, and I thought that our kids were old enough to enjoy it. I was right. While they… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Hershey’s Chocolate World
Field Work Friday – The Amish Barn & House
While we were in Lancaster County, PA, a few months ago, the kids really wanted to visit some Amish touristy spots. Having grown up around the Amish, I felt rather odd doing this, but a visitor’s center recommended the Amish Farm & House on Route 30, and it was the perfect place to learn… Continue reading Field Work Friday – The Amish Barn & House
Field Work Friday – Egyptians in the NC Museum of Art
This week we traveled to the North Carolina Museum of Art for a tour of the international collections. This worked well for us since we are studying Egypt, and they have a pretty neat Egyptian collection. Guest posting for me today are My Little Man and My Big Helper to share what they… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Egyptians in the NC Museum of Art
