Field trips can be the homeschool family's "secret weapon" to make learning fun! Annette Vaughn is a homeschool mom to three boys and organizes regular outings for a group of 20+ families in the Kansas City area. She shares strategies for planning your next field trip, including cost-cutting strategies, research, and catering to different ages and grades.
-Different categories or options for field trips [1:20]
-Some challenges to consider: children’s ages, realistic expectations, etc. [3:25]
-Helpful ways to keep field trips to a budget - how to save money, cut costs, and plan ahead. [5:20]
-Setting a reasonable field trip budget for your family. [9:45]
-Handy tips when considering how to organize and plan for field trips: tools for signing up, etc. [11:30]
-Pros and cons of going with a group vs. on your own [18:43]
-Advice for new or first-time “accidental” homeschoolers who may feel overwhelmed about field trips [21:42]
Resource #1: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/field-trips/
Resource #2: https://kidsskatefree.com/ (Kids Skate Free Program)
Resource #3: https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/ (Kids Bowl Free Program)
Resource #4: https://kansascity.momcollective.com/guide-best-parks-kansas-city/ (KC Mom Collective – Guide to the Best Parks in KC)
Resource #5: https://ifamilykc.com/blog/things-to-do/indoor-play-places-areas/ (List of Indoor Play Areas in KC)
Resource #6: https://ifamilykc.com/blog/guide/kid-friendly-hiking-trails-kansas-city/ (Kid Friendly Outdoor Hiking in KC)
Resource #7: https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm (Every Kid Outdoors – Pass for Fourth Graders and their Families)
Resource #8: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/forts/kidsandeducation.htm (Kids and Education – Visiting Forts from the National Parks Service)
Resource #9: https://museums4all.org/ (Museums for All Program (Free and reduced museum entry for those with SNAP food assistance)
Resource #10: https://www.homeworksbyprecept.com/Annette-Vaughn (Annette Vaughn's bio as a BJU Press Homeschool Consultant)
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