Nerdy Millennial

Top Menu

  • About
  • Contact
  • Write For Us

Main Menu

  • Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Blogging
      • Social Media
      • SEO and Keyword Research
  • College
  • Arts & Culture
  • Technology
  • Health and Fitness
    • Nutrition
    • Recipes
      • Baked Goods
      • Breakfast
      • Condiments
      • Dessert
      • Fermented Foods
      • Main Dishes
      • Side Dishes
      • Snacks
      • Soup
    • Keto
    • Vegan
  • Relationships
    • Dating
    • Friendship
    • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Birth
  • About
  • Contact
  • Write For Us

Nerdy Millennial

Nerdy Millennial

  • Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Blogging
      • Social Media
      • SEO and Keyword Research
  • College
  • Arts & Culture
  • Technology
  • Health and Fitness
    • Nutrition
    • Recipes
      • Baked Goods
      • Breakfast
      • Condiments
      • Dessert
      • Fermented Foods
      • Main Dishes
      • Side Dishes
      • Snacks
      • Soup
    • Keto
    • Vegan
  • Relationships
    • Dating
    • Friendship
    • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Birth
Education
Home›Education›7 Things To Do Instead of a Field Trip

7 Things To Do Instead of a Field Trip

By Aadel Bussinger
January 24, 2011
486
0
The Impact of Corporal Punishment on Parents and Children

The words “field trip” are used by traditional educators to mean a learning experience that occurs outside the classroom (ie- the field). For homeschoolers, the world is our classroom. So, the next time you are thinking about scheduling field trips, try thinking of other ways you can learn incognito.

Most field trips that I have been on include quiet museums or busy factories where you are guided along and most of your time is spent in passive silence. Instead of taking a field trip with your family, try some of these activities instead:

1. Art Excursion

Bring along your pencils, paper, and watercolors and find a quiet place to enjoy nature and create masterpieces. You could create a small bag filled with your favorite mediums and papers so that when the mood hits you can just grab it and go.

A serene lake, a grassy hill, or a walking path are all great places to go. Or, you could get wild and find a public place where you can watch people while you draw and paint.

A day of relaxing art creation is free; all it costs is the gas to get you to your destination.

2. Visit a Nursing Home

Find out from the activities department at your local nursing home which days you can come and volunteer. Elderly people love it when children visit, and your kids will have all the attention they could ever want! Your kids will also be learning about compassion, caring for others, and the history of our country through their amazing stories.

You can share artwork and greeting cards with the residents, attend a function with them, or just sit and chat. In time you may find your children have gained some adopted grandparents.

3. Geocaching

Geocaching is a real-life adventure game where you hunt for items that have been placed by other geocachers. You can buy a GPS device or use a smartphone with GPS capabilities.

You can learn more about geocaching at the official website: Geocaching.com. From there you can also enter your location and see what treasures there are to find in your area!

4. Go Bowling or Skating

On those cold days when you can't get outside, you can take advantage of early hour deals at the local bowling alley. Bowling together is great fun. It teaches physics and visual-spatial thinking.

If you want a little bigger challenge, try going roller skating. Kids love the thrilling feel of flying on wheels and the cost to skate is often cheaper than a movie ticket.

5. Go Camping

Why go on a day-long field trip when you can spend a couple days in the field? Whether you camp in a tent or an RV, slimming down and doing without will bring your family together and teach survival skills.

Incorporate camping into your other field trip plans. Plan a weekend excursion where you rough it by night and seek out the finest museums by day!

6. Fly Kites

Spend a day building and then flying kites. You can make them as simple or as elaborate as you want.

Kids love to build things, and you can use kites to show geometric shapes and aerodynamics. Here is a site that has several kite-making tutorials.

7. Have a Board Game Night

Pop some popcorn, invite the neighbors, and have an all-out game night! You can ask to swap some new games with friends so you have a fresh selection each month.

Board games like Stratego, Apples to Apples, Family Fluxx, and Boggle teach math and language concepts without effort.

You could start a playing group with other families. Host tournaments with prizes and keep track of your games with an online bracket.

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Aadel Bussinger
Aadel Bussinger
Aadel has been married to her career Army man for 13 years and they have 2 daughters and a freshly made son. She is a homeschooling mom, volunteer, and online college student. Her hobbies include cooking, organic gardening, sewing, and crocheting.
Aadel Bussinger
Latest posts by Aadel Bussinger (see all)
  • The Importance of Developing a Sober Mind in Our Students - February 22, 2019
  • Teaching Children At Natural Development Points - February 21, 2019
  • Dealing With The Fears Of Unlimited Game and Media Time - January 20, 2019

Leave a reply Cancel reply

Recipe Rating




Send Me Blog Updates!

You Might Also Like...

  • Becoming an Online Counselor: The Pros and Credentials Needed
    Mental HealthFeatured

    Becoming an Online Counselor: The Pros and Credentials Needed

  • FeaturedHealth and Fitness

    6 Effective Grounding Techniques for Empaths

  • FeaturedHealth and Fitness

    What is the Difference between Full-Spectrum, Broad-Spectrum, and Isolate CBD

  • Why visit Rome in December
    FeaturedTravel

    6 Reasons to Go to Rome in December

About Nerdy Millennial

Hello, I'm Vanessa

Creator and curator of Nerdy Millennial.

This blog all about millennials sharing their passion, ideas, and expertise about blogging, healthy living, self-improvement, education, parenting, and more!

Interested in contributing? Contact us to pitch your idea or submit an article.

Featured

Frugal LivingFeaturedFinancesParenting

The 7 Money-Saving Strategies Every Parent Needs to Know

No matter how “ready” you feel to become a parent, once it happens, you realize there is no amount of preparation to adequately brace you for the total life transformation ...
  • Becoming an Online Counselor: The Pros and Credentials Needed

    Becoming an Online Counselor: The Pros and Credentials Needed

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    August 13, 2020
  • 4 Steps to Finding the Best Counselor for You

    4 Steps to Finding the Best Counselor for You

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    August 13, 2020
  • Pros and Cons of Online Counseling

    The Pros and Cons of Online Counseling

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    August 13, 2020
  • What is the Difference between Full-Spectrum, Broad-Spectrum, and Isolate CBD

    By Contributing Author
    August 11, 2020
  • How Lack of Boundaries and Dishonored Feelings Affect Your Mental and Physical Health

    How Lack of Boundaries and Dishonored Feelings Affect Your Mental and Physical Health

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    July 24, 2020
  • The Importance of Practicing Gratefulness During Times of Uncertainty

    The Importance of Practicing Gratefulness During Times of Uncertainty

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    July 16, 2020
  • 6 Ways to Naturally Freshen Your Home

    6 Ways to Naturally Freshen Your Home

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    July 14, 2020
  • Ways to Filter Your Facebook Feed and Posts

    Ways to Filter Your Facebook Feed and Posts

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    July 13, 2020
  • Why visit Rome in December

    6 Reasons to Go to Rome in December

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    July 6, 2020

    Join Us on Facebook

    Latest Comments

    • Turn Your Love of Fitness Into a Career
      on
      November 26, 2020
      […] you might want to consider getting into some sport professionally, or even just on a ...

      9 Ways to Turn Your Fitness Into A Career

    • https://apnews.com/article/7799dc8a7083f61bb1c9f1f3dba8c30a
      on
      November 25, 2020
      Trackback [...]https://apnews.com/article/7799dc8a7083f61bb1c9f1f3dba8c30a

      Are Pre and Post Workout Supplements Worth It? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

    • Dr. Oz Answers
      on
      July 23, 2020
      Trackback [...]Dr. Oz Answers

      Are Pre and Post Workout Supplements Worth It? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

    • Some Careers That Challenge You Each Day - CareerAlley
      on
      June 9, 2020
      […] development might not be about saving lives but it’s certainly a career that challenges you ...

      How To Build On Your Career

    • 4 Surprising Benefits of Using Instagram for Your Business - Atelier Magazine
      on
      June 3, 2020
      […] More brands are combining Instagram approaches into their marketing strategies, and it leads to business ...

      A Guide to Creating Your Instagram Strategy

    Flickr

      • Home
      • About
      • Contact Us
      • Write For Us
      • Comment Policy
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
      We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
      Cookie settingsACCEPT
      Manage consent

      Privacy Overview

      This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
      Necessary
      Always Enabled

      Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

      Non-necessary

      Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.