Imagine yourself in 1836 when The Alamo was taking place. You will get to see The Alamo Battlefield as it looked back then. San Antonio protects the Alamo because it’s a part of their history. What’s really cool is you can see the digital battlefield online. You’ll get to see a visualization of what really…
I’m going to say it, being stuck inside sucks. With kids home from school we want to keep them busy and keep them learning! Well, I put this list of over 150 live zoo cameras together. They cover all sorts of animals from ants to elephants. 150+ Live Zoo Cameras + Zoo Movies and TV…
We are into our 50 States Unit Study and I’m having as much as the kids are with this! We are working on our Georgia Crafts as we do our reading and movie watching and we have some fun ones this time! 16 Fun Georgia Crafts for Kids and Adults This is the fun…
Going on field trips is the highlight of any family’s life, especially if you homeschool your kids. There aren’t a lot of crowds, during the school year, and it’s just plain fun for the whole family. You can consider the day family time, but also know that they’re learning at the same time. Here are…
As we continue our Florida Unit Study we are adding in Florida crafts to get some hands-on fun. I like to reach a book related to what craft we are doing to make it more relatable to Florida. 18 Fun Florida Crafts for Kids and Adults Florida is home to many famous attractions like all…
We are continuing out Florida Unit Study by adding in Florida Movies. These are movies about Florida, Set in Florida or Filmed in Florida. The Best Florida Movies You Need to Know About I grew up in Southwest Florida so I was excited about teaching my kids everything I learned about growing up. I am…
When we dive into a state unit study I always have so much fun putting together the books for not just my kids but for me too. This list of Florida books was especially fun because I was born and raised in southwest Florida. So being to learn more about things I had seen experience…
The state of Tennessee has a lot of history along with its fair share of famous people, resources and great places to visit. The weather is also fairly decent year-round, with a long growing season. The Smoky Mountains are not only beautiful for vacationers but offers many activities that you can enjoy. Here’s more Tennessee…
I also love to keep my kids learning when on vacation and with Tennessee being one of our favorite states to visit we have a lot of great Tennessee Field Trips to share on our list. Over 45 Amazing Tennessee Field Trips Make sure to check out the rest of our Tennessee Unit Study perfect for…
When we are doing our Tennessee Unit Study I like to mix in fun crafts for the kids. It gets them hands-on. This is a great time to read a read out loud book to them about the state. These are my top Tennessee Crafts for our unit study! 15 Fun Tennessee Crafts for Kids…
We have started our Tennessee Unit Study and I am now in full planning mode. Next on the list is Tennessee Movies. Most of these are based in Tennessee or Filmed in Tennessee so that we can get a feel for the area. 36 Tennessee Movies You Need to Watch I pair this Tennessee Movie…
When we visit a state I like to get the kids excited about it by reading books and doing workbooks on the area. We also will so read-aloud nonfiction books on the area. I also love reading books set in the area that is how our book lists started. This one has over 35 of…
Wanderlust for traveling often begins when we are young and are reading about far off places. We start to crave adventure and seeing a world that is different from our own. This is where our list of Must Read Travel books comes into play. You will love these page flippers, just like we did. Must…
This freebie I found was a diamond in the rough! Yes, the Pinellas County Heritage Village Largo Florida is free to visit and make the top of my list for free things to do in Tampa! This village has historical buildings from all over Pinellas County. This is one of our favorite free things to…
When we are learning about any subject I love finding as many books as we can on the subject. This was no different want when we started to learn about Alabama. I hunted down all the best books about Alabama I could find. The Best Books About Alabama for Kids and Adults The Alabama books…
One thing we are trying to do as we make our bucket lists is marking field trip ideas for each state. We want to keep things fun but also make sure we are visiting educational attractions as well. We can do many small units leading up to some of these to add to our curriculum…
You’ve heard of the Underground Railroad, haven’t you? It’s one of the most important journey’s noted in history. It’s the place in which freedom-seeking slaves risked their lives for the ultimate freedom. When mentioning term the Underground Railroad, it is worth noting anyone and everyone involved in the process. While it was mostly African Americans…
Traveling is always something my soul has longed to do, especially when I get to see places like Chimney Bluffs State Park NY. This park blew my mind! Seeing the bluffs from afar was like a fairy tale, seeing them up close, leaves you speechless! When you find out how these bluffs were made,…
The Seward House is one of the most magnificent museums that you could visit. It is rich with history, from the Seward family, takes you back into a time you only read about in history books, and provides an educational experience for any student. Here are 3 reasons to visit the Seward House. 3 Reasons…
Noah’s Ark Encounter Kentucky is a great family attraction that is located in Williamstown, Kentucky. When my family visited it, we were on a road trip from Tennessee to Ohio and it was a perfect mid-way point for stopping for a night and doing an educational and fun activity together on the trip. Noah’s Ark…
Before we got on the road we lived in Frederick Maryland for about a year, my oldest daughter was born there and then we also lived in the nearby Hagerstown Maryland as well. I’m always surprised that there are a number of free things to do in Frederick MD. This town has always been an…
Traveling to Rhode Island is always a favorite of our family. When it comes down to it, visiting National Park Sites is always fun to us. We love seeing the parks and the Rhode Island historical sites in which they lie. If you’re headed to Rhode Island, make sure you check out these NPS locations….
Battleship Memorial Park is a great place to visit for any age. If you are traveling on I-10, either heading out of Mississippi and into Alabama or heading out of Alabama and passing Mobile on the way out, then this is a great place to stop for a few hours. You can easily spend several…
We were looking for things to do that were more homeschool related. I located Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro and the best part? It was FREE! I was sold we headed in with very little knowledge of what this place was about and boy did we learn a lot! This village features buildings from 1800 – 1925…
Disney’s Epcot is one of the 4 Disney parks located just outside Orlando, Florida in the city of Kissimmee. It is one park that is unlike so many others, without the typical type of things you always see at them, and it is great for any age. Top Things to See at Disney’s Epcot with…