


Pick your Own - grab opportunities to pick your own pumpkins, strawberries, apples or blackberries.Even a local park can unearth some wonderful finds. Take a nature walk - and collect items for your homeschool nature table.Make use of your local geographical features. Take advantage of free community events - air shows, vintage car rallies or historic re-enactments.Take a tour of your local church - many churches have interesting histories.This works well with World War II Unit Study. Visit your local cemetery or war memorial.This is a great way to show children how things in your area have changed over time. Compare the current landscape with old aerial photographs.Find free Museums in your area to visit.See if you can find the oldest, and newest building. Check out your local architecture - take a walk around town to spot some of the best buildings.History is all around us - check out these ideas for taking advantage of it! Some of these free field trips may need organising ahead (particularly if you are taking a group of children), but I have tried hard to stick to the maxim of free!įollow my tips for homeschool field trips to really get the most from your day. And helping children to understand more about their environment. It is about really making the most of the facilities and community around you. A field trip isn't just about 'visiting somewhere'.
