Truly, what’s better in childhood than a good zoo day? And we’ve had quite a few. Our zoo of choice is Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. It’s a big drive for us, so we try to pack a lunch and enjoy a full day when we’re able to go there. My grandparents often give theRead More
Archives for June 2023
Dinosaur Unit Study
Since our older kids had been begging for a dinosaur unit study, I made it happen in February 2022. This one was definitely an immersive experience we won’t forget soon! We always start every unit with a display that gets the kids excited about the subject we will be learning. I set it up afterRead More
Reptile Unit Study
Some of the most fun we’ve had homeschooling to date has been during our reptile unit study! We did this unit study in the fall of 2020, so this was a preschool unit study for us. It could easily be adapted for older kids. This was our first experience using a lap book. The kidsRead More
Center for Birds of Prey Field Trip
To wrap up our Bird Unit Study, in September 2021, we took a very exciting field trip to The Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw, South Carolina. This was a unique experience that my kids still talk about, over a year later. We bought our tickets in advance for the Friday tour experience. ItRead More