Today, we set off with Georgia Family Explorers on a hike at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. It’s a typical day for us doing what we love. This time, exploring nature in the great outdoors.Continue reading
Category: Family Life
Georgia Family Explorers! A Group that Gets Outdoors to Explore Georgia!
Founded by Val Joiner, roadschooling mom of Val In Real Life, Georgia Family Explorers , “is dedicated to connecting adventurous families across the state through outdoor activities and educational opportunities.” Families of all ages and typesContinue reading
Incredible Eggs! Science, History and more to do with all those Easter Eggs
There is more to do with eggs than making colorful (edible) art for Easter celebrations. Eggs are fascinating! They’re amazing! You might even say they are eggs-ellent. Take a tour around these websites and rediscoverContinue reading
Life & Death Duke It Out In The Mindfield
A brushing sound, some feet on the floor and the creak of the door. I woke up just in time to see my son quietly leaving the room, this morning, no doubt on his way to makeContinue reading
Eliminate ideas of “age appropriate” Reading
I have no lack of opinion about the disadvantages of imposing, “age appropriate,” reading on youth. I was an avid reader and quickly outgrew the selection of books provided by the school library at myContinue reading
Learning with Kids in the Garden
My sons have been in the garden since they were just crawling around in diapers as Grandma harvested tomatoes. I, myself, have been gardening since they were born. Anyone who knows me knows I’m allContinue reading
Jekyll Island as an Educational Family Vacation
A year into our decision to homeschool, the world itself was opening up as an educational experience. My son had shown a passionate interest in turtles from a very young age. I decided to centerContinue reading
Gear up for National Wildlife Week with Family Activities, Educational Resources and more
It’s the National Wildlife Federation’s annual, “National Wildlife Week!” (March 17-23, 2014). This year’s theme is water and we’ll be learning the importance of water for wildlife and humans, alike. How appropriate that myContinue reading
The New Georgia Outdoor Map
Just in time for Georgia’s excellent spring weather, the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources has launched a new interactive map! The Georgia Outdoor Map can be accessed, for free, using the web browser on yourContinue reading