Here are some pictures from the last week or so. Easter: A Field Trip to the Fire Station: We were just about to get our picture of the whole group sitting on the front of the fire engine when the fire fighters got a call. It really added to the effect to watch them speed … [Read more...] about Pictures from Easter and Fire Station
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August Field Trip–Botanic Gardens
As part of following Teaching the Trivium's "Ten Things to Do Before Age 10", we try to go on a neat field trip every month. Last month we went to the wonderful Chicago Botanic Gardens (which is not in Chicago--yeah! I don't like to drive there.) Admission is free, but parking is fairly … [Read more...] about August Field Trip–Botanic Gardens
Field Trips for 2009
Here are my field trip ideas for 2009 (I never seem to get all field trips done--we'll see how it goes this year.) January--Museum of Science and Industry; Kohl Children's Museum February--Police Station; musical "The Little Princess" March--Fire Station; Shedd Aquarium April--Springfield, IL … [Read more...] about Field Trips for 2009
Energy = Cleaning and Field Trips
I'm finally feeling more energetic (I'm 18 weeks pregnant) and am trying to take advantage of it. I've been cleaning and organizing different areas of my house, for one thing. I finally hung up some pictures that have been waiting for about 6 months. And this afternoon I cleaned the top of the … [Read more...] about Energy = Cleaning and Field Trips
