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My Five Favorite Tips to Avoid Burnout

I did not listen to advice telling me to sleep when the baby sleeps. Instead I cleaned. I did not listen to the advice to take time for myself. Instead I planned more lessons and tried to squeeze in some work. I did not listen to advice telling me to not worry about the little messes. Rome wasn’t cleaned in a day. Instead I drove myself to the brink trying to get my overflowing “to-do” list done in one day. Then one day I found myself burned out. I was unable to move. Things that were once a joy were … Continue reading →

Our Field Trip

My two youngest children, a three-year-old and a two-year-old are happily napping right now, after a fun time on a field trip. I love field trips for little ones. It lets them explore different things as well as socialize. This field trip was sort of spontaneous. We went to a local botanical garden to which we own a membership, and we invited some friends along. There were three moms and a total of four kids, all in the two- to three-year-old range. Our first stop was to explore an elaborate cathedral-like tree house. The kids had fun running up and … Continue reading →

PORTS Allows for Virtual Field Trips

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Technology has many uses in today’s classrooms. Virtual field trips and experiments have been around for some time now. They allow students to see and watch things that are not possible in the typical classroom. However one program has set a higher standard for the meaning of virtual field trip. Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS) in California has made it possible for students not only to see the sites at the various state parks but to also interact with a real park ranger. The students in over 700 classrooms alone last year got to experience wildlife and … Continue reading →

Why are Dads not as Involved as Moms?

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One noticeable trend that I have seen since teaching and working in education is that there is a major shortage of father participation. When it comes to volunteering for field trip chaperones, volunteering for classroom helpers, and writing teacher notes, moms seem to be at the top of the list. So what is it about a child’s education that seems to turn fathers off from taking control? I have several ideas. First, work comes into play. There are many more stay at home moms than dads. Some dads would love to participate but simply cannot. They work so that their … Continue reading →

Ski Resorts with Bonus Amenities

If you have a large family then you know how hard it is to find a vacation spot that caters to everyone’s likes. It’s the reason some families forgo ski trips because not everyone in the clan enjoys shooshing down the slopes for five consecutive days. Enter the ski resorts with extras (that’s what I refer to them anyway). They are the places that don’t just offer top-rate skiing, but also have on-site spas, galleries, shops, and restaurants that are just as enticing as the slopes. The following areas are home to some of the world’s best ski slopes, but … Continue reading →

End of School Year Scrapbooking

The end of school is here, and the beautiful summer days are staring us hard in the face. Depending on the type of scrapbooker you are, this could mean more time to scrapbook, but with all the kids off school, it could also mean less. Personally, I am allowed more time to scrapbook in the summer, because the school year commitments have diminished, and I have loads of free time. For me, it is the last month of school that is the hardest with five kids. There are ceremonies, end of school parties, end of school year field trips, pictures, … Continue reading →

Are Field Trips Educational: They Can Be!

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Many administrators and directors question if field trips can be educational. My quick reply is “yes!!!” Many districts are limited to taking field trips. I feel that this is a shame. I do not support taking a trip each week to play at the park or go to the swimming pool. However, I do not feel that many teachers would even consider things such as these. But I do feel that field trips are important school experiences. Many administrators are concerned about the class time missed due to the students going on a field trip. Children learn best from experiences. … Continue reading →

Field Trip- What Else Could Go Wrong?

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Wow! What a field trip! You always say prepare for the worst and anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Well, yesterday’s field trip hit all of these! Before the trip ever began, we had trouble. Parents are typically welcome on our trips. However, we were attending a play and could only reserve enough seats for the students and teachers. Therefore, some parents were upset that they could not attend the play. We asked them to meet us at a park for lunch and all seemed settled. The morning of the trip, we awaited our bus. We always request … Continue reading →

Tips for Taking Field Trips with Your Child

As a kindergarten teacher, I often have an overwhelming number of parents (moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, etc.) attending my class trips. I, for one, am delighted! After teaching eighth grade and having virtually no parent participation, the change is refreshing. However after observing many parents throughout my kindergarten years, I have decided to offer some suggestions on how to make field trips more enjoyable for everyone involved. I think most parents are very open to the suggestions and just have not thought of them before! First, obtain all details for the trip at least one day in advance. Make sure … Continue reading →

2006 in Review: Homeschooling Blog at a Glance

As a new homeschooling blogger at Families.com, I wanted to know everything that has been discussed to date. In response to my own curiosity, and in an effort to make perusing our articles easier for you, our readers, I have compiled all of the blogs for the year 2006. Deciding to Homeschool Why homeschool Am I qualified for this? Reasons that Homeschooling Works! My Most Important Advice for Homeschoolers. The Cost of Homeschooling Instead of standing up for their own kids, why not stand up for all kids? Disclaimer: I am hardly an expert in education. Did You Know? ‘Empirical … Continue reading →