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As a homeschooling family, I like to refer to our chosen educational path as non traditional. No matter what setting your family chooses for your children’s learning journey, the choice should be unique to the child. As a school choice advocate, I encourage all parents to explore the expansive list of ways your children can be educated! Here are just some of the ways we create learning all around us everyday.
LIBRARY
Momudaughter spends a lot of time at the local libraries! We go to the libraries to read, go to events like Chess Club or yoga, practice writing, check out books and more.
LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE
Introducing any age child to a new language is very educational!
ART CLASS
Local art classes support the community and help children with expressing themselves!
WELLNESS
Learning how to stay healthy is a productive way to keep children busy with learning.
VISITING A FARM
Many local farms offer classes, events and programs to learn how to tend to animals and farm chores. Husbandry and homesteading are trending subjects to study.
PUZZLES
Building puzzles with friends is a fun learning activity that involves patience and concentration.
LETTUCE LAKE PARK
You are likely to see alligators at Lettuce Lake Park. Observing animals in their homes is very educational.
LEARN SELF DEFENSE
I myself have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, so in my opinion, knowing how to defend yourself is an essential part of education!
HOME EC
Knowing how to run a household and prepare a meal for oneself is an important subject and easy to do from home.
AMUSEMENT PARK
Field trips to amusement parks create all kinds of opportunities to learn! Here we’re on a safari ride learning about animals, at an amusement park.
MUSEUMS
Tampa is filled with Museums! Visiting a museum is a common field trip for any type of schooler!
GROCERY SHOPPING
At the grocery store children can learn about measurements, budgeting, weighing produce, meal planning and nutrition, even reading signs is a great way to turn food shopping into a classroom!
GARDENING
Gardening is a great learning subject and teaches children how to grow their own food!
CHALK
With chalk you can write, create, work on math problems, draw.
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
Experimenting is science!
AIRPORT TOUR
Tampa International airport hosts tours for the public. Our group did a scavenger hunt which created a lot of learning opportunities for the children.
SPLASHPAD
Going to the splashpad or participating in any water activity can count as gym class.
TAMPA FIREFIGHTER MUSEUM IN DOWNTOWN TAMPA
This museum is a Firefighter History museum. You get to see modern fire safety and older, outdated equipment, vehicles, uniforms and tools.
AUDITION FOR LOCAL THEATER
Join your local theater. There are numerous local theaters across the bay area. They are always auditioning for shows with roles for all ages and it’s the place to learn about acting, singing and theater production. Daughter has been in two theater shows at the Richey Suncoast Theatre in New Port Richey.
WATCH A THEATER SHOW
Be in the audience of your favorite production at one of the many local theaters. The theater is a place to learn all about performing.
MAHAFFEY THEATER IN ST. PETE
This theater offers free shows and festivals for students!
JOIN A CO-OP OR MICROSCHOOL
Being a part of a mini school offers a variety of learning styles and subjects, creates an environment for socialization and gives parents the opportunity to rely on other educators knowledge to help teach the students.
THE ZOO
The place to go to learn about animals, habitats and creatures that live in nature.
TRAVELING
We spend a lot of time traveling to and from MD where our family lives. Road trips, plane trips, any traveling opens up a world of learning!
TOUR A FIRESTATION
Fire safety is important! Visit one of the numerous local fire stations for a cool learning experience.
BUILD LEGOS
Building Legos takes a lot of brain power, motor skills, critical thinking, patience and motivation, all parts of learning.
FLORIDA ORCHESTRA
With a paid adult entry, kids under 18 get in free to Masterworks concerts at the Florida Orchestra with Classical Kids tickets.
LEARN ABOUT FLORIDA STATE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS HERE
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