Plot Study

Our first week of school, W had a science lesson that involved staking out a plot for a plot study. I noticed in E's science text that it also required her to do a plot study, but for the next week. I decided that I would just catch E up to the plot study lesson so we could do this all together. So we ventured out one Wednesday afternoon, packed a lunch and some water, put on some hats, and walked for quite awhile, probably 1.5 miles. L, my 3 yo was having such a hard time. It was very hot and she wanted to be carried, which of course I couldn't do because I had to push a stroller.

We stopped halfway to eat lunch and battled some wasps. The baby was happy and calm and enjoyed the view.

The kids had their worksheets and observed life for about 15 minutes. The walk back was worse than the walk there. Just too hot! Ha ha! But that's okay, I really feel like it was a great bonding experience as a family. I know it will be a memory for the rest of the lives.

I post about this simple activity because it's just one reason I love homeschooling my kids. It forces us to get out and do stuff together LEARNING. Not just going to the park and playing, but actually learning together.