Other Home Schooling Activities

Yesterday I did reading up on different states require for you to Home School.  I read up on every state but ours.  I think after reading up on everyone else's requirements I am a little afraid to know what will be required of us "officially."  I will be doing that today so I can better prepare for the "school year" ahead of us.  Since I know that some states require more than others, I did decide to back log document what stuff we have been doing since I do want to have things documented.  Also, I am learning of all the teachable moments you have with your kids.  Here are a few:
- helped at garage sale at the check out. Alohi practice identifying coins, counting change, along with character traits like service and customer service.
- grocery shopping. making list, comparing prices, and more money practice
- playing at the park. color practice, counting steps, counting number of swings, looking for nature items, etc...
- Tulsa Workshop. There were kid programs. Puppet Shows, Science lessons, singing and arts/crafts.
- driving in the car. singing abs, days of the week and counting. there is so much you can do in the car!
- pet store. Alohi and Po'o watched two girls groom a dog. They spent 30 minutes watching, asking what they were doing, telling me things they were seeing.  Also, looked at all the other animals they had there.
So these are just a few things that I have found that I need to document.  "School Time" won't always look like paper work, but it will come with it.  I am sure I will find more activities that I could count towards Home Schooling.

Another thing that I love about this opportunity is going on field trips.  For example, the science museum, the zoo, history museums, art museums, and so much! I am looking forward to these time with the kids and experiencing new things. Also, while doing all our road trips I will be able to find educational stops to make along the way.