Homeschooling Somewhere in Between

Last week we went on a two night field trip to Devil’s Den State Park (about a 4 hour drive from us) with a couple of other homeschooling families.  We had wonderful Autumn weather and took our time hiking and climbing the Devil’s Den trail.     When we got back, more than one relative asked, so, what did they learn?

Um, really?

Well,

They learned to appreciate the simple, unplugged beauty all around them.

They learned that any place can be a stop for quiet reflection and self expression

They learned caution

They learned to face a fear head on

And to conquer a physical challenge

They learned to help those smaller than themselves

And most of all, to enjoy a nice Autumn day.

Good enough?

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