Homeschool Help

My friend, Mara, and I are in charge of activities and field trips in our region for our cover school.  We have been kicking around different ideas of things that we want to do, and it is taking us a little time to figure out the best way to plan and organize the trips.

1.      Don’t over plan.  It will be frustrating if only a few people show up for the events that you plan.  Start small and you will have less stress and probably a better turn out.

2.      Get a buddy.  There is no way to plan for the unexpected, but having a partner that helps set up and plan the activities will help.  If one person can’t make it then there is another person that knows the in’s and out’s of the plans.

3.      Watch the dollar signs.  It may be tough financially for the country today but it is tough for homeschoolers all the time.  The more free activities that you can plan for field trips then the happier the homeschool parents will be.

4.      Talk to your community.  Visit the town hall, the local paper, the police station or fire station or any of the businesses or offices that might be of interest to the homeschool group.  We’ve been to the paper, the radio station and the fire station.  It is always amazing at the number of people that have never experienced any of these before.

5.      Be on time.  Even if no one else shows up on time the coordinator should – and be early if possible.  It gives you a chance to confirm your plans and also lets you great any new homeschoolers that may participate.

Planning field trips is not as difficult as it may seem.  Find something that you and your family want to do and then invite other families to join you.  Before you know it you will be a field trip pro.