We decided to escape the house for our history, science, and art lessons. Once the kids knew we going to be leaving the house they worked very hard to get their essay outlines finished. Once the outlines were finished, lunch was packed and my gas card was found off to the Denver Botanical Gardens we went.
During the trip we talked about the north-south, east-west directions and freeway-highway differences. We found vowels and numbers in the signs, and the kids helped to navigate the way to our distination. Before heading inside we reviewed our science and art objectives for the day, then went in.
The Denver Botanical Gardens has a new Children's Garden with running stream, a place for digging, and a soon to be lake. Lots of places to explore and play. Soon the kids found the mountains then the running stream. Jade and Jairon were able to learn about the water cycle. We found all four cycles happening for Jairon. For Jade we were able to see the diry water entering one area and coming out another area cleaned. Corbyn was able to watch dragonflies in the Children's Garden.
Later we went into the main garden area and explored the Japenese Garden. The kids LOVED the stream there and the lake with the Koi. We stopped on a dock and did our art lesson. For art the kids drew the Koi in the water. While they were drawing the fish they all got excited when they saw a turtle pop up a couple of times.
On our way back to the car we headed into the kids favorate area, the Rain Forest. They love looking at the plants, talking about the how look different each time we go. They love the rainy areas within the Rain Forest room.
Today is one of the reasons and days I really love about homeschooling. The last minute feildtrips and how many objectives can be taught all at once. They really seemed to enjoy the combined history, science, and art lesson today.
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