Over Thanksgiving break, my family and I took a much needed vacation to Circle Bar B Guest Ranch & Stables in Santa Barbara, California. My kids had just completed their first trimester of school and I was gearing up for a very busy work season. So, off we went to Santa Barbara. Located less than …
There are approximately 170 species of butterflies in Southern California. We are also lucky enough to live in a climate where we can watch and observe the Monarch Butterfly Migration Season. To our advantage, there are numerous parks, sanctuaries and nature playgrounds where the Monarch butterflies like to migrate to. Every year adult Monarch Butterflies …
One of my favorite aspects of planning field trips is finding unique places to visit in Southern California. Taking a field trip to your local airport is one of them! Spending time at your local airport is an educational and fun way to watch what happens at the airport. This works best at airports that …
Last April, I shared with you 4 Grocery Store Field Trips For Kids in Southern California. In 2015, I also led a field trip for 12 kids and their parents to Bristol Farms in Newport Beach, California. We received an exclusive tour of the store and learned about the inner workings of how a grocery store is …
Field trips give students educational experiences away from their regular school environment. Popular field trip sites include zoos, nature centers, community agencies such as fire stations and hospitals, government agencies, local businesses and science museums. But what about a field trip to your local restaurant? A restaurant field trip can awaken the desire in a …