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Family Getaways and Day Trips

FAMILY GETAWAYS AND DAY TRIPS IN NJ, AND NEARBY NY AND PA Pack up the family - what better way to…

3rd Annual Caregiver Canines® Variety Show - Barking Good Fun. April 6th

Sunday, April 6th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m Toms River High School East, 1225 Raider Way…

March 6-12: Crafting Family Memories - Family Fun For All Ages. More Things To Do!

Ready to get crafty? March is National Craft Month, so what better time to perfect a…

Have Fun and Teach Your Kids About Conservation

It's never too early to begin training the next generation of conservationists. At current rates of…

Use Field Trips for Cross Curriculum Learning

Why not mix it up and incorporate a science, history and language art lesson?

There’s nothing like the thrill of going on a Field Trip – and whether you are looking to supplement a lesson on history, science, or language arts, it’s usually pretty easy to find an appropriate spot. Sometimes, however, you need to think out of the box. Certainly you can learn about water at the science museum, but why not incorporate a lesson on H2O at an indoor water park or a Jersey beach?  Or how about teaching math skills as you collect pine cones at the local arboretum, or learn about flight at a butterfly garden.  Many sites can cross the curriculum barriers – and by mixing it up, not only will you keep the kids engaged, but will also probably open their minds to how interconnected everything they learn is.  So, if you’re ready for some novel Field Trip spots and ideas, read on!