Zoomars

We had the best field trip today. Went to Zoomar's Petting Zoo in San Juan Capistrano. What a great place for kids and adults. It is a petting zoo with goats, birds, turkey's, llamas, and a large enclosed area with rabbits, chickens and guinea pigs. We had lunch at the wonderful park next door with its unique playground equipment and beautiful landscape. Then we walked around old town SJC with the train station and cute shops before going back into Zoomars for more fun. We were there for just over four hours, much longer than I planned.



It was again a treat to be present and see the transformation take place in the boys as they timidly approached the animals at first. After time, they found their confidence and courage to befriend these gentle creatures. Towards the end of our day, I found it fascinating watching Ian instruct another young girl on the "ways" to pick up the rabbits and guinea pigs ;-)

All this got me to thinking about how wrapped up I get in the "book" side of our schooling and how easily I forget about the "life" experience side of schooling - one of the perks of being a homeschooler.

It was a refreshing day of schooling for all of us.

Thought I'd share.