The other day my son told me, “Hey mom, you know living at the farm is like being on a field trip all the time!”
In a lot of ways, he’s right. My boys have seen things and learned about topics often only introduced on field trips. For example:
They can tell you the history behind this shoe:
They know how to use these to preserve food:
They gather eggs from chickens and pet the turkeys:
They have learned about starting plants from seeds, fertilizing and weeding:
They eat dinner twice a week surrounded by butter churns and cast iron skillets:
They have wandered through these woods, playing in the creek, looking at plants and searching for bugs:
They have learned what to do if the cows charge at them:
They have learned how to chop and carry wood for the fireplace:
All of these are lessons often taught only during field trips with school or scouts. Instead of waiting for a special occasion, my kids have had the opportunity to live here, explore, and talk with experts every day. We are so blessed that the owners of Thus Far Farm, Mary and Bill, have not only given our children the opportunity to explore, but they have been ready and willing to explain and answer questions. Living a field trip is one of the best things I’ve ever done for my kids!
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