As I've discussed our plans for the coming year with friends and family, more than a few people have asked that we start a blog in order for them to follow along. So, here it is! I'll warn you, though -- I'm new to this, so it may take me a while to figure out what I'm doing.
To summarize our plans for the year in a nutshell, we have enrolled both of our children in a virtual academy school program (free public school from home) and now are able to complete school anywhere that we can find internet. With this freedom, we are going to travel as much as we are able. The kids have asked that we travel to all 50 states, which is probably beyond what we can accomplish in a year on our budget, but we're going to give it our best shot!
The kids are going to help plan the trip and our stops along the way, and we intend to include a good number of historical sites, battlefields, museums, monuments, National Parks and anything else that looks interesting. We're hoping that this first-hand look at places of historical significance will greatly supplement the kids' knowledge of American history, and help create some framework and context that helps them to truly understand the diversity of our nation.
We've already had one trip this summer which I will describe in more detail when I find the time. I'll probably also toss in some posts that explain what our virtual school program is like and how we chose it. The kids will also be chiming in from time to time with their own descriptions of places we visit.
We hope you enjoy exploring with us!
Good luck on your journey! You'll be missed at Nichols.
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