Posts Tagged ‘field trips’
Field Trips
On this day one decade ago, Mikey went on a field trip with his fourth grade class. They went to the Eli Whitney Museum. A man who spent his later years in Connecticut, Eli Whitney is well-known for inventing the cotton gin and more broadly for his impact on manufacturing in the United States. My…
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If you do one Fall activity with your special needs child, I’d go with apple picking. Here’s why: It’s outside, usually relatively quiet, the timing is open-ended so it can be as long or as short as you want and there are snacks naturally offered all along the way. This was a fun day out with…
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Known for its Beluga Whales, Mystic Aquarium isn’t too far from our home, and it has always been a favorite destination. When my boys were tiny, I used to sing them a song called Baby Beluga (by Raffi). I am sure I was singing it on this day as well (maybe only to myself if they were…
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