A Thousand Rivers-

[Mike__M]

6. Farming & gardening

Hi elleng! I'd say homestead-scale farming and gardening are great for kids. Most of our homeschooling friends, even the rigid school-at-home families, have at least some chickens. Whether it's cause or effect, I don't know, but animals and learning seem to go together. I think it's one of few endeavors in the modern world where kids can (are even expected to) participate in real tasks that have real rewards for the whole family. A gold star on a worksheet doesn't compare to a basket of eggs (or blueberries) carried into the kitchen for tomorrow's breakfast.