Modern Homeschool Today

When planning our Northern Territory adventure we were told that Desert Park was the the must-see destination for homeschoolers. Upon arrival each child is given a set of headphones with a device so that they can find out more about each area by entering the corresponding number. This is a bit of fun for the older kids who can figure out how to use it and are willing to listen to the explanations. Get your walking shoes on..... You need your walking shoes on as there's a lot of walking through beautiful natural bush land. The path leads you around to different habitats unique to the Northern Territory including dessert rivers, ranges and gorges, sand country and woodlands along with information about how Aboriginal people lived off the land. I found that the most interesting realising just how intimately Aboriginal people knew the land and survived for centuries in such a dry climate. Go see the live show.....   It also has a center where you ...

While travelling in the Northern Territory we visited the Alice Springs Reptile Center. DS1 told me we HAD to see a crocodile while we were in the Northern Territory because otherwise the trip would be pointless! So, off we went. It was a fantastic opportunity for the boys to see and learn more about reptiles. It inspired many questions and opportunities for discussion as they were able to not only see snakes and lizards but also touch them. The reptile show was a good introduction to the world of reptiles and the kids were given the opportunity to hold a snake. It's not a large center so we took our time reading the information provided then finished our morning by visiting what we had all been waiting for - Terry the crocodile. The reptile center has an underground viewing area so you can see the crocodile up close and personal. It was fascinating. We stood for quite a while as he (she?) slowly moved through the water watching us very intentl...