Libraries

Libraries have many children's books, magazines, and educational DVDs you can use for your homeschool. Libraries also have free children's programs like story time, arts and crafts, games, and holiday events.

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Museums

There are many museums across the country that are free. There may be a free art museum, history museum, natural history museum, or science museum near you. Some museums have children's activities. Museums help children appreciate art, science, history, and culture.

Parks

Parks provide an outdoor experience to learn about nature. You can take a walk on a trail and observe the animals and plants. Some parks have a visitor center which has information to educate people about nature and the environment. They may have displays of small live animals or displays about natural history like preserved mounted animals or nature dioramas. Other natural places to visit are nature centers, gardens, and farms.​ 

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Businesses

Visit a fire station, police station, bank, post office, city hall, grocery store, nursing home, hospital, non-profit organization, factory, recycling center, tv or radio station, movie theater, performing arts center, or university. Some places provide tours or someone who works there to talk about and show what that they do. 

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