Social Studies and Field Trips: 2025-26

We participated in a "Taste of the World" program at our local library this past year, as well as helping out at various fundraisers and church events. In addition to trips to local parks, we took our first family beach trip to Cape May.

Both boys have enjoyed learning more about the world, especially the names and locations of countries and national flags.



We also went to the Philadelphia Zoo.




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