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Educational Hotspots Teach Your Kids While Entertaining Them Story by Summer Traver
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re you trying to keep your children from becoming video-game-playing zombies all summer long? If you want to take them somewhere educational, but fun while school is out, here are some ideas that will keep them active but learning.
fishing, or stop by the petting zoo. “We have stuff to do for all ages out here,” Paul Williams, the owner of the ranch, said. “Kids don’t want to leave.” If you have a child who doesn’t enjoy playing outside and would rather be inside with electronics, this might be the answer to teach them an appreciation for nature and the great outdoors.
CEDAR CREEK RANCH A trip to Cedar Creek Ranch in Cedar PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Point can teach your children how to respectfully interact with animals. They’ll The Putnam County Historical Society in Hennepin is a great place to learn as they ride horses on a trail, go visit with lots of items to learn about. These local items can help children make the association that history is all around us. There are uniforms from the Civil War era that were donated from Putnam County families. There are also weapons used during that time that kids can view. Debbie Pletsch, a McNabb resident and teacher, recommends the Putnam County Historical Society because it is PHOTO BY SHANNON SERPETTE
Petting zoos, like this one at Cedar Creek Ranch in Cedar Point, offer kids a chance to learn about animals and treating all living things with kindness and respect.
18 July 2021 | Illinois Valley Parent | A NewsTribune Publication
