Winter Vacation for Homeschooling Families: Learning, Exploration and Fun Coexist

During the winter vacation, the cabin becomes a place of joy and exploration for homeschooling children and their families. This vacation, their lives are colorful, full of surprises, and gains.

A Day Begins: Sun, Art, and a Scientific Mystery

In the early morning, the sun shines on the cabin, awakening a new day. Symphony is concentrating on coloring the cabin logo named after her. Her serious look seems to be depicting the beauty that belongs to them. At the same time, other members of the family are also preparing for this day. The can of beer taken from the refrigerator isn’t for drinking. It’s a prop for a special scientific experiment—using beer to trap snails is novel and interesting.

Pond Construction: A Family Project

This vacation, they plan to build a brand new pond. This is not a simple project. It is necessary to place a fountain in the pond. A pump is then used to move water to a higher point to create a waterfall landscape. At the same time, it’s important to consider how to build an ecologically balanced environment. This ensures the pond is not only beautiful, but also a paradise for small animals. The children are looking forward to Sydney falling in love with this new pond, so they started various attempts.

The Beer Trap Experiment: Awaiting the Snails

Among them, the experiment of trapping snails with beer is particularly eye-catching. It is said that if you put a half-can of beer in a container and place it in a suitable place, snails or slugs will be attracted. So they carefully placed the container with beer in the yard, as if burying a mysterious “seed,” and waited for the snails to appear. After setting up the trap, they went to the regular Bible study every Wednesday. During the study, they examined Chapter 10 of the Gospel of Matthew in depth, discussed the 12 disciples, and shared their own insights.

Installing the Filter Pump: Advanced Technology in Action

After the study, they returned to the cabin and began to install the pond filter pump sponsored by Poposoap. This filter pump has an advanced multi-stage filtration system and a beautifully designed pump body. It is also more powerful than the previous old pump. During the installation process, they carefully studied the instructions. They then placed the pump in a suitable position at the bottom of the pond. They then adjusted the switch to control the water flow intensity and added the bio-balls and fine filter. At the same time, they learned that the diverter valve on the pump is very practical. It allows them to flexibly control the direction of the water flow. This provides more possibilities for managing water circulation in the pond.

Checking the Trap: Anticipation and Disappointment

When it was time to check the results of trapping snails with beer, everyone walked over with great anticipation. They headed to the spot where the container had been placed. However, the first inspection did not find any traces of snails, only some beer foam. But they were not discouraged, thinking the placement might not be ideal. They decided to move the container closer to the grass, hoping for a different result.

Lunch Break: Sharing Experiences and Delicious Sandwiches

In the busy interval, lunch time came. The sourdough peanut butter and jelly sandwich made by mom exuded an attractive aroma, replenishing everyone's energy. While enjoying a delicious lunch, the children shared their experiences and discoveries from the morning. Laughter echoed throughout the cabin.

Afternoon Activities: Science and Wood Carving

In the afternoon, Abram began a new exploration in the scientific cooperative. Meanwhile, the parents started carving wooden sticks at Mitchell’s house and continued the work after returning home. An ordinary wooden stick, under their careful carving, gradually became unique and interesting, showing the charm of handwork.

Second Check: No Snails, but Flies!

When checking the beer trap again, although there were still no snails, it attracted many flies. Although the experiment hasn’t produced the expected results yet, everyone remains hopeful for a surprise tomorrow. After all, the process of exploration itself is full of fun.

A Valuable Homeschooling Experience

This winter holiday is a precious time for these children who are studying at home to combine learning and practice. In the process of building a pond, they learned about the knowledge of ecosystems and engineering design. Through the experiment of trapping snails with beer, they understood the habits of small animals. In Bible study, they deepened their understanding of religious culture. The experience of installing a filter pump also exposed them to the application of modern scientific and technological products. Every moment in the cabin is full of the joy of exploration and discovery. Such a holiday experience will undoubtedly become an unforgettable memory in their growth process.