Homeschoolers learn as much outside the home as in it. Here you'll find listings of cultural and educational institutions, government resources, libraries, and bookstores. If you need a tutor, this is the best place for you to find one near you.
|
| |
| Museums |
| |
Explore the world of art, science, and history by visiting a museum in Texas. Museum trips can make your lessons come alive and can offer a fun way to spend the day learning.
|
|
| Zoos & Wildlife |
| |
You can read all you want in a book, but there is nothing like seeing the objects of your study up-close and personal when you visit a zoo, nature preserve, aquarium, or wildlife sanctuary. Visit the animal kingdom here in Texas, and you'll find a fun and interesting way to learn more about the natural world.
|
|
| Botanical Gardens |
| |
Share the natural world with your child at these botanical gardens and arboretums. These are wonderful places to go to go birding, work on your nature journals, or simply spend a lovely afternoon outdoors.
|
|
| Nature Centers |
| |
Nature centers are places where you can see the natural and historical world come alive. Browse through these nature centers in Texas and introduce your children to the world outside their door.
|
|
| Theater, Dance & Music |
| |
Visiting and viewing the arts expands your outlook on the world and can an inspiration to both you and your children. Browse through this list of theaters, dance companies, and music offerings in Texas.
|
|
| Historic Sites |
| |
Learn through history by visiting interesting historic sites around the state of Texas. Historic sites let you put a real face on the history that you've read about, making it more exciting for you and your children.
|
|
| National & State Parks |
| |
Continue your child's education as you explore the natural wonder of national and state parks in Texas.
|
|
| Public Resources |
| |
Connect with government and public agencies in Texas that can offer resources and opportunities for learning.
|
|
| State School Resources |
| |
A listing of public school resources, including Texas's Department of Education, school districts, and other useful information.
|
|
| Libraries |
| |
Libraries are an important resource for homeschoolers. Parents and children value librarians for the expertise they share when navigating the vast amounts of information found in today's libraries. Libraries also provide lending materials, educational materials, meeting space for support groups, and more.
|
|
| Bookstores |
| |
Where can you find homeschooling books, curricula, and supplies? Where can you get used books? Here is a list of bookstores around the state of Texas, with a special emphasis on those that are especially helpful for homeschoolers.
|
|
| Tutors & Teachers |
| |
Are you looking for a tutor? Need some help with a particular subject? Here are some resources to help you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Homeschooling and Libraries |
|
This blog is written by Adrienne Furness and represents efforts to explore the homeschooling world and help librarians build good relationships with homeschooling families. Adrienne is a freelance writer and Children's Librarian at the Webster Public Library outside of Rochester, New York. |
|
|
|
Texas State Aquarium |
|
The Texas State Aquarium is located in Corpus Christi. Your experience begins on the walkways which feature images of whales, rays, dolphins, sharks, and the Gulf of Mexico itself. You enter the building by walking under our ignature "waterfall" representing a full submersion into the Gulf of Mexico. Volunteer guides are stationed throughout the Aquarium to explain exhibits and answer questions. You not only travel an aquatic journey from the shore to the depths of the Gulf but also have the opportunity to observe dive shows, feeding demonstrations, and have a "hands on" experience with sharks, stingrays, hermit crabs, and more. |
|
|
|
San Antonio Zoological Gardens & Aquarium |
|
The San Antonio Zoo is located at the headwaters of the San Antonio River -- just minutes from the Alamo and the Riverwalk. Artesian water flows through the Zoo grounds, an abandoned rock quarry where tall oak, pecan, and bald cypress trees provide cool summer shade. Limestone cliffs surround the naturalistic enclosures and make dramatic backdrops for many of the animal habitats. Along the riverbank, humid, tropical conditions prevail, while a short distance away, semi-arid hillsides dominate. San Antonio's temperate climate makes it possible to keep most animals in outside enclosures year round.
|
|
|
|
Gladys Porter Zoo |
|
The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor oriented zoological and botanical park dedicated to the preservation of nature. The Gladys Porter Zoo is located on 31-acres in central Brownsville.
The Zoo's living collections are comprised of plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and invertebrates from most major ecosystems. There are over 1,500 animal specimens, representing approximately 400 species, 47 of which are listed as endangered. The botanical collection is comprised of over 250 species and subspecies of tropical and neo-tropical plants. |
|
|
|