I’ve written a lot about the Science Museum of Minnesota over the past year. In January, I shared photos of the kids conducting DNA experiments, and in August I introduced you to Collector’s Corner. But Friday was our last visit for a while. Our annual membership expires this week — yet another reminder of our family’s journey beyond homeschooling.
I could rave about Collector’s Corner forever — the dedicated volunteers, the interesting natural pieces that get traded, and the love for learning it fostered in my kids. But our regular visits also encouraged family and friends to look for wonderful objects as well.
This time, both kids were thrilled to arrive with turtle shells Dad found during hunting, and deer antlers from their aunt and uncle. A museum volunteer read their reports and quizzed them about their finds.
The kids discussed at length how they would spend all their pooled points earned from the turtle shell and antlers, as well as points left over from previous trades. While they carefully decided together which agates, geodes and other items they’d choose, the volunteer told me, “I can’t believe how well they cooperate.”
Hmpf. Two more dollars bite the dust.
Yes, a peaceful memory to carry with me as I endure future sibling squabbles in the car, at the computer, in front of the television, during Monopoly….
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4:47 pm
money well spent Kelly!!!
8:32 am
LOL Our posts always seem so different! *wink* Must be the difference in age of the kids! Someday I’ll have such dignified, obviously educational PTT’s ! LOL Hope your T-giving was blessed! Have a great week!
7:03 pm
You have brought some very special memories of childhood museum ventures to my mind this evening.A heart-warming post indeed!
Cheers!
– Jo
10:39 am
Passing the torch at Collector’s Corner
Our science museum membership is running out, and this was our last time to visit Collector’s Corner for a while. Please stop by and read about why we think it’s been such a great experience over the past year.
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