Daniel Academy: Senate Page For A Day

Have you ever just sat and thought about the wonderment of God? I do and it leaves me in awe! God's timing is always perfect and he knows what he doing, way before we half way figure it out. I am referring to the a post I put on here a few weeks ago. I thought my curriculum told us to discuss the way a bill becomes a law, but it didn't, it said to write a law. By the time I realized what had happened, the school day was done and we had a lot of fun : ) At least they learned something! Look at it here:

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/barrynmissy1972/665398/

Yesterday, my two older children were able to serve as Senate Pages at our local State House. My daughter served about 2 years ago, but my son was unable to go at that time, due to his age. He didn't miss it this time around! Very educational experience for all of us. Since we were at the State Capitol Building, of course part of the discussion was how a bill becomes a law! Perfect! My son was excited, because he had a, "I GET IT!" moment. I just love those times!

Some of the things they did were to take a tour of the State House-including the Supreme Court, run errands, deliver notes to senators in their offices, and help the senate interns. From there I met up with them and we went to lunch in a nearby mall. After lunch, they went to the Senate Floor and met our Senator of whom they got thier picture taken with-cool! They helped out in there, by delivering messages-I heard from lobbyists and doing other small tasks. It was very educating and enlightening.

While they were serving, I was able to take a free tour of the House- it is beautiful! I really wouldn't think of a Government building being pretty, considering I was raised military, but this one is an exception. There is so much history in the building. I saw and sat in some the representatives seats and the senators seats. The room with my state's supreme court was covered in wood paneling made from wood in my state.

After my experience, I would strongly suggest that you check out your state senate and see if they have a similar program. If you have to drive a bit of a way, it's worth it. I met some really nice parents from different parts of my state and my children enjoyed theirs as they paged together.

Alright, here are some pics:

Outside of State House