National Nutrition Month shines a light on the importance of eating real, healthy foods that nourish the body. With a few days left in March, it is not too late to share this critical message with your growing students. In last month’s newsletter, we focused on the nutrition field trips many grocery stores offer through […]
What is your class doing this year for Earth Day? Whether you’re organizing Earth Day activities for the first time or have some Earth Day traditions already, we’ve got some ideas to help you join the cause! On April 22nd, 1970, an estimated 20 million people in the United States participated in events that started […]
Celebrate Nutrition Month with a field trip to your local market! Field Trip Factory has several field trips that focus on health and nutrition, taking students to grocery stores all over the United States and Canada. Where better to learn the basics of a nutritious diet, participate in hands-on activities about the food groups, and […]
Volunteering for a school or youth group field trip can be very exciting and maybe a little stressful for new chaperones. I know I always have a deep appreciation for my kids’ teachers after spending the day with them and their class on a field trip. Help chaperones make the day a smooth and fun […]
Here at Field Trip Factory, we so enjoy reading the testimonials we receive from teachers and group leaders after they have taken a Field Trip Factory trip. It is gratifying to read how the experiences are affecting students’ lives and hear about the lessons they are learning firsthand. It is a true testament to our […]
Field Trip Factory now offers content that supports each of our FREE field trips! To help you better prepare your students for an upcoming field trip, FTF has created suggested pre-trip classroom ideas and activities as well as post-trip activities to extend the learning after the trip. Pre-trip activities: Activate prior knowledge by discussing what […]
Bring some new experiences to your classroom for 2016! If you feel like you’ve been going through the motions recently, find a way to mix things up in your classroom. Introduce a new activity into one of your lessons or take learning outside the classroom with a local field trip. You can always check out […]
January 10th was National Sunday Supper Day, a day that reminds us of all of the benefits of eating together as a family. Kids seem less likely to become overweight. They’re less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol. There is less stress and tension at home. Families will talk – about their problems, dreams, and everyday lives. […]
At Field Trip Factory, we believe passionately in the value of structured experiential learning and the importance of strengthening our community connections. This holiday season, Field Trip Factory has plenty to be thankful for. In 2015 alone, we have provided over 200,000 students with meaningful experiential learning trips within their own communities! And our work […]
Building stronger communities by engaging students and community groups in local experiences is a significant goal of Field Trip Factory. Pick ‘n Save, one of our partners who delivers memorable field trips at its stores, is also connecting with and building a stronger community in Milwaukee County. “Hunger is not only a problem of poverty; […]
