7 New Field Trips Focusing on Food and Healthy Choices Field Trip Factory has partnered with Weis, Schnucks, and the Spartan Nash group of grocery stores including D&W Freshmarkets, Dan’s Supermarket, Family Fare Supermarkets, Family Fresh Markets, and VG’s Grocery. Each of these grocers offers FREE engaging tours for students to learn about nutrition, the farm-to-table […]

If you want to incorporate financial literacy topics into your curriculum this month, check out these recommendations for elementary through high school students.  The Practical Money Skill website has several helpful resources for teachers looking to incorporate some financial literacy into their curriculum for students grades K-12 and into adulthood. Check out this easy to […]

Your class is ready for Earth Day 2019! A field trip to the beach or local park to clean up waste is planned, a viewing of Disneynature’s Penguins movie is paid for, or a cleanup and planting of the school garden is scheduled and students are excited. But do you and your students know about […]

Technology is helping teachers and trip sponsors bring life-changing field trips to 150,000 students each year. Thanks to a proprietary technology backbone the Field Trip Factory provides quick and easy ways to book powerful experiential learning experiences. This offers educators the benefits of speed and ease to make the field trip process as easy as […]

Two organizations are making it easier for you to grow food and share it with your community. Rob Greenfield’s Free Seed Project and the team of Ample Harvest and Tasty Bite are giving away seeds for free to individuals or organizations who commit to grow and share the fruits of their labor with others in […]

School composting programs teach students about reducing waste, protecting our natural resources, and how to create a successful garden. By diverting the waste from school cafeterias, students can improve school gardens, lower the school’s landfill waste, and receive an invaluable experience in setting up, managing and remaining committed to a school program to make it […]

Nutrition Month is a perfect time to try out some fun no-bake recipes in the classroom. When kids cook they learn math and science concepts, improve fine and gross motor skills, and practice language and reading skills. While students are prepping the food, incorporate discussions about making nutritious choices, where are food comes from, and […]

During Nutrition Month many of us will plan or participate in activities that get students cooking. Knowing what to eat can be just as important as knowing how to prepare it. Here are some tips for food safety to keep in mind during your cooking activities next month. And as always, make sure an adult […]

The National Science Teachers Association is a great source for free materials and lesson ideas for the classroom. Updated regularly, the NSTA website provides a wealth of interesting activities, graphics, booklets, and more for all ages!   The most recent resources listed include an activity that will teach students in grades 6-8 about the impact […]

Get Ready for Nutrition Month In March! What are your plans for Nutrition Month? Go beyond the worksheets and books about healthy eating and take your class on a field trip in the aisles of your local grocery stores. Field Trip Factory offers a number of free trips across the United States and Canada that […]