For some across the country, “winter” can mean sunshine and 70 degree weather. For most of us, especially around Field Trip Factory’s Chicago-based HQ, winter brings freezing temperatures and the need for a little inspiration. So, what to do with your class or student group when the weather outside is less than ideal? Use this […]
6 Easy Healthy Tips for the Holiday Season
For a little extra guidance during this holiday season, we asked nutrition experts for the skinny on maintaing kid’s healthy habits during winter break and the holiday season. Check out our collection below of easy, healthy tips for the holidays, especially tailored for kids. Field Trip Factory strives to bring nutrition lessons to children in […]
Kid-Friendly Nutritious Holiday Recipe
Teaching Kids to Eat Healthy
Learning about nutrition can be an interactive experience for children, starting at a young age. Field Trip Factory offers trips for school and non-school groups teaching the fundamentals of eating healthy, staying fit and learning what it takes to make healthy choices. We asked family nutrition blogger Jenny Layton for some easy tips to teach healthy […]
Become a Sugar-Buster For Kids’ Good Nutrition!
Guest Post by Cindy Silver, Registered Dietitian www.marketbasketnutrition.com Do your kids love sugary foods and snacks? Do they go nuts for drinks that pack in the sugar? Do they expect a sweet cookie, cupcake or ice cream for dessert day-after-day? Sugar isn’t what kids’ bodies need nor is it great for your dental bill. As […]
Field Trip Factory Newsletter Archive
Please browse our newsletter archive to learn more about free field trips, great activities, teacher testimonials, learning quotes and more! 2015 Newsletters: October 2015 September 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 2014 Newsletters: December 2014 November 2014 Fall Canada 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January […]
Easy Holiday Recipes: Good Nutrition & Great Flavors
Guest Post by Cindy Silver, Registered Dietitian www.marketbasketnutrition.com It can be tough to come up with a holiday menu for Thanksgiving. Or, it can be totally overwhelming. For many of us, Roast Turkey is at the center of the feast. But, what next? Here is a very do-able holiday feast menu with easy-to-make recipes. Or, […]
Field Trip Factory: In the News
Check out some of the latest education and field trip news, curated by Field Trip Factory. Do you have a great tip for Education News? Be sure to contact us. January 2014 What if Toys are the New Textbooks? Lessons from Nelson Mandela’s Life and Legacy 9 Organizations Changing the STEM Equations Replicating Success: Project-Based […]
FTF is Thankful For…
Hi there, I’m Ashley, managing editor of the Field Trip Factory blog. I wanted to take some time to share what Field Trip Factory is thankful for, in the spirit of the season. Students and Teachers Over the past twenty years, Field Trip Factory has conducted close to 35,000+ Field Trips. Why do we do what […]
Teacher Talk: The Importance of Field Trips
Why Field Trips are Important “Why are field trips worth it?” Field Trip Factory posed this question to some of our favorite education bloggers around the country. Their responses speak volumes about why field trips are important, and why we strive to connect communities through the power of experiential learning. We spoke to Allie McDonald, […]