Earth Day is April 22nd. Now is a great time to plan and coordinate activities for your classroom or community group. The Earth Day Network is providing free downloadable toolkits to help you create a successful Earth Day event or lesson plan. Check out Earthday.org for complete information on how you can get involved in […]

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 practice shopping for healthy foods, than right in your local grocery […]

This month we feature a piece from educator Ron Berger who discusses the difference between simply taking a tour on a field trip and having students engage in field work research on site. As part of the Education Week series on field trips, he provides thoughts and examples of the power of deeper learning through […]

In our ongoing series of articles previously published by Education Week on important field trip topics, educators and other experts tackled the question of how teachers can maximize the learning potential of field trips. Last month we heard from educator Jennifer Orr. This month professor Herb Broda tackles the same question by providing insights for […]

Spring will inevitably  arrive in a few weeks — though the weather may not always cooperate with the calendar – now is a good time to plan some activities to get your classroom or group outdoors in the coming months. Schools that invest resources into creating outdoor experiences for their classes have felt the rewards […]

Plenty of young kids believe the bank doles out money anytime you need it. When our kids ask to buy a toy or other treat, it is important to talk about the value of money and how money is earned. Kids also need to learn about saving and managing money. These are all important conversations […]

Taking 20+ students outside the classroom to a museum, park, or science center can seem daunting. But with a little planning and a few tricks, you’ll have the peace of mind to take your class or group on an awesome adventure. 1. Count them often – before getting on the bus, when all together after […]

Helping students make real-world connections with the material they are studying brings a level of engagement that just can’t be found in a typical lecture or textbook. When students connect what their learning in school with what is going on in the world or in their own lives, they take ownership over learning about the […]

Education Week recently delved into exploring the value of field trip experiences for student learning. Educators from a variety of backgrounds were interviewed and provided their take on ways to make the most of field trips and included tips for making each trip successful. We believe these articles are very insightful and important for any […]

At the close of the year we often think of others – those in our families, schools, at work, and throughout our communities. The spirit of giving abounds throughout the holidays. Organizations in many communities are making it easier for you to share the giving spirit with the children in your life. Whether helping at […]