Field Trip Factory is proud to announce new Field Trip opportunities both in the US and Canada. Featuring lessons ranging from digital media literacy to the importance of natural, sustainable, green choices, we look forward to rolling out trips that inspire new levels of hands-on learning. For a list of all the programs in your […]
Teacher Perspective: Finding the Right Field Trip
This guest post comes to us from Amanda Pauley, the teacher and voice behind the blog Mrs. Pauley’s Kindergarten. Finding the Right Field Trip I am a kindergarten teacher in Illinois. I have been teaching for seven years. Each year I planned at least one field trip for both my grade level partner and myself. I […]
4 Reasons to Get Outside the Classroom This Winter
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 […]
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, […]