Going on a field trip can be a new adventure that leaves a lasting impression on students of all ages. While a special trip outside of the classroom only lasts for a few hours, the lessons it teaches can be implemented back at school and at home in a variety of different ways. It’s Field […]
14 Spring-Into-Summer Activities for Kids
It’s easy to see that we’re advocates of fun and educational activities that get kids up and out of the classroom and into the community. Whether you’re a teacher, parent or group leader, there’s always need for a little activity inspiration to get outside as the season starts to heat up. We’ve gathered together some […]
Hands-On Healthy Snacking
Today’s guest post comes to us from Jessi Boehme, RDN at Tasty Table Topics. For fun, educational, nutrition field trips in your area, click here! Do you ever find that you’re running out of healthy options for kid’s school snacks? Maybe they’re a picky eater but you want to make sure they’re still getting adequate […]
You Told Us: Easy Tips for Staying Healthy All Year Round
During National Nutrition Month this past March, we asked you the simple question: how you stay healthy all year round? National nutrition month is over, but we’ve brought together some of your top tips for staying on top of healthy eating, plus some delicious healthy recipe collections to make enjoying healthy meals even easier. So, […]
Fun Ways to Get Outside the Classroom for Earth Month
Did you know…April is Earth Month!? A time to celebrate new blooms after a long and cold winter. After a season of staying cooped up, we’ve gathered together some fun ideas to get outside the classroom this April. We have some environmentally-themed Field Trips we can’t to share with you, plus great activities that are […]
New For You: Fresh Field Trips Launching this Spring!
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 […]
5 Easy Ways to Celebrate National Nutrition Month Plus A Great Giveaway
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual recognition of the importance of eating healthy to our everyday lives. Field Trip Factory is committed to nutrition education and orchestrates thousands of tours each year around the US and Canada focused on student health & wellness. Enter this Month’s Giveaway: The Giant Eagle Health & Wellness School Giveaway […]
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 […]
What’s New at FTF: Two New Features to Help Teachers, Group Leaders and More
This past year, the Field Trip Factory website debuted a bold new look and feel. Along with a little light site construction, the team at FTF is continually working on features that make booking great field trips simply a breeze. Take a look at some of our newest features that help accomplish field trip bookings […]
You Told Us: Favorite Field Trip Ideas
This past December, Field Trip Factory conducted a simple survey asking what you, our community, is looking for when it comes to Field Trips. Thank you so much to everyone who responded. If you didn’t take our December survey, don’t worry…there will be plenty of chances in the future to share your opinions to help […]