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August 23, 2016 By Jaime Leave a Comment

I remember one of the best parts of attending public school as a child were the Field Trip days! As soon as the permission slips were sent home, the excitement set in and the countdown was on! Would we be riding in a school bus? Would we carpool? Would we be back for lunch and afternoon recess? Would we get to go home early that day? Such fun memories!

And then the school budgets were cut and funding for ‘extra’ things like field trips was tossed out the window. I remember as an elementary teacher the dread I felt in having to tell my students that there would be no field trips that year or we could only afford to take a trip to the neighborhood park.

There is so much for kids (and adults) to learn in the world outside of just reading text books and the classroom environment. There are so many rich and exciting adventures to be had and memories to be made!

I think one of the best things I love about homeschooling (and about us being independent unschoolers), is that literally every single day has the chance to be an awesome Field Trip day! Kids interested in tide pools? Head to the nearest beach! Kids love reading about mummies? Check out your local museums! Kids never heard of people eating squid or octopus? Head to the nearest Asian market!

The important thing to remember is that a “Field Trip” does not have to just be a ‘tie-in’ to what is found in required grade-level curriculum. It can be anything that fosters new knowledge, sparks curiosity, explores real-life learning, prompts kids to ask questions, inspires personal growth, fuels passion about a subject…..anything!

Here are 50 AWESOME Fun, Cheap, & Free Field Trip Ideas for homeschoolers – Or anyone!

RESTAURANTS  – Kids love  to go out to eat, so getting to see how their favorite eatery works is so much fun! We loved touring one of our local In-N-Out restaurants. The tour was free and the kids got a behind the scenes look at the prep kitchen (the french fry machine, the produce being chopped), receiving room (massive crates of farm fresh potatoes and onions), and the burger grilling area. And, after the tour, the kids were all treated to a free meal!

TIP:  The cost and educational offerings may vary greatly. Some places may offer a cooking demo or allow kids to make their own meal. One of our local pizzerias offers a tour where kids can make their own personal pizza for $5. A local snow cone shop does tours that include a real snowball fight and a snow cone for $10.

WHERE:  Stop in to your favorite fast food joint, chain restaurant, ice cream parlor, sandwich shop, donut shop, or Mom & Pop coffee shop and ask about tours. A visit to an ethnic restaurant (think Chinese, Vietnamese, Philipino, Japanese, Mexican, Italian, Moroccan, Indian, etc.) would make for a great cultural experience!

MUSEUMS  – We live in Southern California and there are so many awesome museums to explore – everything from art to science to space to natural history! We also soon discovered that museum admissions can be awfully pricey, so we looked into purchasing a “museum pass” that included unlimited admissions to nearly 20 venues. Just a couple of visits has more than paid for the cost of the pass!

TIP: Look online to see if there are any museums in your area that offer ‘homeschool’ days or participate in city-wide free museum days where admission is free for kids and/or teachers or prices are reduced.

WHERE:  hands-on children’s museums, modern art, natural history, space, engineering, sports, military, state history, Smithsonian Institutions, archaeological, dinosaur, geology, Egyptian, Hall of Fame, anthropology, astronomy, technology, agriculture, even virtual museums that you can visit from the comfort of your home!

GO EXPLORING  – We recently traveled to San Diego to check out a really cool shipwreck  I saw on the news! Before we went we looked up aerial photos of the site and old pictures of the ship in its heyday. We had a blast thinking about the stories of the people that traveled on the ship and what life was like in the “olden” days!

TIP: Bring along a camera and let kids document whatever cool things they discover along the way and save the photos for future reference or projects. Pack a ‘treasure’ bag and start a collection (rocks, leaves, insects, shells, pine cones, pressed flowers, etc.) to remember your excursions! Use broken crayons to make rubbings of signs, leaves, historical grave markers, etc.

WHERE:  Try geocaching, hiking, rock climbing, whale watching, snorkeling, bike riding…

AGRICULTURE (U Pick Farm)  – Schedule a trip to a local u-pick fruit or vegetable farm! Many farmers are happy to give tours of the farm operations (barns, animals, tractors, harvesting equipment, seeds). After the tour, kids can grab a pail and pick while learning how food grows. It is important to note that farm prices are a bit higher than the supermarket (and many farmers require you to pay for all  that you’ve picked), so be sure to set a limit on exactly how much kids can harvest.

TIP: If you have a picky eater, this is a great way to encourage tasting! Let the kids help make a new recipe with what was harvested – we loved making these  bakery-style Blueberry Muffins !

WHERE:  Look for berry farms (strawberry and blueberry seem to be the most popular in our area), pumpkin patches, community gardens, or check the “free” section on Craigslist for “gleaning” opportunities with local residents that have an abundance of produce to share. Head to your local farmer’s market and ask the farmers if they offer any u-pick days or start a garden yourself! You can also visit a garden center, nursery, flower show, flower farm…

SUPERMARKET  – We had a chance to tour our local Stater Bros. Market and found the whole experience so interesting! The children were led around the various departments and given samples (slice of cheese from the dairy dept., apple from the produce dept., potato wedge from the deli counter, etc.) and the tour guide taught us something in every department (Why are green bell peppers cheaper? Green peppers are picked early and take less time/water to grow!). The butcher showed how they cut and process the meats and even the machine that packaged it. The bakery gal showed the kids how she decorated a birthday cake and gave the kids a cookie. The produce guy showed us the enormous compost bin for all the rotting food. The warehouse receiving gal operated the forklift. And, of course, we all went into the deep freeze! After the tour our group was given a bag of treats and each kiddo got a knapsack full of goodies!

TIP:  Find a local ethnic supermarket (Mexican, Asian, Russian, Indian, etc.) and let the kids explore all the different foods of the world. The food smells, the languages spoken, the variety, the people…all wonderful ways to broaden a child’s cultural perspective without the cost of travel!

WHERE:  Ask at the customer service counter at your local grocery stores about tours or educational programs.

PUBLIC LIBRARY  – We live in a really small town and our local public library is not the greatest. Boy were we thrilled to take a tour of the huge library in another nearby city! Our whole library could fit into the children’s section! Ha!

The kids were given a brief history of the city (when the Native Americans were here, when the explores arrived, names of famous leaders, when the city was formed, etc.) and then a tour of the inner workings of the library. They had an automated check-in system that was nothing short of the Jetson’s! Items dropped into the book return were placed on a conveyor belt one at a time and then a computer scanned the magnetic ‘security’ tag and sorted the item into huge bins by section! Amazing!

The children’s librarian showed the kids where to find reference books (and how to use them!), fiction, non-fiction, foreign language items, and movies. There was also a story time and kids got a pencil and book mark after the tour! Fun!

TIP:  Let the kids sign up for their own library card (if they’re old enough and don’t already have one!). Help them to read the application and fill it out themselves. Great experience for all those future job and college applications! Older kids may appreciate learning how the Dewey Decimal System works and how to search for items on the library’s catalog computers.

WHERE:  If you don’t have a public library in your town or you think it’s not that great, head to the next major city and check out the libraries there (you may still have ‘privileges’ there if the libraries share the same county). If you live near a town that has a state library that is always fun to explore. Or even a University library!

Here are some more fun ideas for field trip adventures!

HIGHSCHOOLS AND COLLEGES – Call the theater, art, music, science, or sports departments of your local schools and see if there are any upcoming plays, exhibits, fairs, concerts, field days, or games kids can attend. Inquire with the astronomy department about public access days at the observatory (maybe the kids can view a meteor shower!). The administration may even be willing to show the kids around the campus!

STATE & COUNTY FAIRS  – Check out the website of your local fairs and see if there are any educational opportunities, tours, presentations, or even lesson ideas. Our local county fair offered tours to school kids before the fairgrounds opened to the public. The kids got to see the livestock barns, meet the farmers, touch the animals, see a fire safety presentation, and watch a show.

ANIMALS & WILDLIFE  – Whether it’s livestock, jungle animals, predators, sharks, or endangered species there are lots of great places to explore creatures! Check out a local zoo, petting zoo, pet store, 4-H club, private farm or ranch, equine club, reptile store, animal shelter or sanctuary, wild animal preserve, wetland agency, vernal pool, safari park, aquarium, bee keeper, dept. of fish & game, dog trainer, aquarium, pond, swamp, fishing hole…

NATURE  – Get outdoors and into nature – camp, fish, hike, climb… Check out a state park, national park , local park & rec dept., local hiking trail, river way, lake, creek, coastal beach, sand dune, rock museum, gemological society…

If you have a 4th grader (or homeschool equivalent) in the family, you can get free access to all national parks, lands, and waterways! For more information, go  HERE . (Note this year’s passes expire 8/31/16)

COMMUNITY JOBS  – ♪♫ These are the people in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood! ♪♫ Aw,  Bob was the best , wasn’t he? Anywho, introduce kids to the people at work in their community! Check out the post office, recycling center, FedEx or UPS warehouse, public works dept., dry cleaner, dentist, bakery, barber shop, grocer, doctor, dog walker, department store, hardware store, water treatment facility, talk to a police officer, parking meter attendant, water district, fire station…

GOVERNMENT  – Show kids how their town, city, or state works (bonus points if you ever make it to Washington D.C.!)! Visit city hall, the mayor’s office, the state capitol, a courthouse, local school board/district, city council meeting, polling place, ribbon cutting ceremony, a police station…

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES  – Volunteering is a fantastic way to gain life experience and help out the community! Ask if there is anything you can bring as a donation. Visit a senior center (maybe the kids can do a craft, read a book, or teach a computer course), animal shelter (read to the animals, walk the dogs, pick up poop), church outreach (clothing drive, stock a food pantry, help feed the homeless, make ‘blessing’ bags), community garden, clean up (river, park, beach), soup kitchen, homeless or women’s shelter…

Check with your town’s museum organization to see if there is a free museum day. Or, you can grab a couple of  free admissions to select Smithsonian museums !

STUDY LOCAL HISTORY  – This is a great idea if you’re new in town (or maybe you can learn about a neighboring town!). Visiti your city or town museums (these are museums devoted to the founding of the town and surrounding area), historical buildings (first library, old school house, settler’s forts, Native American reservations, missions, etc.), old city cemetery, state historical landmarks, “old” town…

TRANSPORTATION – If you have younger kiddos, this is always a hit! Learn about public transportation by visiting your local train museum, train station, bus station, subway, ferry boat, trolley, Amtrak, pedicab, “Big Truck Day” community events, ride the city bus or commuter train, bicycle shop, race track…

We got to see the Indy cars race in Sonoma, CA for free! We were able to tour the garages, look inside the emergency equipment, walk through the racing pits, see the racing team tour buses, and talk to some of the drivers!

Here are some things to consider when planning a field trip experience:

• Although you and your kids may be eager to visit a particular venue, not every field trip idea will be feasible. Personal safety, liability, age appropriateness, distance, cost, educational value, etc. are all weighing factors.
• But don’t be afraid to ask! Ha! I have made it a habit to ask about tours or educational experiences at just about every place we go!
• Keep a running list of all the places that offer tours and the information of the contact person.
• If guided tours are not available (but the space is open to the public), you can have just as much fun exploring and learning on your own!
• Pencil in tour ideas in your homeschool planner. Some venues may be seasonal or have limited schedules and you’ll want to remember to plan future trips well in advance.
• Planning field trips as a homeschooler can be tricky if you are not part of a larger homeschool group. Some venues will offer tours only to schools. There may be strict age limits or a set minimum number for tour groups. There may be chaperone limits/requirements. The venue may only be open to the public on certain days or only on ‘homeschool’ days. Or you may get lucky and find a venue that is willing to plan a personal visit with just your children!
• ‘Homeschool’ days tend to be the busiest days to visit as people try to take advantage of the free or discounted admission. If you have a child that is easily overwhelmed with large crowds, you may want to avoid these days. Plan to arrive early and bring plenty of patience!
• Be sure to always ask (and then double check right before the event!) about pricing, deposits, refund & cancellation policies, attendance limits, chaperone requirements (are parents free?), and what will be included in the tour.
• If there are waivers or permission slips needed, be sure that all in attendance have access to the forms and they are turned in on time.
• Prepare kids ahead of time for what they will be seeing or learning about. You can checkout books from the library, watch videos on YouTube, review curriculum units, or use pretend play to do a little pre-teaching. This gives kids guidance on what kinds of questions to ask the tour guide, what types of things to look for in the museum displays, and ways to make a personal connection to what they are experiencing.

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Aquinnah: Stop & Shop, school field trips, ‘Saving Moms,’ and Polished Dental

Charley and I did our weekly down-Island get-the-errands-done journey today. We went to the bank, the library, the grocery store, the pharmacy, and Morning Glory Farm. The grocery part of the journey included a stop at the metamorphosing Stop & Shop in Edgartown. What an experience! We found the salt tucked away in the bottom of a temporary shelf that included a mix of other unrelated items. We found the eggs on the far wall, away from the produce. We found the tea near the peanut butter. My heart goes out to the workers at that store as they continue to keep things somewhat together while in the midst of a major rebuild. It is going to be a grand place, that’s for sure, but for now it feels like going on a treasure hunt just to find eggs. An adventure.

Last week saw the entire fifth grade of Chilmark School on skis, whooping and laughing and working their way down the slopes at Sugarloaf. Nine kids, five dads, and two school chaperones (including Principal Susan Stevens), gathered on Monday for the 6:45 am ferry, drove the six or so hours it takes to get up to Sugarloaf in Maine, got out of their cars, did a few hours of schoolwork (learning to code), ate dinner, swam in the heated pool, and collapsed for the night. The rest of the week saw them learning from ski instructors, and then skiing down, catching the lift back up to the top, and going down again and again, repeating the mix of learning to code (they created games!), deepening their bonds with one another, and hearty physical exertion. Representing Aquinnah were Lucille Stahl, Willie Bologna, and my own granddaughter, Tillie Taylor, along with Tillie’s dad, Isaac Taylor.

This school trip is a fine example of the way that Vineyard schools help their students learn how to live fully in this part of the world. Fourth and fifth graders learn some about life on the sea with a week on the Shenandoah. Second graders go on a water safety trip where they learn things like what to do if their boat overturns. During January, they go once a week to the ice rink, where the older students help the younger ones learn how to stay upright, gain confidence, and become easy on skates, as the older students learn empathy, leadership, and responsibility. Lucky kiddos, I’d say, to be taught how to stay safe, to revel in their world, to be together, to share what they know. This doesn’t happen everywhere; I’m glad it happens here.

I went to the kickoff for Black History Month that was held at the Oak Bluffs library last week, as did Aquinnah health board member Kathy Newman, along with her husband Jim. Part of the event was showing the powerful documentary “Saving Moms.” I want to encourage every person who cares about fixing what’s broken in our health system to see this film. It is well-done and important. And it doesn’t hurt to have a powerful reminder of the real-life effects of racism either. Learning is key to how we will make things better. You can see it on the PBS website at pbs.org/video/saving-moms-utpctj .

Meanwhile, I want to remind those who don’t have access to dental care that free dental screening for adults is taking place from Feb. 19 to 22 at the First Baptist Church in Vineyard Haven. Sign up by texting or emailing Polished Dental at 978-549-0659 or [email protected] .

One birthday to celebrate this week is that of Anne Fleming Vanderhoop. (And I continue to be grateful to Jamie Vanderhoop, who sent me her listing of Vanderhoop birthdays. You should emulate her great gesture by sending me your own family birthday list, so I can mention them here.)

If you have any Aquinnah Town Column suggestions, email Kathie Olson, [email protected].

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Field trips are a highlight of the school year, but they can pose challenges for families managing food allergies.

An important part of education, field trips are a highlight of the school year for many children. But they can also pose challenges for families managing food allergies.

In planning for field trips, care should be taken to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, including those with food allergies. Follow these tips for a fun and safe field trip experience.

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• Stay up-to-date on upcoming special events in your child's school. The more time you have to plan ahead, the better.
• Remember that you and your child's teacher need to work together as a team to keep your child safe.
• Role-play with your child and practice what your child should do if a reaction is occurring.
• Children are often reluctant to mention that they're having symptoms of an allergic reaction, for fear of creating a scene. Teach your child to be persistent. Quick treatment of allergic reactions is essential—seconds count.
• After the event, briefly call or meet with your child's teacher to discuss what went well. Also talk about what, if anything, should be changed in the future. Praise a job well done; a thank-you note reinforces the idea of teamwork and builds a positive atmosphere.

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• Go over the student's Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan. Ask the parents to review the plan you have on file and note any updated information. Also ask parents to check the expiration dates on any medications.
• Review the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan and consider the upcoming event. Find out where the nearest hospital is and discuss how a student would get there in case of an emergency.
• Brief the staff and chaperones who will be supervising students during the event or trip. Identify the student with a food allergy and discuss what foods he or she must avoid. Explain the symptoms of an allergic reaction and review the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan. Choose a staff member to check the safety of any food served to that student.
• The day of the event or trip, carry the student's medications wherever he or she goes. Keep all staff and chaperones informed about who will hold the student's medications. In the case of a severe allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis, speedy access to medications can be the difference between life and death.
• Carry a cell phone to make any necessary emergency calls. Make certain all staff and chaperones know who has a phone with them.
• Take all complaints seriously. If student tells the staff that he or she is not feeling well, compare the symptoms with those on that student's Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan.
• If the student is having an allergic reaction, begin emergency procedures immediately. Remember, when in doubt, use epinephrine! The risks of anaphylaxis outweigh any risks from giving the medication.
• For more tips, see this field trip checklist from the CDC.

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‘The fun doesn’t stop’: Field Trip February kicks off at Kemah Boardwalk

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GALVESTON, Texas – KPRC 2′s Zach Lashway is kicking off field trip week at Kemah Boardwalk .

The park is 24 years old.

“We average about three million visitors a year. The fun doesn’t stop,” said Jacob Bigger, the general manager of the park.

Kemah Boardwalk is known for its rides. Bigger said a big draw for the park is field trips for education.

“We have an awesome aquarium here at the Kemah Boardwalk and they do all kinds of different tours and you can learn about reptiles, the coral community, restaurants inside the restaurant…,” Bigger said. “We also do some awesome fun special tours if you have a business class and if you want to learn how to run an amusement park. We do engineering students will come out here, we show them the ins and outs of the rides, what makes rides go, and it’s a fantastic thing, right after that, the kids are excited and they’re like, ‘When do we get to ride this stuff?!’” said Bigger.

In total, Kemah Boardwalk has 14 amusement park rides, including its marquis, the Boardwalk Bullet.

“Everybody knows about the coolest coaster on the coast. It’s an awesome wooden rollercoaster that goes about 55 mph,” Bigger said.

The park is offering its spring break pass from March 4 – 20. On March 5, the park is hosting the Porsche Car Show. Parking is free Monday – Thursday.

Do you have ideas for field trips? Let us know in the comments.

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How to Ensure Safety On Field Trips

Field trips offer a valuable learning experience for children, allowing them to explore, engage in fun activities and gain exposure to new experiences. The educational benefits of field trips are easy to see, but we can’t forget that children’s safety on these trips is priority number one. To help keep your next field trip as safe as possible, we’ve outlined some of the most common field trip accidents and injuries, and the top eight ways to ensure your little ones stay safe on their educational adventure!

Common Field Trip Accidents and Injuries

Slips and falls are likely the most common type of accident that can occur on a field trip. Children should always be supervised, especially when walking on uneven or slick surfaces such as wet grass or slippery steps. Keeping parents informed about the location and dress code for a field trip can help ensure that your kids are wearing appropriate shoes for wherever you’re headed. Send out a quick reminder to parents the day before via a parent engagement app or email to make sure that everyone comes prepared.

Sunburns are another common injury among children; make sure they wear sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and have them reapply it throughout the day if needed. Taking a few precautions to prevent simple, yet common field trip injuries like these only takes a few moments of work but will help ensure a safe trip for everyone involved!

Top 8 Ways to Ensure Safety on Field Trips

So you’ve got signed field trip permission slips in hand and you’re feeling ready to go, but if you want to make sure you’re truly prepared, check out these top eight ways to ensure safety on your field trip:

Make Sure You Have Signed Parental Consent

Parents should be informed of every stop, activity and detail that involves their child during a field trip. Having a signed document provides peace of mind for both you, as an organizer, and for parents who want to know that their children will be safe during an outing. A child’s attendance is ultimately their parent’s call. If they feel a certain location or activity isn’t safe for their child they may decide to pass on it.

Set Age Requirements

When planning a field trip, it’s important to consider the age appropriateness of the activity. Field trips can be an exciting way for students to learn outside of the classroom, but they should only participate in activities that are appropriate for their age group. Make sure to research any venues ahead of time and ensure all participants understand expectations before leaving. Additionally, it’s important to have adults present who can handle any issues that arise during the course of the field trip.

Fully Plan Out Transportation

It is imperative to have an organized plan for how students will get to and from the destination before embarking on a field trip. This could include arranging transportation such as buses or cars driven by trusted adults or making a backup plan in case a vehicle breaks down. By having a plan in place beforehand, you can help ensure that all of your students reach their destination safely and securely!

Keep Emergency Materials Near

Sometimes, despite preparations, accidents do happen. It’s a good idea to carry a basic first aid kit with you. Depending on the needs of the children in your care, additional supplies may be necessary.

Make Sure Your Staff Is Trained

Providing training for staff members who are leading the field trip is another great way to ensure safety. Depending on the type of field trip and its location, there could be a number of potential safety risks that need to be addressed. Staff members should receive the appropriate training on how to identify hazards, develop plans and respond appropriately in an emergency situation. If your trip will have parent volunteers, ask that they get CPR and First Aid certified for added safety.

Be Aware of Your Surroundings

If you haven’t already, take the time to educate your students about stranger danger . Keeping an eye out for suspicious activity is essential to maintaining safety on field trips. Encourage students to be aware of their surroundings and any people or vehicles that appear to be out of place. Pay attention to body language and facial expressions, as these can indicate potential danger or concern from the children in your care.

Teach your kids to use a buddy system or stay in groups to help them stay safe. Having a set meeting point if anyone gets lost during the field trip is another helpful way to make sure everyone gets home safely.

Be Aware of Allergies in Students

It is important to be aware of allergies that students may have when planning a field trip. Make sure to check with each student’s parents before the trip and ask if there are any specific allergies they need to know about. Some child care management software will track this information so you can easily reference it on the fly. It is also important that all teachers and staff members involved in the field trip are aware of these allergies so that they can quickly react if any of these allergens present themselves.

Stay Cool, Calm and Organized

Whether things are going to plan or an emergency happens, keeping a level head can be extremely beneficial. Try to remain calm during any difficult situations. This can help lower stress levels and allow you to think clearly about how to best respond or handle the situation. Staying organized helps reduce confusion in children and other adults, especially during an emergency.

When planning a field trip, it is important to take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Additionally, it is also important for everyone on the trip to be properly informed about safety guidelines and appropriate behavior while away from home. It can be a lot to prepare for but we know you can do it! By taking precautions, childcare centers and teachers can help reduce the risk of accidents on a field trip leading to great educational experiences and lasting memories for your students.

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Are field trips worth all the time and effort required to make them successful? Most teachers have asked themselves this question at one time or another, typically when feeling overwhelmed as they prepare for a field trip. The truth is that field trips at any grade level can cause quite a few headaches for teachers. At the same time, well-planned field trips can provide students with truly educational experiences they cannot get in the confines of the classroom. Following is a look at the pros and cons of field trips.

Benefits of Field Trips

Field trips provide students with new opportunities for learning through experience:

Different Learning Modalities

Information is presented to students in a way that meets different learning modalities. Field trips provide students with the ability to learn by doing instead of just passively listening to the information being taught in class. 

Students are exposed to new experiences that, hopefully, broaden their horizons. This can be especially helpful for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who may not have been exposed to these opportunities before. 

Reinforcing Concepts

Concepts that have already been learned in the classroom can be reinforced. Sometimes seeing information being taught in a new way can make a big difference in student comprehension. There is quite a difference between being taught about something like hurricanes and wind speed and experiencing them in an exhibit at a science museum. 

Shared Reference

Students are provided with shared reference points that teachers can then refer to and use in future lessons. There may be an opportunity to have two or more disciplines use a field trip as an enrichment activity. For example, a trip to an art museum (art) may couple with a timeline for social studies (political systems in place when art was created) or math (measurements) can combine with science in a biosystem (river, beach, and meadow). In this manner, several teachers can then refer to things that students saw and experienced during the field trip for the remainder of the school year. 

Increased Student-Teacher Communication

Students and teachers can see each other in a different light, helping to increase communication between them. Some students who might be overlooked in class because they are quiet might really come alive on field trips. 

If parents are involved as chaperones, they can feel more connected to the teacher and the lessons being taught. They can get to know the teacher better and understand what teachers deal with daily.

Meeting Standards

Standards in social studies and science  require students to have experiences related to concepts in the discipline. In social studies, students are required to take informed action. In science, students need to be exposed to a series of concepts to help them to better understand the world around them. Field trips help teachers meet these objectives.

Problems With Field Trips

Teachers face a number of concerns and challenges when designing field trips that they need to recognize and address before planning a field trip.

Preparation Needed

Field trips take preparation if teachers want to make them meaningful. They have to coordinate locations and transportation. They also need to create an effective lesson plan that they will follow when on the excursion.

Students will be out of the school building for a field trip, which means they will miss other classes—at least in middle and high school. If each core subject area (ELA, math science, or social studies) offers one field trip during a school year, students would be out of the building for four days. School attendance policies may count these as excused absences, but any field trip that removes students from class reduces the number of classroom hours. 

Trips Can Be Costly

Field trips can be expensive, and some students may not have the funds to attend. Organizers of the field trip may consider asking for parents to add a few dollars to help students in need. School boosters may need to host a fundraiser for students to raise money for more expensive trips.

Teachers have to organize the collection of money and the assigning of chaperones. Teachers need to spend some time creating student groups that work for all students and ensuring that chaperones are assigned accordingly. 

Teachers will likely have to deal with red tape as they plan field trips including permission slips, medical information, and emergency procedures. Schools typically require paperwork from teachers and their students. 

Potential Discipline Problems

Students will be placed in a larger environment than the classroom. New surroundings could possibly lead to additional discipline problems. Because teachers typically only lead a small group (such as 30 to 40 students), they may not be able to maintain control over the behavior of every student on the field trip, especially if the group is large. Teachers should go over rules and expectations before the field trip, enforce the rules strictly while away from school grounds, and create effective consequences for misbehavior. 

May Be Disappointing

The field trip destination might not live up to the teacher's expectations. The location might not be as interesting as the teacher thought it would be. The time to complete the field trip might be considerably less than was expected. Therefore, it is a good idea to have some contingency plan in mind just in case.

There may be students who, for one reason or another, will not attend the field trip. Teachers must leave lessons, usually enrichment offerings, that mirror some of the concepts being experienced on the field trip.

Requesting Feedback

One of the best ways to measure the success of a field trip (other than returning all students back to the school) is to ask for feedback. Teachers can post a survey for participants and for other chaperones asking them to express how they would evaluate the trip.

Opportunity to Reflect

Students should have the opportunity to reflect on the trip and write a response in a journal or essay. Requiring journal responses after the trip can solidify the information learned as students reflect on their new experiences. Asking students to write a thank you to the school principal for allowing the trip may even smooth the path to additional field trips. 

Worth the Difficulties

Many teachers feel that well-chosen field trip destinations are worth the difficulties they may create. The key is taking the time to plan each aspect as much as possible. Teachers should be proactive when thinking about and planning field trips. Students, on the other hand, may remember the experience of the school field trip as a highlight of the school year, and the time they learned more than anything taught in class.

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Field trip coordinators, chaperones/adults, and bus drivers should be prepared to deal with food allergies and respond to a student who may experience an anaphylactic reaction while travelling to and from school-related activities and on field trips. This pertains to students who have known allergies as well as students who may experience anaphylaxis for the first time without a history of allergic reactions.

A designated individual directly available to students with food allergies during school-sponsored events and on field trips should fully understand students’ food allergies and be confident in caring for these students, including recognizing the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, understanding students’ emergency action care plans, and knowing how to enact emergency procedures.

In planning for field trips, care should be taken to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all students, including students with food allergies. For example, a class should not visit a ranch where peanuts are fed to animals if a student has peanut allergy, and a class should avoid visiting an ice cream shop if students have a milk allergy. This does not mean that students with food allergies should be left behind. Trips should be planned that are inclusive of all students.

• There is no cure for food allergies. Strict avoidance of the food(s) is the only way to prevent a food allergy reaction from occurring.
• Every food allergy reaction has the possibility of developing into a life-threatening and potentially fatal allergic reaction.

Review  FAACT's Best Practices for Field Trips to assist in the planning for food allergies on field trips. You may also visit FAACT’s Education Resource Center for additional tools and resources. A list of suggested downloads are located at the bottom of this page.

Best Practices for Coordinators and Designated Chaperones/Adults Include:  

• Students with food allergies should participate in all school activities and must not be excluded based on their condition.
• Students should wear medical alert identification at all times.
• Encourage, but do not require, parents/guardians of food-allergic students to accompany their child on school trips.
• When planning for a field trip, the parents, school nurse, and field trip coordinators should collaborate to avoid high-risk destinations.
• If a trip includes an overnight stay at a hotel, request rooms with kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves so food-allergic students can cook their own meals.
• If a trip includes eating lunch outside at a park or picnic area, determine an alternate location in advance in the event of inclement weather.
• Designate the appropriate individual to work with the school nurse immediately prior to the trip to ensure all medications and instructions are packed.
• Identify for students and chaperones/other staff the trained individual(s) or the designated staff member(s) who will be carrying the student’s auto-injectors and other medications.
• Consider insect sting, medication, and latex allergies in addition to food allergies.
• Enforce a “No Food or Beverage Sharing” policy.
• Ensure backup batteries for cell phones and other emergency communication devices are available and in working order. Plan emergency procedures for areas in which cell phone reception may not be available.
• Enforce rules to wash hands before and after drinking/eating when possible (and use of disposable wipes otherwise).
• Participate in the school’s approach on how to manage students with food allergies.
• Understand how to directly communicate with the student’s parent(s) in the event of an emergency and ensure all designated adults have emergency contact numbers.
• Understand federal and state laws that protect the privacy and confidentiality of the student’s medical information and other legal rights of students with food allergies.
• How to report food allergy bullying or complaints from the student.
• Ensuring communication devices are in working order prior to each transport.
• Return all medication(s) to designated staff member or school nurse immediately upon returning from field trip.

Prepare for snack needs on long-haul trips:

• Notify all parents to avoid packing snack items that directly contain allergens.
• Require that snack/food items containing allergens remain wrapped until students are at their destination.
• Prepare allergy friendly snacks for all students and distribute them enroute. Consult with the school nurse and parent(s) of food-allergic students on approved snack items before to the trip.
• Provide disposable wipes to all students after eating snacks/meals.

Ensure you understand the role of the transportation staff while on field trips:

• Where the emergency action care plan is kept for each student
• Location of epinephrine auto-injectors and other emergency medication and how to administer it for each student.

Creating a safe environment for food-allergic students:

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• Enforcing a "No Food or Beverages" policy (exception for children with a medical condition).
• Student placement on the bus (while limiting potential for social isolation).

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Prepare To Act

It is important that bus drivers and other transportation personnel prepare for and understand how to respond to a food allergy emergency.

Steps to take include:

• Ensure all bus drivers, bus attendants, and substitutes receive  annual food allergy and anaphylaxis training .
• Learn how to recognize the  signs and symptoms  of an allergic reaction and  anaphylaxis .
• Learn  how to use  all epinephrine auto-injector devices.
• Participate in semi-annual emergency drills.
• Act quickly; note student could be exposed prior to bus trip.
• Learn protocols and procedures for activating EMS.
• Who is going to give epinephrine?
• Who is going to call 911 and by what method?
• Who is going to contact the parents? Where can these emergency numbers be located?
• Who is going to ride with the student to the hospital?
• Who is going to comfort and explain the situation to students on the bus and their parents
• Provide emergency communication device for each transport (cell phone, two-way radio, intercom, etc.), and require testing of the communication device prior to each transport.
• Does your route’s first responder carry epinephrine?
• Create and enforce policies that prohibit discrimination and bullying against all students, including those with food allergies.
• Create and maintain a bullying report procedure for students with life-threatening food allergies that allows the student to  report bullying  to school personnel and/or the Transportation Director.
• Create and maintain a policy for review after an emergency that includes the school administrators, school nurse, transportation staff, bus drivers, parents, EMS responders, staff members involved, the student, etc.

Investigate and Review

If an allergic reaction does take place on the school bus or while students are being transported in other ways, transportation personnel should:

• Attend the review meetings with parents, staff, and students.
• Review updates to the student’s  Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan  and notify staff, aids, and substitute teachers.
• Confirm replacement of all emergency medications for the student(s).

Download FAACT's Bus Drivers and Transportation Personnel Handout .

Download FAACT's Bus Drivers and Transportation Personnel Checklist .

5 Things to Know Before Your Child Attends a Field Trip

If your child’s school is planning a field trip, be sure to find out the answers to these 5 things:

When, Where, How, What, and Who. By discussing these questions, you’ll help everyone prepare for the trip.

WHEN will they go? 

• If your schedule allows, see if you can chaperone or if a family member (who understands food allergies) can attend with your child.

WHERE are they going?

• Is the location high-risk or allergen-free? Try to contact or visit the facility beforehand to find out the safety of the environment.

HOW are they getting to the location?

• If riding a bus, are there policies about no eating on the bus?
• Is it possible to have your child sit close to a teacher or aide, so they can watch over him or her?

WHAT will they be doing?

• Will the students be around food? Check if the activities involve food or treats.
• Will they be making any crafts or feeding animals? (These activities may contain the allergen.)
• Will the students eat lunch or snacks while there? If so, will the eating area be cleaned and have a safe area for your child?

WHO will help watch over your child?

• Who will carry your child’s action plan, epinephrine and other medical info?
• Who will be trained in the knowing the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, and how to administer epinephrine if needed?
• Will the teacher have a cell phone available if needed in an emergency? (If your child has a phone, can they take it?)

OTHER TIPS:

Remind your child  about your food allergy safety rules. (This includes not eating any unapproved food items.) Also, discuss with your child what they should do if they experience any signs or symptoms on the trip.

Remind others  by having your child wear something that informs and reminds them about the allergy. To help avoid any confusion with others, clearly mark your child’s name on their lunch bag and beverages.

Remind yourself  that if you don’t feel comfortable about the place, the activities, or how your child will be chaperoned…you should never be afraid to speak up! If you feel there’s any concern for your child’s safety, be sure to discuss it immediately with the school.

Follow up with your child’s teacher after the field trip to determine the effectiveness of plans and if any changes should be made for future trips.

Download  FAACT's 5 Things to Know Before Your Child Attends a Field Trip  handout.

Additional Planning for Middle and High School

• Meet with parents individually to plan for each student’s needs while traveling.
• Have a plan for “check-in” among chaperones, coordinators, and students (when applicable) at designated times and immediately after snacks/meals. (Ensure a designated/trained individual meets with the group during meal and snack times.)
• Plan a group meeting with the student’s “buddy” (when using the “buddy system”) before the trip to review signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction and emergency procedures. Allow the student to share this information at his or her discretion – and if age appropriate – with an adult/parent/school nurse present.

When traveling by air, boat, or train, prepare in advance:

• Carry extra auto-injectors in their original packaging as backup.
• Ensure all names and prescription labels are attached to their original packaging.
• Keep liquid medication in the original containers, unopened.
• Keep a signed emergency action care plan and/or letter from the student’s doctor confirming the need for medication.
• Call ahead to speak with the concierge for cruises ships, airlines, and hotels to discuss dining alternatives to buffets and meals, as necessary; discuss meal planning during the student’s stay.
• Students should carry restaurant cards and notify a manager of their allergy upon arrival.

Prepare for emergencies:

• Locate health food and other allergy-friendly stores in the area.
• Locate pharmacies and hospitals.
• Carry and pack extra auto-injectors.
• Confirm travel arrangements in the event of an emergency.
• Carry doctor and other emergency contact numbers.

Resources and Downloads

• FAACT's Field Trips: Best Practices
• FAACT's Traveling with Food Allergies
• Food Allergy Safety: It's A Matter of FAACT!
• Food Allergy Management & Education (FAME) Toolkit
• Cleaning Methods
• Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis
• More about Epinephrine
• Approximately 20 percent of cases requiring epinephrine administration in the school setting occurred outside the school building on the playground, traveling to and from the school, or on field trips. 1
• Approximately 80 percent of severe allergic reactions requiring epinephrine among preschool children were left untreated. Factors resulting in under-treatment included lack of recognition of severity, epinephrine being unavailable, and fears about epinephrine administration. 2
• 25 percent of first-time anaphylactic reactions reported in the school setting were those of students with no known history of an allergy. 3,4

What is Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis (an–a–fi–LAK–sis) is a serious allergic reaction that often involves swelling, hives, lowered blood pressure, and, in severe cases, shock. If anaphylactic shock isn\\'t treated immediately, it can be fatal.

References:

1  Pediatrics. 2005 Nov;116 (5):1134-40., Administration of epinephrine for life-threatening allergic reactions in school settings.,  McIntyre CL ,  Sheetz AH ,  Carroll CR ,  Young MC .

2  American Academy of Pediatrics, Allergic Reactions to Foods in Preschool-Aged Children in a Prospective Observational Food Allergy Study, David M. Fleischer, MD, Tamara T. Perry, MD, and Scott H. Sicherer, MD .

3  Sicherer SH, Furlong TJ, DeSimone J, Sampson HA. The US Peanut and Tree Nut Allergy Registry: characteristics of reactions in schools and day care. J Pediatr. 2001;138(4):560–565

4  McIntyre CL, Sheetz AH, Carroll CR, Young MC. Administration of epinephrine for life-threatening allergic reactions in school settings. Pediatrics. 2005;116(5):1134–1140

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We all love fabric. We love any excuse to buy fabric. But, the most fun is when we get to travel AND buy fabric! That’s where the infamous Quilt Shop Hops come in. I’ll show you the 3 main things you need to do to plan the perfect shop hop road trip!

What is a Shop Hop?

Quite simply, a Shop Hop is when quilters visit multiple quilt shops in a single trip, or over the course of a few days. Basically, there are two different types of Shop Hops.

The first is the organized Shop Hops. These are when a group of specific Quilt Shops get together and create a passport system to help encourage quilters to visit their shops. Usually, you’ll purchase the passport for a few dollars at one of the participating quilt shops.

Each quilt shop on the list you visit will stamp your passport. Some may even give you a free gift! Then, when you have all your stamps collected, you’ll turn in your passport to be entered into a drawing for big prizes. I’ve seen everything from fabric giveaways to kits to even a sewing machine!

The second type of Shop Hop is one that you plan yourself. This is where I come in. Currently, I’m working on a BIG shop hop for my upcoming book. For this shop hop I’ll be visiting 19 different shops over the course of 2 weeks. Obviously, you don’t have to make such a big trip. Your shop hop may just be 4 or 5 shops in a weekend. Either way, here’s 3 main things to keep in mind when planning your Shop Hop.

1) Where am I Going?

The best way to begin planning a Shop Hop is to first figure out which shops you want to visit.

Click HERE for complete lists of quilt shops by State (US).

Once I have my list of the shops I want to visit, I’ll plug them into my map on the Furkot website to find my ultimate driving route. After trying a few different websites, I fell in love with Furkot because it’s fairly easy to use and, once you add each address on your itinerary, it will automatically plan the easiest route, break down driving times, give you suggestions on where to stop for the night, and much, much more!

Get a FREE Mini Quilt Shop Hop Planner!

2) how long will i be on the road.

Realistically, you can expect to visit 2 – 3 quilt shops per day depending on how far apart they’re located and how long you stay. In my experience, our shop hop travel groups of 4 – 6 people usually spend an average of 1 hour at each quilt shop.

You’ll also want to plan a stop for lunch. I like to plan 1 hour for lunch if we’ve packed lunch with us. Or, I’ll plan 1 ½ – 2 hours for lunch if we’re stopping at a restaurant.

Pro Tip : Another bonus of the Furkot app is it will suggest restaurants for you!

Taking all of this into consideration, you can use the Furkot map to calculate the time distance between each shop including your starting point and stopping point. Then, add in your time at each shop and voila! You have your day scheduled.

Ok. That may sound like a bit much. Don’t worry, I’m a visual person too. So, here’s what it looks like:

• Starting point (my home) to first quilt shop: 45 minutes.                (8:30 – 9:15 AM)
• 1 hour at first quilt shop                                                                          (9:15 – 10:15 AM)
• Quilt shop #1 to Quilt shop #2: 90 minutes.                                        (10:15 – 11:45 AM)
• 1 hour for lunch                                                                                        (11:45 – 12:45 PM)
• 1 hour at Quilt shop #2                                                                            (12:45 – 1:45 PM)
• Quilt shop #2 to Quilt shop #3: 20 minutes.                                        (1:45 – 2:05 PM)
• 1 hour at Quilt shop #3                                                                            (2:05 – 3:05 PM)
• Quilt shop #3 to stopping point (my home): 90 minutes                 (3:05 – 4:35 PM)

Obviously, there’s going to be some give and take in time when you’re out on the road. Some quilt shops will require 2 hours and some may only require 30 minutes. That’s all part of the fun! But, this itinerary gives you a basic overview of what the day will most likely look like.

Get more great tips like these in my “ Tips for the Traveling Quilter ” book and planner. There’s no better way to plan a quilting adventure!

3) How Much is This Going to Cost?

The best way I’ve found for making sure I have enough money for the trip (and I don’t overspend too much) is to have a budget. I know, no one really likes that word when we’re talking about fun, however the better we plan, the more relaxed the trip. Here’s a few things to work in the budget.

I like to formulate a rough estimate of how much gas will cost with this equation:

Total miles divided by my car’s miles per gallon. This will give me the number of gallons I’ll need. Then, multiply the number of gallons by the current gas rate.

This will depend on whether you are bringing your own food from home or planning to eat out. If I’m eating out, I like to plan for $30 per day.

For overnight trips be sure to add in the price of your hotel plus any approximate taxes and fees.

I like to budget an average amount that I’m allowed to spend at each quilt shop. My usual amount is $25 each. Some shops you may spend a little more. Some shops you may spend a little less. However, when I have a limit, I tend to be a little more picky on what is and isn’t a “must have”. After all, those pretties are just so tempting!

For our one day Shop Hop example, here’s what our budget will look like:

• Gas        $12
• Food      $30
• No Hotel Stay
• Fabric    $75

Total budget: $117.

A good idea here is to also round up. That way there’s a little extra wiggle room should you need just one more fat quarter. $125 should do the trick.

Time to Hit the Road

No matter whether your shop hop is one day or 2 weeks, the better we plan, the smoother the trip and the more focus we can give to just having fun! And meeting amazing fellow quilters. And buying cool new gadgets. And buying more fabric!

Related Posts:

• More Budgeting Tips for traveling
• Safety Tips when you’re on the Road
• Why Quilters Should Stay in an AirBnB
• The Best Travel Bag for your next trip!
• Complete Lists of Quilt Shops around the US

Do you know someone who could use some Shop Hop planning tips? Click the buttons below to share the list with your friends! Then be sure to join us in the  Traveling Quilters group  on  Facebook for more travel adventures!

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About Rona the Ribbiter

I'm Rona! I’m an author, pattern designer, teacher and Vlogger with a passion to see and experience all that life (and quilting) has to offer. Using travel to stitch life's quilt one adventure at a time!

Reader Interactions

November 11, 2021 at 10:13 am

I can’t believe I just found your site! By friend and I have quilt traveled for years. Last July we planned a trip around the sisters Oregon quilt show. We shopped 47 stores in 12 days!! Idaho, Oregon, and Washington!! It was a wonderful, whirlwind of fabric fun!! I’m trying to decide where to go next! We went to every fabric store in Utah for 2020. Little trips throughout the year! (Since Sisters got cancelled). And we’ve done Idaho! I’m thinking Colorado or Arizona! And I can’t wait to get to some European fabric stores!!

November 11, 2021 at 10:28 am

How fun!! I would recommend doing Arizona in the winter/early spring months and Colorado in the summer/fall months. If you make it to Tombstone, AZ, I highly suggest a stop in to Big Nose Kate’s restaurant. They have the BEST apple cobbler!! 😀

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