Taking your children out on a field trip is a great homeschooling teaching tool. The trip could be something as simple as a visit to a ballgame, a museum, the local park, or as elaborate as a road trip across the country, or an overseas trip. The experience will provide a rich tapestry of events for your child to appreciate.
If you have organized a field trip before you will know that you need to think of a million little things before you leave the house to ensure a successful trip. Here is a basic check list that will ensure that you get things right.
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1. Pick the right destination
Very often a field trip fails because the children are not interested in what is there to see. Try and pick a place that will intrigue them. Be sure to confirm that the location is open on the day that you plan to visit.
2. Check the weather
Many a good trip can get ruined just because the weather was inclement. So ensure that you check the weather forecast and find out if you can take a field trip on that particular day. No point getting stuck or having to return halfway.
3. Get your tickets and entrance passes in advance if possible
Waiting in long lines with children is not exactly conducive to fun. Try and check if it is possible to get tickets and entrance passes in advance on the internet before you go. This will save you time and ensure that the children do not get irritable.
4. Feed them regularly during the trip
Children can get very cranky when they get hungry. In many cases when they are outside the house they may not even realize that they are hungry because they are distracted by the attractions. So you need to ensure that they keep eating regularly during the trip to keep them energized and happy.
5. Keep them busy with planned activities
You must have a set of planned activities to be sure that they do not get bored during any phase of the field trip. Think up of games to play in the car as you drive there, things to have them do when you arrive and more activities that you can do once you return home.
Article Inspiration: About Homeschooling
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