Jane Roark,APO, Germany T o make sure that a field trip is successful, I try to prevent the unexpected. I call to confirm reservations, ask if we need to bring anything, and ask what to expect when we arrive at our designated time. I also try to prepare the children for what to expect. For example, if we're going to a play, then I explain what the show will be about. I review the schedule of our trip before we go, before we get off the bus, and during our trip.
Parents are always welcome, of course.
I plan as far in advance as possible, which gives me time to make sure I have one chaperone for every six students. I keep the parents informed and remind them about the trip a week before and about the lunches the day before. Also, our school district gives us plastic arm bands for each child and adult in case of an emergency with the student's name, our school name and the phone number of our school. Kahty Patee,Goose Creek, SC P repare youself. Go to the field trip site to see and do what the students will do.