You can think of a catchy phrase like “Buddy Up.” After a few tries, they will get pretty good at it. With young students begin practicing this two days before the field trip. Then, “two” and on until you have them all. Say “one” and the pair says “here” or some other cute word.
Then you only have to count to 12 or 15 for your quick scan to be sure you have everyone. Make them stand together and hold hands with their partner that they then hold up in the air (yes, even sixth graders) probably not middle schoolers. Number your partner groups and practice to be sure each pair knows their number. I’ll discuss two other reasons coming up. If they are very young they m igh be three to a seat and then you have some partner group sit front and back for the ride there.
Your bus seating is already worked out by doing this. The first is that it makes the day nicer for many of them. There are numerous reasons for assigning partners. Assign each student a partner (someone they like). I speak from experience because I did that once and ended up with blisters. Don’t make this the day you wear your new hiking boots.ĭon’t buy new tennis shoes for today unless you spend at least two days wearing them to break them in. I know this sounds like a no brainer, but I just feel I need to remind you. ** Details on the 17 tips for field trips
Don’t allow eating or drinking on the bus.Keep all lunches in two boxes (with handles) on the front seats of the bus.Number your partner groups and practice to be sure each pair knows their number.Assign each student a partner (someone they like).Below that I will discuss each one – through the lens of an experienced teacher and a concerned administrator. Here is the list of 17 field trip tips for your quick reference. You can read it here.ġ2 Reliable Survival Tips for First-Year Teachers If you are new to teaching, you may also want to read my article that I wrote that has tips for new teachers.
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