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10 Keys to Field Trip Day Success
1. Set goals & expectations
2. Plan your visit on a fixed date or on a
flexible date
3. Create a template or worksheet
4. Contact sites with questions
5. Make your reservations
6. Calculate Number of Chaperones
7. Notification and permission
8. Be prepared before you go
9. Field Trip Manners – establish behavioral
guidelines
10. Follow-Up Activities
Field trip days enrich the curriculum and are
special days for children. They give children an
opportunity to learn in the way they learn best—
hands-on experience. They open children’s eyes
to their community and widen their horizons.
They expose children to various careers and how
things work in the real world. Field trips are not
only educational but exciting and fun too. And to
help your day go smooth, we have created the
following field trip day checklist for use.
Planning the Trip
Reservations made and confirmed in writing.
Date of trip __________
Arrival time at __________
Departure from __________
Confirm number of students attending and
arrival time in advance.
Check that your school has paid in advance
or made arrangements for payment. Bring
your receipt.
Data sheets and question sheets appropriate
for your students to use on trip day.
School or Bus Company
Confirm arrival time of bus at your school.
Bus driver has map of bus route to destination.
What to Bring:
Obvious and Not-So-Obvious
List of students
Cell Phones and Phone Numbers
First Aid Kits
Medications
ZipLoc bags
Extra Lunches/Snacks
Ice Chest(s)
Hand Sanitizer & Wet Wipes
Clipboard
Art materials
Durable totes
Recording Equipment (Make sure you’ve
charged in advance and extra batteries).
Money (for postcards or other memorabilia)
Of course, check school policy.
Have fun and enjoy your day!
Free for all!…It’s free!...Freebies!, is the music to
ears of parents on a budget looking for fun things
to do with their children. From viewing Memphis, to
connecting with nature, to listening to music, to visiting
the animals in the zoo, there are free activities in nearly
every category of Family FunSpots!, in every season, in
every part of the city and suburbs. The lions roar just as
loudly, the art and sculpture still captivate, the flowers
smell just as sweet, and the rhythms still sooth; it’s only
the cost that’s missing.
Memphis can be viewed free on foot and above the
ground from bridges for those families who like to walk.
Bringing books to life for a child is as simple and cost
free as a visit to your public library. Some bookstores
also offer free storytimes that enchant young children.
Festivals of books have the added bonus of characters
from storybooks dressed in costume walking around.
Picnics downtown along the river or at your area park
are all free memory-makers for Memphis-area families.
As a final note, don’t forget the free days at major
attractions. The crowds maybe a little larger and lines
a little longer, but the exhibits and sightseeing are
the same.
Details on these plus more free activities can be
found in this section and throughout the guidebook.
We took special care to find as many as possible.
The economy may be tight, but that’s no reason to
curtail family adventures. In fact, it’s something of an
adventure planning fun and free things to do!
PleaSe noTe: although, we have made every effort in
researching and writing this section, dates, times and
information sometimes change. So call ahead to confirm
details that have been provided before you venture out.
Have fun!
CONNECT WITH NATURE!
Lichterman Nature Center
5992 Quince Rd., Memphis, TN 38119
www.memphismuseums.org
Have you visited Lichterman Nature Center? Located in
the heart of metropolitan Memphis, the Center features
exciting new exhibits, lush gardens featuring native
wildflowers and trees, and a tradition of excellence.
Admission is free to the public on Tuesdays from 1:00
until closing.
IT’S CURTAIN CALL
Playhouse on the Square
51 South Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 725-0776 www.playhouseonthesquare.org
Pay What You Can Night allows people who
would not normally be able to afford the regular
ticket prices to “pay what they can afford.” Our goal
is to make our productions available to everyone
regardless of their financial situation. There is one
Pay What You Can performance for each production.
Tickets go on sale one week before the
performance. Tickets must be purchased in person,
cash or check only. Limit of 4 tickets per person.
Go Window Shopping!
163 Beale St., Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 523-9782
A. Schwab’s dry Goods Store, operating in the family
since 1876, is a historic mainstay as the only remaining
original business on Beale Street. This store loads
three floors with voodoo powders, handcuffs, clerical
collars, saucepans and the largest collection of hats in
town. They operate by the motto, “If you can’t find it at
Schwab’s you’re better off without it.”
Hours: Varies
It’s Agricultural!
7777 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38120
901-757-7777
Agricenter International, which displays advances
in farming technology, is a self-sustaining, not-forprofit
organization. It provides educational programs,
as well as recreational opportunities.
Visit www.agricenter.org for more information.
Imagine This!
Art Museum, U of M
CFA Room 142 (Communication/Fine Arts Bldg.)
3750 Norriswood, Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2224 • www.amum.org
The Art Museum of the University of Memphis
permanently maintains Egyptian antiquities display.
The Museum also features changing exhibits of
contemporary art.
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm. Closed University
holidays and between exhibits. Free admission.
Metered parking located in Central Ave. parking lot.
Parking is also available in the Fogelman Garage at $1
per hour. Reservations are required for groups of 10
or more people. Please call (901) 678-2224 to schedule
group tours.
SIGHTSEE ON THE AVENUE!
4674 Merchants Park Circle, Suite 432
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-8240 • www.shoptheavenue.com
Collierville is home to The Avenue Carriage Crossing,
which has a great “Main Street inspired” ambiance
with a strong historical inspiration. The Avenue, one
of the first open-air centers of its kind, has amazing
architectural features, including fountains and
sculptures. For your shopping pleasure, discover the
many specialty stores and restaurants in an attractive
open-air setting!
Bike It!
biking routes
Cyclists can now enjoy 60+ miles of city streets for
on-road, shared roadway bike route tours. There are
five “neighborhood” route tours and one longer
“Memphis” route tour. These routes are intended
for recreation as well as commuter use and link
neighborhoods, commercial areas and many city
attractions. Destinations include downtown, Memphis
riverfront, city parks, museums, gardens, nature center
and the Memphis zoo.. www.cityofmemphis.org
Learn About Southern Folklore!
119 S. Main, Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 525-3655 • www.southernfolklore.com
The Center for Southern Folklore & Cafe is a
non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve,
defend and protect the music, culture, arts and rhythms
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