Preschool Learning - Outdoor Activities & Field Trips For Learning

Preschoolers, toddlers and young children areglasses in the classrooms as a kids science
always learning. When they observe, touch, seeactivity or use these things to create an art
and smell - they are learning. It is a never endingproject of some sort with the children. (*Always
part of their young lives. This 'learning' fact is a bigstay on the trail unless you are familiar with
reason why it is important for children todifferent poisonous plants like poison ivy and other
experience new things and new environments.things that could make things unpleasant or
As parents and teachers there are a variety ofunsafe for you and the children.)
places or activities that we can provide our kids* Conservation Area: Children can learn about
for our kids to learn from.taking care of lakes, rivers, swamps, marshes etc.
Field trips or nature walks create wonderfulThey also learn different tree species, different
outdoor activities for children and preschoolers totypes of animals that live in the forests. They
learn new things. Field trips and nature walks etcmay learn about animals that come during the
do not have to be a hassle but can be simpleday and one's that come out at night. There
places where children can observe and learn newmaybe opportunities to learn about sap producing
things.trees and maple syrup etc.
Possible Field Trip places where you can take your* Go to a Children's Venue (Play or author):
children or students:Children can watch a child's play or see a popular
*Police station: Children can learn about the police,children's author when they come to town to
what their function in the community is as well asread a story or sing music.
details about the work they do to enforce the* Safety Village: Children learn about safety. They
law etc.learn why it is important to be safe and various
*Fire Station: Preschoolers and toddlers can learnthings related to laws and obeying rules and how
about fire fighters, their job details. They can learnthey will benefit from respecting these things.
about the fire trucks, how they help pump water* Train Station: Preschoolers love trains! They can
and how firemen keep us all safe, plus learn aboutlearn about trains, they can watch them come in
fire safety etc.to the station. They may even be lucky enough
*SPCA or Humane Society: Children learn aboutto hear a whistle, talk to a train operator or have
the animals in the animal shelters. They learn howa small tour on a train.
important it is to respect and care for animals* Airport: Children and preschoolers can see all the
properly. They can also learn about duties in thesmall airplanes (maybe bigger ones) depending
animal shelter etc. As a group you maybe able towhat size airport. They can learn about air traffic,
walk a few dogs or play with a few small animals.how planes fly and how they communicate etc.
*Seniors Home or Retirement Home: PreschoolersThey may get to talk with a pilot or other
and young children learn to respect the elderlyworkers and learn about their job duties.
and infirm. They can talk and socialize with the* Grocery Store: Children can learn about
residents and put a smile on many of the facesdifferent foods. They can learn about food
of those who are confined to these senior'sgroups, how food is shipped to stores and learn
homes. This is a positive rewarding experience forabout healthy food choices etc.
all.* Pet store: Children and preschoolers love pets. A
* Library: Children can learn about all the books.local pet store may welcome a small tour and
They learn why libraries are important, whatshow off some of their birds, cats and puppies
librarians do and maybe even have a few storiesfor the children. They can learn about caring for
read to them from the children's book section.animals and feeding them etc.
* Greenhouse: Preschoolers can learn about what**The list of places where field trips and
grows and can be grown in greenhouses. Howpreschool learning can take place is endless. Use
greenhouses work all year long. How to care foryour imagination to think outside the 'box'.
plants, flowers, trees etc. They also can learnThese places usually have some sort of tour, can
about different colors found and different smells.arrange a tour or would just welcome a visit
* Zoo: Preschoolers & children learn whatfrom some young children or preschoolers who
zoo's do, what keepers are and their job dutiesare eager to learn some new things!
and how they care for the animals. Children mayOutdoor Activities & Seasonal Activities For
also learn about different animals that are nativeKids:
to their country and those from other countries.Different seasons & weather present
The may also learn about different classes ofdifferent field trip opportunities and outdoor
animals like birds, reptiles, mammals etc.activities for children.
* Garden Park: Children may learn aboutFor Example:
landscaping, gardening, different types if plants,Winter time may allow for a different type of
flowers and shrubs. They may also learn aboutnature walk or a trip to a conservation area to
different colors and caring for the environmentlearn about maple syrup. Spring time and autumn
etc.may create different focus on outdoor activities
* Splash Park (Water Park for kids): Great for aas well.
hot day where kids can play and have fun coolingSummer time may allow more opportunities for
off. Remember to ALWAYS use appropriate sunrecreation activities like splash parks, water parks;
block and SUPERVISE children when in the hot suntrip's to beaches or picnics etc.
and around water.Preschoolers love these outdoor activities and field
* Walk in the Forest (nature walk): Children learntrip activities. They always are eager to learn
to observe nature. What they hear, what theyfrom the things around them, learn more about
see, smell etc. They can collect leaves, pinethe people who make up the community they live
cones, acorns, chest nuts, pine needles and otherin as well as learn about animals and nature.
things which can be examined using magnifying