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Did you volunteer to chaperone an end of school year field trip? If so, wonderful! Field trips can't happen without parent volunteers.
As a thank you, I have some helpful tips for surviving your tour of duty.
As a chaperone, you will chase seven year olds through museum exhibits. You will track middle school students intent on losing your tail so they can smooch in dark corners.
You will stand stand and stand and stand organizers count heads and give kids detailed instructions on how to behave in public.iphone 5/5s/5c refurbished The organizers will say things like "This is the first school field trip since the Amish farm tour five years ago when an eighth grader jumped a fence and was trampled by a cow. Please, don't aggravate any farm animals and ruin it for the next class."
When dressing for the field trip, choose lightweight attire with a sweat wicking base layer and waterproof outer layer. Bring a hat and sunglasses. Wear comfortable shoes with rubber soles and, preferably, a steel toe.
Packing that lunch for my field trip.iphone 5/5s/5c refurbished The kids will be watching you for signs of weakness; the moment your blood sugar drops, you're a goner.
Stash granola, trail mix and other high carbohydrate snacks in your bag.
Refill your water bottle at every opportunity.
A protein bar can stave off the muscle burn associated with looking under every theater seat for a fourth grader's lost eyeglasses.
Don't forget the headache medicine
When was the last time you traveled by school bus?
Well, in case you've forgotten, the school bus for your field trip will reach decibel levels similar to a Skrillex concert. The school bus seat will offer the exact opposite of lumbar support. The inside of a school bus is always a constant 98 degrees Fahrenheit, and yet the breeze from one cracked window will feel like an Arctic drill.
Take a headache pill before you go. Take another before the ride home.
in 4th grade we took a field trip to a whistle factory, after which 150 4th graders were given whistles whoever planned it was prob fired. Another kid will throw up during the IMAX 3D movie. And one more child is sure to vomit after spending all her souvenir money on blue crushed ice sugar drinks.
Your "puke pack" should include a plastic grocery bag to hand to any child making an I'm going to hork face. Wet wipes and hand sanitizer are a necessity. A small bottle of seltzer water is handy should you need to remove blue food coloring stains from your shirt or pants. http://www.iphonereplacementscreen.top/iphone-5s5c-refurbished/
Since I have a field trip tomorrow, I'm not doing homework. My teachers are just going to have to May 15, 2014
Develop tricks for not losing kids
Returning to the bus with fewer kids than you left with is generally frowned upon. Tell kids in your group to stick with a buddy. Do frequent head counts. For older kids, give specific instructions on when and where to meet after each activity.
Use your digital camera to take a photo of your group. If a student does wander off, you can refer to the photo and identify Chase as the boy in your group wearing blue shorts, Nike slides and a T shirt reminding us all that "Swag don't come cheap."
Do not hesitate to tell your group a cautionary tale. My favorite scared straight story is about a child who once wandered away during a field trip. On the next field trip, the child's one on one chaperone was the school lunch lady. Brrrrrr!
If you have any say in your group's itinerary, always choose the most active activity first. Hike to the mountain lookout before sitting down to watch the nature film. Jog through the park before entering the science museum. If possible, ask the bus driver to drop you off a mile or five away from the musical theater venue.
