Homeschooling Field Trips - Don't Leave Home Without...

How many times have you gone on homeschooling field trips, only to discover you left something important back home on the kitchen table? Wouldn't you like to make sure that it never happens again?

Well, you can!

It all starts with making a list. Make a list and always have it available each time you take your field trips. But first you have to know what it is you need to take. Here are 5 things you should be sure to have on your list:

Directions

Even if someone else is driving, take along a map. That way you know you'll get there, no matter what! It will also be a good idea to check for road construction delays and detours. You can't travel Wisconsin in the summer without encountering an orange barrel or two!

Should you be caravaning, supply all the drivers with a map to your destination in case you're separated. Include the cell phone numbers of everyone attending so as not to lose anyone!

Food

Our favorite topic! We homeschoolers are known for packing lunches. Let's face it, it saves money! Grab a cooler and take along sandwiches, munchies, water, and anything else you family wants to eat.

I recommend packing individual serving sized things (not a liter of soda - it WILL get spilled). Take plastic instead of anything glass. Don't forget the healthy snacks and fruit drinks! My husband, on the other hand, prefers to eat his away-from-home lunches at a restaurant. So, we only pack things to snack on. The choice is yours.

Cell Phones

Bring cell phones. Make sure you have everyone's cell phone number. And make sure everyone turns theirs on! This not only helps on the trip down if you've formed a caravan, but it will help to locate each other at a large event. The last thing you want to do is lose someone and have no way to contact them!

Tickets

I've found it helps to put tickets directly into my wallet when I initially get them. That way I for sure don't forget to take them! Another idea would be to start a file and put everything in there that you'll need. All you have to do then is grab it on your way out the door.

If you are mass ordering tickets, don't hand them out until you're there. Someone will inevitably lose it otherwise.

Camera

You know the saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words." The same is true for homeschooling field trips. You will want to capture all those great times you had as a family. Keep it handy, you'll want to be prepared for anything.

You obviously can't take a homeschooling field trip with only these five items. This is just the beginning of your list. What else do you need? A complete list for making a memorable homeschooling field trip is just a click away!

About the Author

Diane Whyms, homeschooling mother of four shares her field trip knowledge in her latest ebook. Discover how to make your complete list before going on your next successful homeschooling field trip. http://www.homeschool-rewards.com/FieldTripEbook