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Thinking back to your own schooldays, you probably have some wonderful memories of school trips.
Whether you remember that day excursion to the zoo or the trip to the youth hostel in the mountains, there will almost certainly be some lovely memories to look back on.
School trips are a great way to help children explore places you might not have time to take them and also to experience more activities with their schoolmates than they might usually have the opportunity for. Shared experience is what forges friendship – the more they share, the deeper the friendships are forged.
School trips are often highly anticipated and children love the opportunity to get away from the classroom environment. Often they’re unaware that they are still learning whilst they’re enjoying a day out. Learning experiences come in all shapes and sizes so trips to zoos, museums, historical sites and even industrial sites are all valuable and exciting experiences.
Helping smaller children cope with trips away
Smaller children might have some worries about day trips with their school They typically worry about getting lost or missing the bus. If you explain how things work to them before the trip commences, they will usually feel more confident.
Going away with school
When your child goes away with their school it is often their first extended time away without you unless they’re boarders. Help them to prepare by letting them pack their own bags. This is a good way to ensure that they know what they have with them and where it is.
Packing for them might seem like a kindness but in fact it can cause anxiety – if you’re the one who tucked away that spare torch, then your child won’t know where to find it! Trips and breaks with their school will help your child to become a more confident and rounded child.
Ultimately, your child should feel safe to travel with their school and to feel confident that their needs are going to be met. This junior school in Bristol puts emotional health high up on the list of priorities and preparing your child for challenging or new experiences is a vital part of ensuring their needs are met.
