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Field Trip Books for Elementary Teachers to Use in 2024

The days leading up to a field trip is a great time to explore picture books related to field trips. This post shares popular field trip books for kids that elementary teachers often use as read alouds. All of the children’s books on this list lend themselves to this topic really well. Take a peek below to learn more about these field trip books for kids!

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Below is a list of some of our favorite field trip books for kids at the elementary level. Check them out below!

1. Field Trip Fiasco by Julie Danneberg

In Field Trip Fiasco  by Julie Danneberg, Mrs. Hartwell, a favorite character from the book First Day Jitters , is back. She is planning to take her class on a field trip to the zoo to be animal observers. Their last field trip did not go well so this time Mrs. Hartwell has done her research and prepared with her bag of tricks.

Despite her planning, the students come across several problems while at the zoo. First, the bus breaks down but Mrs. Hartwell is prepared with animal crackers. When two girls trip and get hurt she has bandages, and when Eddie gets sprayed by the elephant she has an extra shirt. Mrs. Hartwell realizes the students writing on their observation sheets is the cause of these accidents and allows the students to put them away and enjoy the zoo. When they return to school, the students write about their trip and it is clear everyone had a great time.

Check out these Field Trip Fiasco lessons and activities to help you plan and deliver highly engaging interactive read aloud lessons!

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2. Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty

Iggy Peck, Architect  by Andrea Beaty is about Iggy Peck and the different structures he builds. He has been building since he was two, and his parents have always supported his dream and creations.

When Iggy Peck goes to school, he becomes disappointed because his teacher says that talking about architecture and building structures is not allowed at school. However, he doesn’t let this squash his passion.

When the class goes on a field trip, Iggy Peck and his class have to work together to build a bridge when they find themselves stuck on an island.

Boys and girls will love hearing this story about Iggy Peck and the wonderful structures he creates.

Check out these Iggy Peck, Architect lessons and activities to help you plan and deliver highly engaging interactive read aloud lessons!

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3. Grace Goes to Washington by Kelly Dipucchio

Grace Goes to Washington  by Kelly Dipucchio is about Grace and the student council working together to decide what to do with their bake-sale money. Grace’s class also goes on a field trip to Washington, D.C. and her and her friends make many comparisons to how the different roles of student council are like the executive, legislative, and judicial branch of government.

Grace is inspired when she returns from the field trip and works with her friends Thomas and Aman to create a plan for the bake-sale money that spreads kindness and does good for others. The three friends create the Friendship Mall and propose it to the student council. The vote passes unanimously and Wilson Elementary School benefits greatly from the new addition.

Check out these Grace Goes to Washington lessons and activities to help you plan and deliver highly engaging interactive read aloud lessons!

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4. Do Not Take Your Dragon on a Field Trip by Julie Gassman

Do Not Take Your Dragon on a Field Trip  by Julie Gassman is a funny tale about a classroom full of children that decide to take their dragons on a field trip to the fire station. Their teacher tells them not to take their dragons, but they end bringing them anyways.

While at the fire station, the dragons cause lots of problems. The students really learn that field trips are not good places for dragons. When they return from school, the students take their dragons on a field trip that is appropriate for them, to the Museum of Dragon History.

Check out these Do Not Take Your Dragon on a Field Trip lessons and activities to help you plan and deliver highly engaging interactive read aloud lessons!

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5. Brave Every Day by Trudy Ludwig

Brave Every Day  by Trudy Ludwig is a story about a girl name Camila who is constantly worried. Her worries follow her everywhere she goes and causes her to have negative self-talk and a fixed mindset.

When Camila hears her class is going on a field trip to the aquarium, she worries about everything that could go wrong instead of being excited. When she tries to hide on the field trip, she sees her friend Kai is already hiding. He is afraid to see the stingrays. He asks Camila if she will go with him and Camila changes her mindset.

Camila realizes her heart is bigger than her fears and instead of thinking that she can’t do something, she starts thinking that she will try new things.

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The Enviro Bus Bucks Field Trip Grant Program offers transportation to specified California locations.

California Community Foundation ( www.csupomona.edu/~ceemast/outreach/outreachFEDCOfund.shtml )

The FEDCO Classroom Enrichment Funds provide funds for experiential learning for teachers in certain Southern California districts.

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Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grants enable classrooms to visit Illinois sites to learn about nature and conservation.

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K–12 Science-related Field Trip Grants fund visits to five museums.

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This Yellowstone National Park site has 17 video tours that cover geothermal, wildlife, and historical features of the park. The site is designed for students in grades 5–8 and includes an “Ask an Expert” component.

  www.discovery.com/guides/history/titanic/Titanic/titanic.html  

In “Onboard the Titanic,” students follow the path of one of five actual passengers to hear their story and find out whether they survived the tragedy.

  www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/explore/khufuenter.html  

In this NOVA Online Adventure, students navigate down through Khufu's pyramid to the burial chamber.

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The National Gallery of Art includes an interactive kids' zone where students can view and sometimes modify famous works of art.

  www.nasa.gov/multimedia/mmgallery/index.html  

NASA has a wealth of resources, including the interactive feature “Taking a Virtual Tour of Titan,” which features continually updated views of Saturn's moon.

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Houston, J., & Houston, J. D. (1983). Farewell to Manzanar: A true story of Japanese American experience during and after the World War II internment . New York: Laurel Leaf Books.

Neathery, M. F. (1998). Informal learning in experimental settings. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 10 , 36–49.

Orion, N., & Hofstein, A. (1994). Factors that influence learning during a scientific trip in a natural environment. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 29 , 1097–1119.

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7 top tips for successful and stress-free field trips.

Field trips were always the highlight of my students’ year! They make such a big impact on each student’s school experience and are so memorable. While we get to enjoy exposing our little learners to some new experiences, field trips don’t come with hassle and headaches. Did everyone turn in their permission slips and money? Will everyone remember to wear the right color? How do you pack lunches? I get it! Today I’m going to share my favorite field trip tips to make your class’s adventure successful and as stress-free as possible!

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Field Trip Tip # 1: Motivate students to help you prepare for the field trip.

After planning and getting approval for a field trip, the next step is to start preparing. I loved getting students involved in the preparation because they were motivated to get things turned in.

For example, first I would give them a sneak peek of where we were going and what to expect. I’d try to leave some elements of surprise though. Then, I would print out a picture of where we were going and do shared writing activity on a poster. Each student would share what they were excited about or questions they may have. Now that they were good and excited, I’d send home the permission slips that day so they would remember to be sure their parents saw them.

Next, when students would bring in their signed permission slips (and money if needed), they would get to sign the poster we made previously. This made students super excited to get to sign their names. Plus, it made it easy for me to see who still needed to bring in their forms.

Tip # 2: Color coordinate your class.

Trust me, this is one of my top field trip tips for a reason. It may sound cliche to color coordinate on field trips, but it was a must for me! Depending on your field trip location, there is most likely going to be lots of other people and children running around. Being able to easily spot my kiddos made such a difference. Each class in our grade would pick a different color to make it easy to keep classes separated for counting.

Tip # 3: Explicitly discuss rules and expectations.

Take the time before the day of your field trip to explicitly discuss rules and expectations. We don’t want their experience to be ruined by unacceptable behaviors, so make it clear what they should do while on this trip. We also want them to stay as safe as possible. If you have chaperones attending, be sure to let them know what your expectations are as well. Remember to praise good behavior while you’re on the field trip for reinforcement.

Tip # 4: Delegate jobs where you can.

I’ve been on campuses where parents were allowed to help chaperone and ones where they were not. If you have parents attending, delegate where you can. For example, can a responsible parent be designated to bring a cooler with wheels (or wagon) for lunches? Can someone else be responsible for the lunches for you until lunchtime? Can you assign a parent to be the caboose if you are going to walk around as a whole class? Do you have responsible parents who could take on a few students alone in a small group?

If you have help, get creative with using it. Just remember to give chaperones class lists, your phone number, a schedule, and any other important information they may need.

Tip # 5: Label your students.

Now, this is one of the field trip tips that has evolved over time. We used to put student names on labels, and then put labels on shirts. Now we don’t want to put students’ names on their shirts so they’re less likely to be lured away in a dangerous situation. Rather, put your school’s name and phone number (or your phone number) on a label for each student. I liked to place the label on their back so they couldn’t mess with them.

Tip # 6: Count, count, and count some more.

Count your students anytime you move from one place to another. Getting off the bus? Count the kids. Finishing a restroom break? Count the kids. Moving from one area to another? Yes, count the kids. One way to shorten how high you have to count each time is to give students a partner. A few days before the field trip, assign students their partners and practice walking in the hallway in pairs. This always helped my students remember who their partner was on field day.

Tip # 7: Have an easy activity planned for returning.

This is one of the often forgotten field trip tips I want to remind you of! When you get back to your campus after a field trip, you are going to have some worn-out students (several of mine always fell asleep on the bus ride back). Be sure to plan an activity students can do that is easy and simple. It could be independent reading. It could be writing in their journals about their day. You just want something that isn’t complicated or too difficult to complete after an exhausting day.

I hope these field trip tips will help make the day memorable (in a positive way!) and as stress-free as field trips can be. This may be one of the best school days for your students, so let’s make it a great one!

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Resources for Building Background Knowledge for Field Trips

One of my final field trip tips I want to sneak in is to remember to build background knowledge for your students on whatever the field trip topic may be. I have several resources that are great to use prior to going on a field trip.

If you are going somewhere like the pumpkin patch or a farm, I have science units that integrate literacy that would be perfect to use.

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If you are going to a children’s museum, perhaps the Being a Scientist unit will help them prepare to think like scientists while they explore.

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Who doesn’t have fond memories of their first grade field trip? I know I do. Mrs. Lew took us to see James and The Giant Peach at the local children’s theater … and it was magical. There’s something about the first grade field trip that’s so special. We’ve rounded up our favorite first grade field trips that students will remember forever.

Not all of these trips will be possible everywhere, but keep in mind local treasures that are unique to your area. And when you can’t manage a trip—for whatever reason—try our virtual first grade field trips below.

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1. the children’s theater.

First grade is an ideal time to introduce kids to the live theater experience. Children’s theaters generally have offerings based on age-appropriateness. Many plays are based on classic children’s literature, so you can read the book aloud first.

Going to the zoo provides students with the chance to observe animal behaviors and learn about wildlife conservation. Most of them,  like the San Diego Zoo , have educational programs, including keeper talks and up-close animal encounters.

3. A Factory

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First graders are starting to be curious about how things are made, so a trip to a factory is likely to be of high interest to them. Cars, chocolates, textiles … the possibilities are endless!

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4. A Children’s Museum

At a children’s museum, the rule is: Please touch! For first graders, look for role play areas, imagination studios, and—always a firstie favorite—dinosaurs!

5. The Police Station

Grades K–2 are big on learning about community helpers, so the police station is a great choice (especially if they went to the fire station in kinder). First graders can learn more about personal safety and the work of police officers.

6. A Veterinary Clinic

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Vets are always a favorite Career Day visitor, so why not go see them in action? First graders are all about their pets, and they can learn a lot about caring for them, as well as veterinary medicine, on a tour of a veterinary hospital.

7. The Aquarium

If you’re not lucky enough to have a zoo close by, an aquarium is another good choice. Students will get a window into life under the sea, and lots of aquariums have touch pools for the ultimate in hands-on learning.

8. A Planetarium

Kids love to look at the moon and stars. A visit to a planetarium is the perfect introduction to the solar system. First graders will get a kick out of the shows and many are geared toward young children.

9. A Fish Hatchery

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Life cycles are a hot topic for first graders, and a trip to the fish hatchery is a great way to round out that unit of study. Plus, the kids will enjoy the underwater viewing windows and the opportunity to feed the young fish that are features of most hatcheries.

10. The Farmer’s Market

For kids who went to a farm, apple orchard, or pumpkin patch in kindergarten, the farmer’s market is a nice follow-up. Your first graders can see firsthand what happens to the fruits and vegetables that were harvested … and one of the ways they get into the hands of consumers!

Virtual First Grade Field Trips

1. an egg farm.

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We love these virtual egg farm field trips from the American Egg Board. Make sure you catch the elementary-friendly versions of Hertzfeld Poultry and Creighton Brothers Farms.

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Most zoos have live webcams in some of their most popular exhibits, such as the Panda Cam at Zoo Atlanta . However, some zoos offer a more in-depth look. You’ll definitely want to check out the San Diego Zoo .

3. The Aquarium

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It’s a similar story with aquariums. You have your pick of live webcams, but our favorites are the Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Voyager webcam (wait for the whale shark!) and the “jellycam” at Monterey Bay Aquarium (so soothing). And definitely check out  The Maritime Aquarium where you can register for their virtual programs (try Shark Safari!).

4. Boston Children’s Museum

“Walk” through all three floors of the Boston Children’s Museum on this virtual tour . Be sure to direct your students to the Explore-a-Saurus exhibit.

5. A Planetarium

Through Stellarium Web , kids can explore over 60,000 stars, locate planets, and watch sunrises and solar eclipses. If you enter your location, you can see all the constellations that are visible in the night sky in your corner of the world.

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Admission of a crush on another camper.

Parents need to know that Middle School: Field Trip Fiasco , by James Patterson and Martin Chatterton, and illustrated by Anthony Lewis, is a funny, fast-paced outdoor adventure narrated by the ongoing thoughts of a daydreaming middle schooler. The 13th book in Patterson's series continues to use Rafe's…

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Parents need to know that Middle School: Field Trip Fiasco , by James Patterson and Martin Chatterton, and illustrated by Anthony Lewis, is a funny, fast-paced outdoor adventure narrated by the ongoing thoughts of a daydreaming middle schooler. The 13th book in Patterson's series continues to use Rafe's notebook sketches to boost the story, this time involving an all-expenses-paid trip to art camp in the desert, a reunion with a crush, and some oddball characters that could be criminals or just plain odd. There's a lot of tense chasing and adventure here as the kids try to solve a possible mystery, all while Rafe is consumed by the idea that he might "like like" another camper. It's a fun, fast story, and great for readers transitioning to longer, more complex books.

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In MIDDLE SCHOOL: FIELD TRIP FIASCO, young Rafe Khatchadorian is chosen to attend an all-expenses-paid, week-long art camp in California. His dreams of a luxurious stay in a Hollywood hotel are shattered when he and the other chosen artists take a bus to a desert hotel, then head even further into the desert to go camping. After visiting some ancient caves with suspicious-smelling cave paintings, Rafe, his crush, and his new friends know something is definitely wrong when they come upon a crocodile, thousands of miles from where it belongs. But it isn't until he finds himself in the middle of a mystery involving gold and a huge diamond that Rafe fears he won't make it home alive.

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The snappy dialogue, frequent illustrations, and fast-paced adventure wrapped in mystery are a winning combination in this addition to James Patterson's series. While there isn't a lot of depth to Middle School: Field Trip Fiasco , it's an incredibly fun read, and a great transitional book for those who want more than short chapters but aren't ready for hundreds of pages of pure text. Rafe is relatable, both for how distracted he gets at school and for his bumbling inner monologue. He (understandably) spends a lot of time thinking about how to behave around his crush, and his slightly careless attitude and interactions with the others are right on target for these middle school years.

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  • Authors : James Patterson , Martin Chatterton
  • Illustrator : Anthony Lewis
  • Genre : Adventure
  • Topics : Adventures , Friendship , Middle School
  • Book type : Fiction
  • Publisher : JIMMY Patterson Books
  • Publication date : January 25, 2021
  • Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
  • Number of pages : 188
  • Available on : Paperback, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, iBooks, Kindle
  • Last updated : September 13, 2021

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Field Trip Fiasco | Craft and Activities | Mini Read Aloud

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Field Trip Fiasco, by Julie Danneberg, is a great addition to Danneberg's Jitters series. In this book, Mrs. Hartwell takes her students on a field trip and is humbled as once again her plans don't go well. This book companion will give your students a week of thoughtful book response activities.

  • 6 Vocab Cards
  • 3 Story Maps
  • 3 Written Responses
  • 3 Math Worksheets
  • 3 Phonics Worksheets
  • Emergency Sub Lesson Plan
  • Print and Go craft
  • Bulletin board letters for the title: Field Trip Fiasco

Written Responses INCLUDE:

  • Differentiated Picture Box Size
  • Differentiated Lines
  • HWT, 3 Lines and Single Lines

This book is included in my APRIL Read Aloud BUNDLE SET 4

Other APRIL activities for you students:

Earth Day Story Starters

Earth Day Write the Room

Earth Day Math Worksheets

Earth Day Diphthong Color by Code

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